TOSHIBA TEC B-880 SERIES thermal printer Maintenance Manual
Below you will find brief information for thermal printer B-880 SERIES. This manual contains instructions on how to maintain the thermal printer, including replacing major units, installing optional equipment, troubleshooting problems, and performing diagnostic tests.
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TEC Thermal Printer
B-880 SERIES
Maintenance Manual
Document No. EO18-33007
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.
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 ................................................... 2- 4
2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS ........................................................ 2- 5
2.5 REPLACING THE SOLENOID .................................................................... 2- 5
2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD ................................................................ 2- 7
2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN ........................................................................ 2- 8
2.8 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER ........................... 2- 9
2.9 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSORS ....................................................... 2-11
2.10 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD ............................................................. 2-12
2.11 REPLACING THE EXP I/O PC BOARD .................................................... 2-14
2.12 REPLACING THE CENTRO PC BOARD .................................................. 2-14
2.13 PERIODIC PARTS REPLACEMENT ......................................................... 2-15
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. ON LINE 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
EO18-33007
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 © 2000 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
1. UNPACKING
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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.
Left/Right Side Holders
Holder Shaft
Accessory Board
Owner’s Manual
Unpacking
Procedure
Holder Base
Media
Holder
Thumbscrew (M-4x6)
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
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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. (See Fig. 2-10)
3. NEVER remove screws unless directed to do so in this manual. Removing screws may change pre-set adjustments.
1) Turn the power off.
2) Open the right side and top covers.
3) Remove the six screws (FL-4x6, B-4x6 and B-3x8) to detach the left side cover.
4) 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
Bottom Plate
Screw (B-3x8)
Fig. 2-1
NOTE: 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. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
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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.
Feed Roller Belt
Platen 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 MORTOR
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.
FLOIL G-488
Connector
(Red)
FLOIL G-488
Attaching Plate
Ribbon Motor
Screw (SM-3x5B)
Riboon Motor
Dowels
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 SOLENOID
NOTE: This procedure can be done without removing the left side cover.
1) Remove the two SM-4x8B screws, detach the connectors, and remove the solenoid unit (R).
2) Remove the two SM-4x8B screws, disconnect the cables from CN1, CN2 and CN3 on the RSV2 PC board and detach the solenoid unit (L).
CN1 (Solenoid L)
Solenoid
Screw (SM-4x8B)
Solenoid Unit (R)
CN2
(Solenoid R)
CN3
RSV2 PC Board
Solenoid Attaching Plate
Solenoid Unit (L)
Connecter
Fig. 2-8
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2.5 REPLACING THE SOLENOID
3) Remove the two SM-3 x 6B screws each from the solenoid units (L) and (R) to detach the solenoid.
4) Replace the solenoid and attach it to the solenoid attaching plate. Be careful of the differences in length of the solenoid cables when installing the solenoid.
5) Assemble the solenoid unit so that the head up link engages the spring pin.
Spring Pin
Solenoid
Head Up Link
Fig. 2-9
NOTE: Make sure to remove any dust that appears during removal or installation because it may affect the print quality.
CAUTION:
Take care to orient the screws so that they are vertically aligned with the solenoid attaching plate.
6) Insert piled 10 pieces of tag paper of 8 inches (203.2 mm) in width, 0.16 mm in thickness (I-BEST-
S is recommended) between the print head and the platen. Then turn the head lever to the LOCK position.
7) Press and hold the link against the solenoid, and then press and fit the solenoid unit sungly to the link. Secure the solenoid unit with the screws.
8) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
Press
Link
Press
Solenoid Unit
Print Head
Paper Thickness: 1.6 mm
Platen
Fig. 2-10
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2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD
2.6 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
Front Shaft
Fig. 2-11
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
Connecter
NOTE: Never remove the bracket.
6) Replace the print head and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
7) Refer to page 6-69 and clear the maintenance counter.
8) Refer to page 6-54 and perform a test print.
Fig. 2-12
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2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN
2.7 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
Platen Pulley
Platen
Screw (FL-4 x 6)
Platen Positioning Plate
Fig. 2-13
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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2.8 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER
2.8 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
FL-3 x 5
Connector
White Screw
Pinch Roller Block
Notch
Ribbon End
Sensor Plate
Head-Up Switch
Pinch Roller Lever
Stud
Fig. 2-14
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. 2-15
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2.8 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.
Feed Roller Belt
Roller Pulley
Feed Roller Feed
Stud
Notch
Feed Roller
Positioning Plate
Media Guide Unit
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (FL-4x6)
Media Plate
Fig. 2-16
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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2.9 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR
2.9 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. 2-17
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.
Upper Fixed Media Sensor
Screw (SM-3 x 6B)
Media Guide Plate
White Screw
B
Clamp
Fig. 2-18
7) Replace the fixed/movable media sensors and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
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2.10 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD
2.10 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. 2-
19)
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. 2-20)
3) Replace the I/O PC board with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
Sensor Adjustment
I/O PC Board (Parts Side) Printer (Left Side)
CN12
CN7
CN3
CN14
CN13
CN8
CN10
SM-3x5
Screw
CN9
CN11
Locking support
CN6
CN5
SM-4x8 Screw
SM-3x5 Screw
Fig. 2-20
I/O PC Board
CN2
CN1
Fig. 2-19
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2.10 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. 2-21
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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2.11 REPLACING THE EXP I/O PC BOARD
2.11 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. 2-22
(3) Replace the EXP I/O PC board with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
2.12 REPLACING THE CENTRO PC BOARD
(1) Refer to Section 2.11 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. 2-23
(4) Replace the CENTRO PC board with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
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2.13 PERIODICAL PART REPLACEMENT
2.13 PERIODIC PARTS REPLACEMENT
No.
