Toshiba B-442 manual

TEC Bar Code Printer B-442 Owner's Manual Table of Contents[...]

LIST OF ST ANDARDS OF CONFORMITY (EU ONL Y) Manufacturer : Toshoba TEC Corporation Address : 570 Ohito, Ohito-Cho, Tagata-Gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 410-2392 Japan declares that following product Product Name : Bar Code Printer Model : B-442-QP Options : All conforms to the following product specifications Generic Standard : EN50 082-1 Safety : EN 60 950 E[...]

(i) Safety Summary EM1-33046A Safety Summary Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment. Do not attempt to [...]

(ii) Safety Summary EM1-33046A CAUTION This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication. If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and t[...]

Copyright © 1999 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, Japan Page EM1-33046A CAUTION: 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorized Ser[...]

1. INTRODUCTION EM1-33046A 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the TEC B-442 Bar Code Printer. The attractive desktop printer delivers superior performance at an economical price. Both powerful and easy-to-use, the B-442 printer is your best choice among industrial direct thermal and thermal transfer label printers. T[...]

1. INTRODUCTION EM1-33046A 1. INTRODUCTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates[...]

1. INTRDUCTION EM1-33046A 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL B - 4 4 2 - Q Q 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL Destination Code QQ: North America QP: Europe GH12-GB: UK Thermal direct/Thermal transfer 1.2 UNP ACKING AND INSPECTION After receiving your B-442 Bar Code Printer, carefully inspect the device and its accessories. The B-442 is specially packaged to withstand damage[...]

2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A 2.1 PRINTER 2. SPECIFICA TIONS 2.1 PRINTER 2.1.1 Printer Block Type: Direct thermal or thermal transfer Print Speed: 1.5 inches or 2.0 inches per second Resolution: 203 dots per inch (8 dots per mm) Font Styles: Five alphanumeric fonts from 0.059 inches H (1.5 mm) to 0.23 inches (6.0 mm), expandable vertically and horiz[...]

2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A 2.2 OPTIONS 2.1.4 Communications Interface Communications: RS-232C (DB-9) at 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud Character Set: ANSI ASCII character set Word Length: 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits, selectable parity Handshaking: XON/XOFF (on receive mode only) and CTS/DTR Input Buffer: 2 K bytes 2.1.5 Electrical Parts In[...]

2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A 2) Tag Paper <Design> 12.0 mm ~ 273.0 mm 2.3 MEDIA 2.5 mm ~ 5.0 mm Backing Paper Label 1.0 mm 25.0 mm~115.0 mm BackingPaper 25.7 ± 0.3 mm Label 1) Thermal Label <Design> 2.3 MEDIA Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-4 Fig. 2-3 2.5 mm ~ 5.0 mm 25.0 mm~115.0 mm Sensing Hole Print Side 23.0 mm~113.0 mm 1.0 mm 25.7 ± 0.3[...]

2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A <Non Print Area> Specification Spool type 40 mm ~ 110.0 mm Ø67 mm The ink side is outside of ribbon winding. Item Shape Width Max. OD Winding method Fig. 2-7 1.0 mm 1.0 mm Printing Area 1.0 mm 1.0 mm No. 1 2 3 4 2.4 RIBBON 4) Relationship between the head effective print width and paper. 2.4 RIBBON Head effective[...]

2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A 2.5 CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON NOTE : When purchasing ribbon locally, they must meet the above size. There may be TEC-approved ribbons which do not fall within the above size, however, they have no functional problem. Fig. 2-8 Fig. 2-9 Connection between leader tape and ribbon 25.7 ± 0.3 mm Max. 105 ± 0.5 m[...]

3. OVERVIEW EM1-33046A 3.1 PRINTER PARTS 3. OVER VIEW 3.1 PRINTER PARTS Fig. 3-1 Top Front View 1. Cover Release Button 2. Pause Switch 3. Power, On-line and Error Indicator Lights 4. Feed Switch 5. Clear Viewing Window 6. Label Dispense Opening 7. Backing Paper Opening (for use with Self Peel Function) 5 6 7 1 4 3 2 3-1[...]

3. OVERVIEW EM1-33046A 3.1 PRINTER PARTS Fig. 3-3 Rear View 1. Power On/Off Switch 4. 8 Position Dipswitch 2. Power Supply Connector 5. Label Insert Opening (for use with external labels) 3. RS-232 DB-9 Interface Connector 6. Cover Hinge Fig. 3-2 Interior View 1. Printer Cover (in open position) 7. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Label Supply Rol[...]

3. OVERVIEW EM1-33046A 3.2 EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT Fig. 3-4 External Label Roll Mount 3.2 EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT 3-3[...]

3. OVERVIEW EM1-33046A 3.3 SWITCHES AND INDICA TOR LIGHTS • INDICATORS PWR. (Power) Indicator The green PWR. indicator light will illuminate when the Power Switch is turned on. On-line Indicator The green On-line indicator will be on when the printer is ready to print. When the Pause button is pressed, the On-line light will flash. ERR. (Error/Pa[...]

