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  • Page 1

    TEC Thermal Printer B-670/680-QQ SERIES Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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    Copyright © 2002 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 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[...]

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    (i) Safety Summary EO1-33015 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 e[...]

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    (ii) Safety Summary EO1-33015 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 th[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1- 1 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL ..................................................................... 1- 1 1.2 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................... 1- 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ........[...]

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    1-1 1. INTRODUCTION EO1-33015 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the TEC B-672/682 Series thermal/transfer printer. This new generation high performance/quality printer is equipped with the latest hardware including the newly developed high density (12 dot/mm, 305 dot/inch) edge print head. This will allow very clear print at a maximum speed of[...]

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    2-1 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33015 Supply voltage Universal (automatic switching) 85-138 V, 50/60 Hz 187-276 V, 50/60 Hz Be sure to use a power cord which meets the standard. Power consumption 3.5 A, 260 W maximum (standby: 360 mA, 20 W maximum) Operating temperature 5˚C ~ 40˚C range Relative humidity 25% ~ 85%RH (no condensation) Print head Thermal[...]

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    2-2 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33015 2.2 OPTIONS 2.2 OPTIONS Description A stop and cut swing cutter This module strips the label from the back- ing paper with the take-up block and strip block. A 2MB RAM upgrade which enhances the image handling capability of the printer. A flash ROM card (1MB and 4MB) for storing logos, writable characters and for- ma[...]

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    2-3 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33015 NOTES: 1. The media specification other than above are unchanged. 2. When marking black marks on label rolls, the following requirements must be satisfied. When the gap length is less than 4 mm: The black mark length should be longer than the gap length. When the gap length is 4 mm or more: The black mark should not [...]

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    3-1 3. OVERVIEW EO1-33015 3. OVER VIEW 3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW 3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW 3.2 OPERA TION P ANEL POWER ON LINE ERROR FEED REST ART PAUSE Fig. 3-2 Front View Rear View Message Display (LCD) Top Cover Head Lever Right Side Cover Power Switch 0: OFF 1: ON Media Outlet Operation Panel Fig. 3-1 Memory Card Slot AC Power Inlet 2 1 3 [B-672] [B-682] 2[...]

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    4-1 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS (B-672 only) EO1-33015 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS (B-672 only) The DIP switches are located to the right of the Guide Wheel. 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS (B-672 only) NOTES: The Shaded settings are the factory default settings. "OFF" means "OPEN". (2) DIP SW 1 (1) DIP SW 2 . o NF F O / N ON O I T C N U F 1 2 [...]

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    5-1 5. SET UP PROCEDURE EO1-33015 5. SET UP PROCEDURE 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERA TION The B-672/682 has the following requirements: • The host computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port. • To communicate with host, either an RS-232C cable or Centronics cable is required. (1) RS-232C cable .......... 25 pins (2) Centronics cabl[...]

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    6-1 6. INSTALLING THE PRINTER EO1-33015 6. INST ALLING THE PRINTER 6.1 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD AND CABLES 6.1 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD AND CABLES Fig. 6-1 Fig. 6-2 NOTES: Different cables cannot be used at the same time. 6.2 HOLDER ST AND INST ALLA TION Fit the left and right side holders into the dowels of the holder base and fasten the side ho[...]

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    7-1 7. LOADING THE RIBBON EO1-33015 7. LOADING THE RIBBON 7. LOADING THE RIBBON WARNING! 1. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewelry, clothing, etc., be drawn into the moving parts, push the switch in the “OFF” position to stop movement. 2. To avoid injury, be careful not to catch or jam your fingers while opening or [...]

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    7-2 7. LOADING THE RIBBON EO1-33015 7. LOADING THE RIBBON 5. Push the ribbon core against the spring guide wheel, align the protrusion of the guide wheel with the notch of the ribbon core, then set the ribbon. 6. To remove the slack of the ribbon, turn the ribbon core in the direction indicated by the arrow. 7. If the ribbon wrinkles while printing[...]

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    8-1 EO1-33015 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 3. Lock the Media Holder securely with the Lock Lever. 4. Pass the Holder Shaft through the Media, then set one of the Media Holders and lock it securely with the Lock Lever. Fig. 8-2 Fig. 8-1 Holder Stand Media Guides Screw Media Holder Holder Shaft Media Holder Holder Sh[...]

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    8-2 EO1-33015 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. Turn the Lock Levers of the Media Holders to the unlock position and readjust the Media position to the center. Then lock the Media Holders securely with the Lock Levers. Fit the Media Guides to the Media. Tighten the screw firmly. Media Guide Holder Stand Media Holder Media Guide Screw Hol[...]