1
2
3
4
Part Name
Ribbon Motor
Solenoid
Platen
Feed Roller
Part No.
FMBB0030501
FMBB0030502
FMBB0032104
FMBB0032105
FMBC0044501
FMBC0044601
Standard Interval of Replacement
730 Km
1,000,000 times
50 Km
50 KMm
Since the above intervals are the standard values for a fully maintained machine, they are not guaranteed, The values vary depending on the operating environment (dust or debris) or use of proper media and ribbon.
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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
Cutter Unit
Cutter
Cutter Harnes
Cutter Support
Q’ty/Unit
1
1
1
1
Description
Cutter Attaching Screw
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (SM-4x6C)
Cleaner
Q’ty/Unit
2
2
1
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).
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (SM-4x8B)
Connector
Main Frame
Operation Panel
Connector
Cutter Support
Screw (FL-4x6)
Fig. 3-1
6) Install the cutter unit with the attached four screws (cutter attaching screw, SM-4x6C and
FL-4x6).
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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM)
7) Connect the cutter harness to CN1 on the cutter I/F PC board through the opening of the cutter unit.
When installing the cutter, make sure that the cutter guide is not in contact with the platen. If it is, print failure or noise may be caused.
Fig. 3-2
8) Connect the cutter harness to CN4 on the I/O PC board.
I/O PC Board
CN4
Cutter Harness
9) Mount the cutter cover with the two screws.
Screw
Cutter Unit
Fig. 3-3
Cutter Cover
3-2
Cutter Attaching Screw
Fig. 3-4
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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:
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.
R e m o v e d P a r t s
F r o n t p l a t e
Q ' t y / U n i t
1
R e m o v e d P a r t s
S c r e w ( F L 4 x 6 )
Q ' t y / U n i t
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
Fixed Cutter
Screw
(FL-4 x 8)
Cutter Guide Plate A
Fig. 3-5
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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.
D e s c r i p t i o n
S t r i p U n i t
S t r i p H a r n e s s
Q ' t y / U n i t
1
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. 3-5)
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.
I/O PC Board
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (FL-4x6)
PWM PC Board
Strip Harness
CN15
CN4
CN2
Strip Harness
Strip Unit
Strip Sensor Harness
Strip Base
Opening
Screw (FL-4x6)
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
5) Detach the three harnesses from CN2, CN5 and CN7 on the CPU PC board.
CN2
CN5
CN7
Harness
Fig. 3-7
CPU PC Board
Fig. 3-8
3-5
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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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.
CPU PC Board
PCB Holder Plate
PCB Support
Plate
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
SM-3x8 Screw
Fig. 3-10
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
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4.1CUTTER 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
Fig. 4-1
Arm
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.
Fixed Cutter
Micro Switch
Slide Cutter
Slide Cutter
Clutch
Cutter Motor
Timing chart
+27
MOTOR
CHOME
Micro Switch
Clutch
Arm
Cutter Motor
Open Close Open
Cutting
(one cycle)
4-1
Fig. 4-2
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
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5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Cause Solution
Power does not turn
ON.
1. Input voltage to the printer is not within the rated voltage.
(Check by CN1 on the PS unit.)
2. 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.)
3. 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.)
4. Failure of CPU PC board.
• Replace the power cable orpower inlet.
• Replace the PS unit.
• Replace the power harness.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
LED or LCD does not light.
1. Failure of the LED board/LCD
2. Failure of the LCD/LED harness
3. Failure of the CPU PC board
Poor printing
• Replace the LED board/LCD.
• Replace the LCD/LED harness.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
1. The print paper is of poor quality.
2. Dirty print head
3. The head lever fastens the print head incompletely.
• Use the media approved by
TOSHIBA TEC.
• Clean the print head.
• Fasten the head lever completely.
Printer does not print 1. Print head failure
2. Connection of the print head connector is incomplete,a bad contact, or broken wires.
3. Failure in rewinding/feeding of the ribbon.
4. Failure of the CPU PC board
5. Failure of the software
6. Failure of the printer cable
• Replace the print head.
• Connect the harness completely, or replace the harness.
• Replace the ribbon rewind motor, ribbon feed motor or I/O PC board.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
• Check the program.
• Replace the printer cable.
Dot missing 1. Broken print head element
2. Broken print head cable wires
3. Failure of the CPU PC board
4. Failure of the I/O PC board.
• 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
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5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problems
Blurred print
Ribbon wrinkle
Ribbon end error
Cause
1. Poor media quality.
2. Dust is on the media.
Solution
• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified media.
• Clean the print head and remove any dust from the media.
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.
1. Poor ribbon quality
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.
• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbon.
• Refer to page 2-13 to adjust the ribbon end sensor.
• Replace the ribbon end sensor.
• Replace the I/O PC board.
Label feed failure 1. Paper is not set properly.
2. Paper of poor quality
• Set the paper properly.
• Use paper approved by TOSHIBA
TEC.
• Re-adjust the sensor.