4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS EM1-33046A 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS Baud 19200 9600 4800 2400 SW-1 OFF ON OFF ON SW-2 OFF OFF ON ON 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS The DIP switches are located on the rear of the printer. WARNING! Turn the POWER OFF before changing the DIP switch settings. Table 4-1 Baud Rate Parity None Even Odd SW-3 OFF ON ON SW-4 OFF OFF ON Table[...]

5. SET UP PROCEDURE EM1-33046A 9 Printer Pin Function 1 +5 V 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 DSR 5 GND 6 RDY 7N / C 8 RDY 9+ 5 Host 9 25 Function Pin Pin RxD 2 3 TxD 3 2 DTR 4 20 GND 5 7 DSR 6 6 RTS 7 4 CTS 8 5 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION 5. SET UP PROCEDURE 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERA TION The B-442 has the following requirements: • The host computer must have [...]

6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK EM1-33046A 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG ST OCK 1. Open the printer cover by pressing the two cover release buttons located on the right and left sides of the printer. While pressing the buttons, pull up on the printer cover. 2. Insert the label supply roll spindle into the core of a label ro[...]

6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK EM1-33046A 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK Fig. 6-3 Feeding Labels through Adjustable Label Edge Guides 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Label 3. Front Rubber Roller or Platen 4. Adjustable Label Edge Guides Fig. 6-2 Inserting Label Supply Roll into Label Supply Roll Mounts 1. Label Supply Roll Spindle 2. Label Sup[...]

7. SELF-PEELING FUNCTION EM1-33046A 7. SELF-PEELING FUNCTION Fig. 7-1 Setting Up Printer for Self-Peeling Function 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 3. Self-peeling Roller 2. Front Rubber Roller 4. Backing Paper 7. SELF-PEELING FUNCTION 1. Remove the printer’s front panel. Fig. 7-2 Printer Ready for Self-Peeling Function 1. Printer Carriage Relea[...]

8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS EM1-33046A 8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Fig. 8-1 Placement of Ribbon Supply Roll 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 3. Ribbon Rewind Roll 2. Ribbon Supply Roll 4. Thermal Transfer Ribbon 8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place an empty roll on the front ribbon rewind spindle. 2. Loosen the tape that secures the rib[...]

8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS EM1-33046A 8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 8-2 Proper Placement of Label Stock and Thermal Transfer Ribbon 8-2[...]

9. INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT EM1-33046A 9. INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT Fig. 9-1 Install External Label Roll Mount 1. External Label Roll Mount 2. Label Supply Roll Spindle 3. External Label Feed Opening 9. INST ALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT 3 2 1 9-1[...]

10. INSTALL MOMORY MODULE EM1-33046A 10. INSTALL MEMORY MODULE NOTES: 1. Be sure to protect a memory module by putting it in it's protective cover when not in use in the printer. 2. Do not subject the memory module to any shocks or excessive forces. 3. Do not expose the memory module to direct sunlight or store it close to a heater. 4. Do not [...]

11. SELF TEST EM1-33046A 11. SELF TEST 1 1. SELF TEST To initiate the Self Test Mode, depress the Feed key while turning on the printer. The printer will first calibrate the label length. If a label edge is not detected within 7", the printer will then stop attempting to feed labels and treat the media as continuous thermal paper. Firstly, the[...]

12. DUMP MODE EM1-33046A 12. DUMP MODE 12. DUMP MODE After the Self Test Mode, the printer is in Dump Mode. In the Dump mode, any characters sent from the host computer will be printed in two columns as follows: on the left side of the paper are the characters received and on the right side are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters.[...]

13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33046A 13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 13.1 CLEANING 13.1 CLEANING To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The greater the usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly : high usage=daily). 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. [...]

13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33046A 13.2 COVERS AND PANELS 13.2 COVERS AND P ANELS The covers should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NOTE: Clean printer cover with an electrostatic free cleaner for automated office equipment. WARNING! 1. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer. 2[...]

14. TOROUBLESHOOTING EM1-33046A 14. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Turn the power off, unplug the printer, then contact your TEC representative for assistance. Problem Ribbon does not advance. Poor print quality Only prints diagonal pattern on the SELF TEST.[...]

15. ERROR MESSAGES EM1-33046A 15. ERROR MESSAGES 15. ERROR MESSAGES 1 Syntax Error The command format is incorrect. Check command manual carefully. The serial port setting is incorrect. Check dip switch and reset the printer. 2 Out of Range Numeric input is too large to be processed. The input string is too long to be stored. The size of the text o[...]

16. HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PROTABLE LCD KEYBOARD EM1-33046A 16. HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORTABLE LCD KEYBOARD 16 . HOW T O CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORT ABLE LCD KEYBOARD To connect a portable LCD keyboard to the printer, we must write a program with particular commands as below: Example: DOWNLOAD "KEYBOARD.BAS" SIZE 4.00[...]

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