3. Improper adjustment of the feed gap sensor or black mark sensor.
4. The proper media sensor is not selected.
5. Threshold is improper.
6. Failure of the feed gap sensor or black mark sensor
7. Labels cannot be stripped off the backing paper or the backing paper with labels cannot be wound properly.
8. The cutter mechanism is not installed properly.
9. Failure of the stepping motor
• Select the media sensor by DIP switch and adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
(Refer to page 6-40, 41)
• Set the threshold.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual.)
• Replace the feed gap sensor or black mark sensor.
• Replace the take-up motor or I/O
PC board.
• Install the cutter mechanism properly.
• Replace the stepping motor or I/O
PC board.
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
• 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
TEST PRINT MODE ....................................................................... 6-54
6.4.1
Normal Test Print ............................................................... 6-54
6.4.2
Process Test print .............................................................. 6-60
6.5
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
6.6
RAM CLEAR MODE ....................................................................... 6-67
6.6.1
Maintenance Counter Clear ............................................... 6-70
6.6.2
Parameter Clear ................................................................. 6-71
6.7
IP ADDRESS SETTING MODE ...................................................... 6-72
6.8
BASIC SETTING MODE ................................................................. 6-74
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
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(Revision Date: Apr. 25, 2002)
6.1 OUTLINE OF THE 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 3 >
T E S T P R I N T
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 4 >
S E N S O R A D J U S T
M E N T
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 5 >
R A M C L E A R
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 6 >
I P A D D R E S S
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
< 7 >
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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6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION
In system mode the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.
Key Name
[FEED] 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 ( - ).
[RESTART] key Used to select the parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the positive direction (+)
[PAUSE] key Used to start the system mode as a [FEED] key does and to select the parameter mode. Used as an enter key.
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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 N E
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 1.)
P A U
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.
< 1 >
R E S E T
(See NOTE 3.)
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
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
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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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C
Press the [PAUSE] key.
V 1 . 0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.2.2
Automatic Diagnostics Printing.
R I B B O N T R A N S M I
S S
Select the ribbon type from those at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
I
V E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
M A I N T E N A N C E C O U N T E R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C H E C K I N G & P R I 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 “<1> 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. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
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Sample Print
[Print Condition]
• Preset count
• Print speed
: 1
: 4"/sec.
• Sensor : No sensor
• Printing method : Thermal transfer
• Supply length : 140 mm
• Issuing mode : Batch printing
(without rewinder)
TL FEED
FEED
CUT
HEAD U/D
RIBBON
SOLENOID
232C ERR
SYS ERR
PW FAIL
THRESHOLD (R)
THRESHOLD (T)
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
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
(41)
(42)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
1.1 km
1.1 km
0.5 km
96
32
3 h
0 h
255
0
0
1.0 V
0.7 V
[0]
[TRANS]
[ON]
[9600]
[8]
[1]
[EVEN]
[XON+READY AUTO]
[ENGLISH]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[CENTER]
[FEED]
[TYPE1]
[B0]
[OFF]
[PC]
FEED
CUT
BACK
+2.0 mm
+0.0 mm
+0.0 mm
TONE (T) +0 step
TONE (D) +0 step
RBN (FW) -10
RBN (BK) +0
[KEY]
FEED
CUT
+0.0 mm
+1.0 mm
BACK +0.0 mm
TONE (T) +0 step
TONE (D) +0 step
RBN (FW) -8
RBN (BK) +0
X ADJ.
+0.0 mm
[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]
(50)
(51)
(52)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(57)
(43)
(44)
(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
(49)
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
Fig. 6-1
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
1) Maintenance Counter
#
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Item
Total media distance covered
Media distance covered
Print distance
Cut count
Head up and down count
Ribbon motor driving time Counts when the ribbon motor drives to feed, print and issue the
Solenoid driving time
RS-232C hardware error count
System error count
Momentary power failure count
Count Condition
Counted when the feed motor drives to feed, print and issue the media. (Counted also during ribbon save operation and back feed.) [See NOTE 2.]
Counted while printing. (Feeding and issuing media, and ribbon saving operation are not counted.) [See NOTE 2.]
Counts every cut. [See NOTE 3.]
Range
0.0 to 3200.0
km
0.0 to 200.0 km
0.0 to 200.0 km
Counts every up and down of the print head using the solenoid for ribbon save operation. (Up+Down=1 count) [See NOTE 3.] media. (The driving time is not counted during ribbon saving operation, but is during back feed.) [See NOTE 4.]
Counted during ribbon saving operation. [See NOTE 4.]
Counted when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. [See
NOTE 5.]
Counted when a zero-dividing error occurs or undefined command is retrieved.
Counts the number of times the power restores while the CPU is busy after reset.
0 to 1000000 times
0 to 2000000 times
0 to 2000 hours
0 to 1000
hours
0 to 255 times
0 to 15 times
0 to 15 times
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
2) Parameters command is counted by byte.
# Item
(11) Threshold manual fine adjustment for 0.0V to 4.0V
the black mark sensor
(12) Threshold manual fine adjustment for 0.0V to 4.0V
the feed gap sensor
(13) Character
(14)
Font zero
Control code
Contents
PC-850: PC-851
PC-852: PC-855
PC-1252 LATIN9
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 }:
1B 1C 1D:
Mainframe mode
Manual
(15) Ribbon type TRANS.: Transmissive ribbon
NON TRANS.: Non-transmissive ribbon
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
#
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
Status
Baud rate
Data length
Stop bit
Parity
Item Contents
1: Strip wait status is not sent to the PC.
2: Strip wait status is sent to the PC.
2400:
4800:
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600: 9600 bps
19200: 19200 bps
38400: 38400 bps
7: 7 bits
8: 8 bits
1: 1 bit
2: 2 bits
NONE: None
ODD: ODD
EVEN: EVEN
(21) Transmission control code XON/XOFF:
READY/BUSY:
XON/XOFF
READY/BUSY (DTR)
XON+READY AUTO: XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR)
XON/XOFF AUTO: XON/XOFF
READY/BUSY RTS: RTS
(22) Language selection for LCD message ENGLISH:English
GERMAN:German
FRENCH: French
DUTCH: Dutch
SPANISH:Spanish
JAPANESE: Japanese
ITALIAN: Italian
(23) Auto forward wait in cut mode ON:Available
OFF: Unavailable
(24) Head up in cut mode
(25)
(26)
Ribbon saving module
Sensor Position
ON:Available
OFF: Unavailable
ON:Available
OFF: Unavailable
CENTER: Fixed Type Sensor
EDGE: Movable Type Sensor
(27) Feed key function
(28) Kanji code type
(Not supported QQ/QP models)
(29) Euro font code
FEED: feeds one label
PRINT: prints image buffer on one label
TYPE 1: Windows code
TYPE 2: Original code
20H to FFH
(30) Auto print head broken element check ON:Available
OFF: Unavailable
(31) Web printer function ON:Available
OFF: Unavailable
(32) Host IP address
(33) Printer IP address
***.***.***.***
***.***.***.***
(34) Gateway IP address
(35) Subnet mask
***.***.***.***
***.***.***.***
(36) True type font registration area size 0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
(37) External character registration area size 0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
(38) BASIC file store area size
(39) PC saving area size
0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
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#
(40)
(41)
(42)
Item
Socket port number
BASIC interpreter setting
BASIC interpreter trace setting
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
Port No. 0 to 65535
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (43) Feed length fine adjustment
(50) (PC), (KEY)
(44) Cut/Strip position fine adjustment
(51) (PC), (KEY)
(45) Back feed length fine adjustment
(52) (PC), (KEY)
(46) Print tone fine adjustment
(53) (Thermal transfer) (PC), (KEY)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
-9.5 mm to +9.5 mm
-10 step to +10 step
(47) Print tone fine adjustment
(54) (Thermal direct) (PC), (KEY)
(49) Ribbon feed motor driving voltage
(56) fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
-10 step to +10 step
(48) Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage -15 step to +0 step
(55) fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
-15 step to +10 step
(57) X axis fine adjustment -99.5 mm to +99.5 mm
Contents
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
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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.
< 1 > D I A G N
O S T
I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R I B B O N T R A N S M
I S S I V E
Select the ribbon type from those at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
A U T O M A T I
C D
I A G N O
S T I C
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C H E C K I N G
&
P R I 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 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 "<1> DIAG. V1.0A". 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
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Sample Print
[Print condition]
• Preset count
• Print speed
: 1
: 4"/sec.
• Sensor : No sensor
• Printing method : Thermal Transfer
• Supply length : 59 mm
• Issuing mode : Batch printing
(without rewinder)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
PROGRAM B-880 01APR2000
V1.0A
FMRM0058201: 1A00
BOOT B-880 01APR2000
V1.0A
FMRM0058401: 8500
FONT
KANJI
EEPROM
DRAM
CARD
5600
8900
OK
16MB
SENSOR1
SENSOR2
SLOT 1 ATA
SLOT 2 LAN
00000000,00000000
[H] 20 C [A] 22 C [S] 25 C
EXP.I/O
[R] 4.2V [T] 2.5V
[RANK]7
NG
NOTE:
The symbol " " in " C" may not be printed depending on the type of character code.
Fig. 6-2
(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 01APR2000
V1.0
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: ATA card is inserted.
LAN: LAN card is inserted.
FSH: Flash memory card is inserted.
NO: 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
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.
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Print status content description of each sensor/switch
Sensor/Switch
Cutter home position switch
Rewind full sensor
Slit sensor #1 (take-up)
Slit sensor #2 (feed)
Strip sensor
Print status content description
Indicates whether the cutter is at the home position or not.
Indicates whether the media is wound to peak capacity on the builtin take-up spool or not.
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.
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
3
4
1
2
9
10
11
7
8
5
6
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.
Vcc
GND
Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key twice.
T H
E R M A L H E A D C H E
C K
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C H
E C K I N G
N O R M A L E N D
H E A D E R R O 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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C
Press the [FEED] key.
V 1 . O A
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F E E D A D J U S T + 1 0 . 0 m m
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F O R W A R D L W A I T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 O F F
H E A D I
U P O C U T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T Y O F F
R I B B O N O S A V E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T Y P O N
C O D E E S C , L F , N U L
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C U T A D J U S T + 1 2 . 0 m m
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R I B B O N N O N T R A N S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B A C K A F E E D A D J . - 3 . 0 m m
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R I B B O N A D J < F W D > 1 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
X
T O
T O
F O
A
N
N
N
D J U S T
E
E
T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A D J U S T < T >
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A D J U S T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C O D E
+ 5 0 . 0 m m
< D >
P C - 8 5 0
Press the [PAUSE] key.
+ 3
+ 5
R I B B O N A D J < B A K >
Press the [PAUSE] key.
S T A T U S
T Y P E
- 3
1
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F E E D U K E Y Y P E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F E E D
T H R E S H O L D R < < < 1 .
0 V
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T H R E S H O L D T < < < 1 .
4 V
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Z E R O F O N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
S P E E D 9 6 0 0 b p s
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0
D A T A O L E N G .
8 8 b i t s
Press the [PAUSE] key.
K A N J I C
O D E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T Y P E 1
E U R O C O D E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B 0 H
S T O P O B I
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A R I T Y
T D D
A D J
D D D D D 1 b
Press the [PAUSE] key.
X O N + R E A
D Y P E
L C D E S H O L D R
< B A K > E
E
E E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
N G i t
V E N
A U T
O
L I S H
A U T O T H D C H K H A K > E O F F
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A C K / B U S Y Y T Y P E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
W E B E P R I N T E R E N G
Press the [PAUSE] key.
L O F F
S E N S P O S I R C
Press the [PAUSE] key.
E N T E R
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Parameter Setting Mode Table
Mode Name
FEED ADJUST
CUT ADJUST
BACK FEED ADJUST
X ADJUST
TONE ADJ. <T>
(Thermal transfer printing)
TONE ADJ. <D>
(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 <FWD>
(Ribbon feed motor)
RIBBON ADJ <BAK>
(Ribbon feed motor)
STATUS TYPE
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.
FEED KEY
THRESHOLD R
THRESHOLD T
KANJI CODE
EURO CODE
SENS POSI
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F E E
D A D J U S T + 1 0
. 0 m 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 [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key twice.
F E E
D A D J U S T + 1 2
. 0 m 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 [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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 3 times.
B A C
K F E E D A D J . - 3
. 0 m 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
-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] 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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+ 0.0 mm
Feed Direction
Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example
A A A A
- 10 mm
- 10.0 mm
EO18-33007
6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
Fig. 6-4
Fig. 6-5
+ 10.0 mm
+ 10 mm
A A A A
Fig. 6-6
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Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example
+ 0.0 mm
Cut Position
Feed Direction
Black Mark
+ 12.0 mm
- 12 mm
Print Head
Tag Paper
Platen
Fig. 6-7
Fig. 6-8
+ 12 mm
- 12.0 mm
Fig. 6-9
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Case 1
When using a label with a length of less than 38 mm :
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
5 Head lifted
>
>
2
6
Forward feed to the cut position
Backfeed to the home position
> 3
Head lowered
>
7 Head lowered.
>
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.
A
B
(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
A
B
A
B
32.8 mm
A
B
C
A
A
B
B
C
C
B
C
D
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
B
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.
Fig. 6-10
Print Satrt Position
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
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Strip Position Fine Adjustment Example
Label
Print Head
+ 0.0 mm
Backing Paper
Strip Shaft
Platen
Print Head
+ 3.0 mm
+ 3.0 mm
Backing Paper
Strip Shaft
Platen
Fig. 6-11
Fig. 6-12
- 3.0 mm
Print Head
- 3.0 mm
Platen
Strip Shaft
Fig. 6-13
Backing Paper
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.
Label
4 mm
3 mm
2 mm
Strip Shaft
Platen
Backing Paper
Fig. 6-14
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+ 0.0 mm
Feed Direction
Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example
Print start position
A A A A
EO18-33007
6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
Fig. 6-15
+3.0 mm
+3.0 mm
Fig. 6-16
-3.0 mm
-3.0 mm
A A A A
Fig. 6-17
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
6.3.4
X Axis Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 4 times.
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine adjust the print position along the X axis.
(See NOTE 1.)
+ 5 0
. 0 m 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] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
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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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
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X Axis Fine Adjustment Example
Feed direction
Top down printing
X
Y
+ 0.0 mm
ABC
X
Y
Bottom first printing
-50.0 mm
Fig. 6-18
-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 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
6.3.5
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 5 times.
T O N
E A D J U S T < T >
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)
+ 3
(Thermal transfer printing fine adjustment)
[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.)
T O N
E A D J U S T
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine adjust the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)
< D >
+ 5
(Thermal direct printing fine adjustment)
[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 [PAUSE] key .
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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
Thermal Direct
+ 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 7 times.
F O N
T C O D E P C
- 8 5 0
Select either chracter code with the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
Key.(See NOTE1.)
• 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 .
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 8 times.
Z E R
O F O N T
0
0 (without slash)
0 (with slash)
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.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 9 times.
S P E
E D 9 6 0 0 B P S
Select baud rate with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
38400 BPS
19200 BPS
9600 BPS
4800 BPS
2400 BPS
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 10 times.
D A T
A L E N G . 8 b t s
Select data length with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
8 bits
7 bits
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 11 times.
S T O
P B I T 1 b i t
Select data length with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
2 bits
1 bit
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 12 times.
P A R
I T Y E V E N
Select parity with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
EVEN
ODD
NONE
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 13 times.
X O N
+ R E A D Y
Select Transmiddion Control
Mode Selection with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
A U T O
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 [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 14 times.
M E S
S A G E E N G L I S H
Slect a language to display the
LCD maessage with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)
• ENGLISH
• ITALIAN
• JAPANESE
• SPANISH
• DUTCH
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 15 times.
F O R
W A R D W A I T
O F F
Select auto forward wait with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 16 times.
H E A
D U P C U T
O F F
Select head up ON/OFF setting with the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
OFF: Head up is OFF
ON: Head up is ON
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 17 times.
R I B
B O N S A V E
O N
Select ribbon saving module with the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
OFF: The ribbon saving module is not used.
ON: The ribbon saving module is used.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 18 times.
C O D
E E S C , L F , N U L
Select control code with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
When "MANUAL" is selected, go to (A) on the next page.
(B)
AUTO : (Automatic selection)
ESC, LF, NUL : (Manual selection)
{ ,|, } : (Manual selection)
MANUAL : (control codes should be specified.)
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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 O D E M A N U A L
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Change the control code.
C O N T R O L C O D E 1 1 B
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Set the control code 1.
(equivalent to ESC, {.)
C O N T R O L C O D E 2 0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Set the control code 2.
(equivalent to LF, .)
C O N T R O L C O D E 3 0 0
Go to (B) on the previous page.
Set the control code 3.
(equivalent to NUL, }.)
NOTE:
Refer to the following the selection of the control codes 1 to 3.
(RESTART)
C O N T R O L C O D E 1
(FEED)
O 2
(RESTART)
C O N T R O L C O D E 1
(FEED)
0 1
(RESTART)
C O N T R O L C O D E 1
(FEED)
0 0
(RESTART)
C O N T R O L C O D E 1
(FEED)
F F
(RESTART)
C O N T R O L C O D E 1
(FEED)
F E
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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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 19 times.
R I B
B O N N O N T
R A N S
Select either ribbon type with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1and 2.)
Transmissive ribbon
Transmissive: With ribbon
Non-transmissive: Ribbon end
Non-transmissive ribbon
Transmissive: Ribbon end
Non-transmissive: With ribbon
Press the [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 3.)
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 20 times.
R I B
B O N A D J < F W D > - 1 0
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine adjust the feed motor voltage. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)
R I B
B O N A D J < B A K > - 3
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine adjust the rewind motor voltage. (See NOTE 1.)
(Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment)
[FEED] key:
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:
(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.)
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 22 times.
S T A
T U S T Y P E
1
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to select the strip wait status.
(See NOTE 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 [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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 23 times.
F E E
Y P
F E E D
Select Feed key Function with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
FEED: feeds a piece of paper
PRINT: prints image buffer on a piece of paper.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 24 times.
T H R E S H O L D 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 25 times.
T H R E S H O L D 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:
[ R E F L E C T I V E ] 2 . 8 V
[ T R A N S M I S S I V E ] 4 . 1 V
(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):
A
B
Threshold = (Max. voltage at the backing paper) -
A
Min. voltage at the backing paper
2
2 e.g.) 2.2V = 4.4V - (2.8V/2) - (1.6V/2)
When using labels with black marks (reflective sensor):
Threshold =
C
D
(Min. voltage at the print area) - (Min. voltage at the black mark)
2 e.g.) 0.4V = (1.5V - 0.7V)/2
Label
Backing Paper
(4.4V)
Perforation
(2.8V)
Label
Black Mark
Backing Paper
Label gap
(0.7V)
(1.5V)
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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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 26 times.
K A N J I C O D E T Y P E 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 27 times.
E U R O C O D E B 0 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 28 times.
A U T O H D C H K O F F
Select auto print head broken element check with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
OFF:
ON:
Auto print head broken element check is not performed.
Auto print head broken element check is performed.
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 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
TYPE 1
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
BUSY
ACK
A C K
Press the [PAUSE] key 29 times.
Y
1
TYPE 2
BUSY
ACK
Select centronics I/F ACK/BUSY timing with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
T1
T2
T1
T2
T1
T2
T1: About 0.7
µ
micro sec.
T2: About 5
µ
micro sec.
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 30 times.
W E B P R I N T E R O F F
Select web printer function with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key . (See NOTE 1.)
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 >
P A R A M E T E R S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 31 times.
S E N S P O S I
C E
N T E R
Select web printer function with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key . (See NOTE 1.)
CENTER: Fixed Type Sensor
EDGE: Removable Type Sensor
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
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
• PRINT SPEED
• SENSOR
: 1
: 4"/sec.
: Transmissive sensor
• PRINT TYPE
• TYPE
: Thermal Transfer
: 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.
< 1 >
D I A G N O S T I C V
1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key twice.
From
C
on the next page.
< 3 >
T E S T P R I N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
P R I N T C O N D I T I O 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 S S U E C O U N T
To be continued on
B of the next page.
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)
To A.
Press the
[RESTART] key.
Continued on section
6.4.2
Process
Test Print.
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
From
B of the preceding page.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the print speed
Set the print count from those at the right by pressing the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 2.)
P R I N T S P E E D 4 i n c h / s
5000 (Print count 5000)
1000 (Print count 1000)
500 (Print count 500)
100 (Print count 100)
50 (Print count 50)
10 (Print count 10)
5 (Print count 5)
3 (Print count 3)
1 (Print count 1)
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
To
C
of the
preceding page.
Select the print speed from those at the right by pressing the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
8 inch/sec.
4 inch/sec.
3 inch/sec.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the sensor type
S E N S O R T R A N S M I S S I V E
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
To
C
of the
preceding page.
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)
REFLECTIVE
(black mark sensor)
TRANSMISSIVE
(feed gap sensor)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the ribbon type
R I B B O N
N O R I
B B O N
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
To
C
of the
preceding page.
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.)
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon:
Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon:
Thermal transfer)
NO RIBBON
(No ribbon: Thermal direct)
To be continued on
B of the next page.
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same time.
To
C
of the preceding page.
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
From
B of the preceding page.
Set the issue mode type
T Y P E [ S ] N O C U T T I N G
Set the label length
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.
L A B E L L E N G T H 7 6 m 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)
7 (Label length 7 mm)
6 (Label length 6 mm)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
5 (Label length 5 mm)
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Set the media feed
P A P E R F E E D
To
C
of the
preceding page.
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 [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (Feed one media.)
To be continued on
B of the next page.
To
C
of the
preceding page.
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
From
B of the preceding page.
< 3 > T E S T P R I N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
From
A
of the preceding page.
P R I N T C O N D I T I O N
Select the test print from those at the right by pressing the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
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
A designated number of test prints are issued when pressing the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 8.)
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
< 3 > T E S T P R I N 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 “<3>
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"/sec., and 8"/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"/sec. is applied to the thermal direct print only. Even if the print speed of 4"/sec. is selected for the thermal transfer print, the printer performs at 3"/sec..
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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
• AUTO PRINT
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Fig. 6-24
Fig. 6-25
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
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 : One label feed, 3-dot slant line print, bar code print, character print
• ISSUE COUNT : 5 labels each
• PRINT SPEED : 8 inches/sec.
• SENSOR : Transmissive sensor (feed gap sensor) or reflective sensor (black mark sensor)
• RIBBON :
• TYPE :
Transmissive ribbon
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.
From
C
on the next page.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key twice.
< 3 > T E S T P R I N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [RESTART] key.
P R I N T C O N D I T I O N
Press the [RESTART] key.
To
A
of the preceding page.
After feeding one label, slant lines (3 dots) are printed on 5 labels.
A U T O P R I N T ( R E F L E C T . )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Bar codes are printed on 5 labels.]
To be continued on
B of the next page.
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 next page.
A U T O P R I N T ( R E F L E C T . )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]
From
A
of the preceding page.
< 3 > T E S T P R I N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N S . )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
After feeding one label, slant lines (3 dots) are printed on 5 labels.
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N S . )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Bar code are printed on 5 labels.]
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N S . )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]
< 3 > T E S T P R I N T
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
Press the [FEED] key.
and [RESTART] key at the same time.
To
C
of the preceding page.
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
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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
< 4 > S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[ H E A D ] 2 . 5 V [ A I R ] 2 . 0 V
[ S ]
Press the [PAUSE] key.
4 0
°
C
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
[HEAD] 20 [AIR] 22
Thermistor status
Environmental
Thermistor status
Print head
[S] 40
Thermistor status
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 SENSOR SETTING MODE
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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
< 4 > S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key twice.
[ R E F L E C T I V E ] 2 . 8 V
The former value is displayed.
Black Mark
Tag paper
Set the tag paper so that the black mark sensor can detect the white part of the tag paper. (See NOTE 1.) Black Mark
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down until an asterisk ( * ) is displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ R E F L E C T I V E ] 3 . 8 *
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 SENSOR SETTING MODE
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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
< 4 > S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key three times.
[ T R A N S M I S S I V E ] 2 . 3 V
The former value is displayed.
Label
Backing
Paper
Set the label so that the feed gap sensor can detect the backing paper (no label). (See NOTE 1.)
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Feed Gap Sensor
Ex)
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down until an asterisk ( * ) is displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
[ T R A N S M I S S I V E ] 4 . 1 V *
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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
< 4 > S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key four times.
[ P E L E V E L . R ] 4 . 3 V
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)
[ P E L E V E L . R ] 4 . 3 V *
(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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
< 4 > S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key five times.
[ P E L E V E L . T ] 4 . 8 V
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)
[ P E L E V E L . T ] 4 . 8 V *
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.
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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
Media distance covered
Print distance
Cut count
Head up and down count
Ribbon motor driving time
Solenoid driving time
Take-up Motor driving time
RS-232C hardware error count
System error count
Momentary power failure count
Initial Value
0.0 km
0.0 km
0 time
0 time
0 hour
0 hour
0 hour
0 time
0 time
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)
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
0 step
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Mode Name
PARAMETER CLEAR
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Function
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
Initial Value
0 step
0
0
0.0 mm
1.4 V
1.0 V
PC-850
"0"
(without slash)
Auto.
Trans.
1
Baud rate
Data length
QP/JA Type
QP Type
Stop bit
Parity QP Type
QQ/JA Type
Transmission control mode
QP/JA Type
Language Selection for LCD QP Type
Message
Auto forward wait in cut mode
QQ Type
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
Feed Speed
QQ Type
9600 bps
8 bits
7 bits
1 bit
None
EVEN
XON/XOFF+READY/
BUSY mode
READY/BUSY
DTR mode
English
English
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF feeds a piece of paper
ON
76.2 mm
74.2 mm
213.3 mm
Thermal Transfer
Transmissive sensor
(Feed gap sensor)
4 inch/sec.
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Mode Name
PARAMETER CLEAR
Issue mode
Item
Function
PC save automatic calling
Kanji code
EURO font code
Web printer function selection
Media Sensor Selection
Initial Value
Standard
(Batch printing without Cut)
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. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.6.1
Maintenance Counter Clear
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key four times.
< 5 > R A M C L E A R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
N O R A M C L E A R
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Press the [FEED] key.
(or press the [RESTART] key twice.)
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same time.
M A I N T E C O U N T E R C L E A R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C O M P L E T 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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key four times.
< 5 > R A M C L E A R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
N O R A M C L E A R
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Press the [FEED] key twice.
(or press the [RESTART] key.)
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same time.
P A R A M E T E R C L E A R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
* * * Q P T Y P E * * *
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 O M P L E T 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
6.7 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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key 5 times.
Continued from
B
on the next page.
< 6 > I P A D D R E 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 O S T I P A D D R E S S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
HOST IP ADDRESS
PRINTER IP ADDRESS
GATEWAY IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
SOCKET PORT
0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 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 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[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
Initial
192. 168. 10. 10
192. 168. 10. 20
0. 0. 0. 0
255. 255. 255. 0
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6.7 IP ADDRESS SETTING MODE
A
Continued from
A
on the previous page.
S O C K E T P O R T
Socket communication port setting.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P O R T O F F - - - -
Select "PORT ON" or "PORT OFF" with the
[RESTART] key or [FEED] key.
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
P O R T A O N C 0 8 0 0 0 O
When "PORT ON" is selected, a port number is displayed. Pressing the
[PAUSE] key allows the port number setting.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
P O R T O N 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P O R T O N 0 8 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[FEED] key: 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.
P O R T O N 0 8 0 0 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
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 "<6>IP ADDRESS".
B
Go to
B
on the previous page.
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6.8 BASIC SETTING MODE
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.
< 1 > D I A G N O S T I C V 1 . 1
Press the [FEED] key 6 times.
Continued from
C
on the next page.
< 7 > B A M I C S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B A S I A
E N A B L E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
O
BASIC specification selection mode
A
To browse the BASIC files or to select the trace specification, go to the next page.
B A S I C O F F O
BASIC specification OFF
B A
Press the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.
S I C O N
BASIC OFF or BASIC ON is selected each time the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is pressed.
O
BASIC specification ON
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NOTE:
This function is available on the machine V1.1 or later.
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A
Continued from A on the previous page.
Press the [RESTART] key.
F I L E M
N
N C E
BASIC File Browser
B
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 O T A S T
.
B A S O
Program File is displayed.
Press the [RESTART] key.
0 1
.
O
Data File is displayed.
Data files in the BASIC file area are displayed each time the [RESTART] key is pressed.
0 O T A S T
.
B A S O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C
Go to C on the previous page.
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6.8 BASIC SETTING MODE
B
Press the [RESTART] key.
T R A C A S C T T I N G O
Trace specification selection mode
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T R A E F O
Trace specification OFF
T R
Press the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.
A E N
Press the [PAUSE] key.
TRACE OFF or TRACE ON is selected each time the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is pressed.
O
Trace specification ON
Trace specification selection is completed by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
C
Go to C on the previous page.
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7. ON LINE OPERATION
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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 L I N E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
Press and hold the [RESTART] key for at least 3 seconds.
< 1 > R E S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
O N L I N E
The printer is in stand-by or printing.
The printer enters the pause state.
A reset menu is displayed.
The printer is restored to the initial state.
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
7.2 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 L I N E
The printer is in stand-by or printing.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
The printer enters the pause state.
Press and hold the [RESTART] key for at least 3 seconds.
A reset menu is displayed.
< 1 > R E S E T
Press the [RESTART] key twice.
< 3 > D U M P M O D E
A dump mode menu is displayed.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B U
Select receive buffer with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
N O
F
W
F E R R S -
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P R I N T I N G . . .
2 3 2 C
RS-232C: RS-232C receive buffer
NETWORK: Network I/F receive buffer
CENTRO:
BASIC 1:
Centronics I/F receive buffer
BASIC Interpreter
BASIC 2:
(I/F Interpreter buffer)
BASIC Interpreter
(Interpreter Printer buffer)
Receive buffer data is printed. After that, the display restores the dump mode menu.
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7.2 Dump Mode
Receive buffer data is printed on the following condition.
■
Sample Print
[Print condition]
• Print width:
• Sensor:
4.2"
No sensor
• Print speed: 4"/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 “<3> DUMP MODE”, however an auto reissue is not performed after that.
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8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
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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-882 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-882 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-882 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-882 printer.
8.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Before you can communicate from your PC to the B-882 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 ® or Windows 98 ® . (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.
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Fig. 8-4
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8.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
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
8.3 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-882 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-882-QQ/QP
B-882-QQ/QP
FIRMWARE(MAIN)V1.0
PROGRAM: N990624A. ROM
25th June 1999
FMRM0058201: BC00
V001.000
Copyrigth 1999
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
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 version 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-882 printer to your PC with the Centronics I/F cable. Ccancel 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 "*.EXE", click it twice to decompress into "*.ROM" 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 O W N L O A D E M O D E S E T
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
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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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
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.)
Drive selection
Directory selection
File name selection
Port selection
COM1
COM2
LPT1
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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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
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. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
8. Execution of Download to Printer
(1)Highlight the file to be downloaded and click on the RUN button.
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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
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-880 printer changes from “DOWN LOAD MODE” to “NOW LOADING...”.
Fig. 8-17
NOTES: 1. If "NOW LOADING..." does not appear, finish the download program, turn the printer power off, and retry from Step 1).
2. When "NOW LOADING..." is displayed and the downloading is in progress, never turn the printer power off or disconnect the cables. Even if a wrong file is downloaded by mistake, never stop downloading. After terminating the downloading, download the correct file.
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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
(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 pritner 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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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
(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 printer 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 "DOWNLOAD MODE", the firmware may not be downloaded from some kinds of PC. In this case, use the "DOWNLOAD MODE2". (Centronics
Interface ACK-BUSY timing is different between "DOWNLOAD MODE" and
"DOWNLOAD MODE2".)
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