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    8-3 EO1-33015 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 7. Set the black mark/feed gap sensor to the correct position by turning the adjusting knob. Turning the knob right will move the sensor towards the center of the media while turning left will move it away from the center of the media. ■ An easy way to set the black mark sensor position 1 Pu[...]

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    8-4 EO1-33015 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. The media is now loaded and the sensor position is set. Batch type: Media Fig. 8-6 Cutter type: Where a cutter is fitted load the media as standard and feed it through the cutter module. NOTES: 1. Be sure to cut the backing paper of label. Cutting label will cause the glue to stick to the c[...]

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    8-5 EO1-33015 8. LOADING THE MEDIA 8. LOADING THE MEDIA Strip type: 1 Strip labels from the backing paper for about 200-mm long from the top edge of the label roll. 2 Lower the backing paper release bar. 3 Pass the backing paper between the strip roller and the backing paper holder. After taking up any slack of the media, set the backing paper rele[...]

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    9-1 EO1-33015 9. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD (B-672 only) 9. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD (B-672 only) 9. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMOR Y CARD (B-672 only) Fig. 9-1 1. Turn the power off. 2. Insert the flash memory card into the memory card slot on the rear of the printer. 3. Turn the power on. NOTES: 1. Be sure to pro[...]

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    10-1 10. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL PCMCIA CARD (B-682 only) EO1-33015 10. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL PCMCIA CARD (B-682 only) 10. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL PCMCIA CARD (B-682 only) 1. Turn the power off. 2. Insert the PCMCIA card into the card slot at the rear of the printer. 3. Turn the power on. NOTES: 1. Be sure to protect a PCMCIA card when not in use in[...]

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    11-1 EO1-33015 11. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON 11. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON 1 1. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON • Do not store the media and ribbon for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life. • Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that side caus[...]

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    12-1 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12.1 CLEANING 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING! 1. Be cafeful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot. 2. Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter. 3. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewelry, clothing, etc., be drawn into the moving parts, p[...]

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    12-2 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12.1 CLEANING 7. Turn the pinch roller lever to the right. 8. Remove the white screw and detach the ribbon end sensor plate. NOTE: When installing the ribbon end sensor plate, be sure to fit both studs in the notches of the ribbon end sensor plate. 9. Remove the pinch roller block, then clean the roller belt a[...]

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    12-3 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12.2 UNDER THE MEDIA GUIDES 12.2 UNDER THE MEDIA GUIDES 1. Remove the Media Guides. 2. Remove the jammed Media. 3. Clean “dust and glue” on the Media Guides with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. 4. Remount the Media guides using the screws. NOTE: Be careful NOT TO LOSE the screw. 12.3 COVERS AND P ANEL[...]

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    12-4 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12.4 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA 12.4 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the top cover, and right side cover. 3. Turn the head lever to position “OPEN, “ then release the head lock plate. 4. Remove the white screw, unclamp and disconnect the connector of the media guide plate, and then detach t[...]

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    12-5 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ■ Cleaning the Cutter Unit 1. Loosen two screws and remove the cutter cover. 2. Remove the white screw and media guide. 3. Remove the jammed paper and trash. 4. Clean the cutter with dry cloth. 12.4 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA 5. Assembling is reverse order of removal. ■ Cleaning the strip unit 1. Lower the back[...]

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    12-6 EO1-33015 12. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 12.5 THRESHOLD SETTING 12.5 THRESHOLD SETTING For the printer to maintain a constant print position it uses the transmissive sensor to detect the gap between labels by measuring the amount of light passing through the media. When the media is pre- printed, the darker (or more dense) inks can interfere with thi[...]

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    13-1 EO1-33015 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 13. TROUBLESHOOTING Solution 1. Re-fit the media correctly. → Press the RESTART key. 2. Remove the cause of the jam and replace the media correctly. → Press the RESTART key. 3. Turn the power off then on again. Select the correct sensor. → Feed the media. 4. Adjust the sensor position. ?[...]

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    13-2 EO1-33015 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 13. TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Turn the power off and decrease the print head temperature. 1. Restart the printing by pressing the RESTART key. 2. Replace the print head. Turn the power off. Contact your Authorized Service representative. Remove the jammed media and feed the undamaged media through the cutter. → P[...]

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    13-3 EO1-33015 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 13. TROUBLESHOOTING Solution 1. Check that the media and the ribbon is loaded correctly. 2. Check whether the print head is set correctly or not. 3. Check the cabling between the printer and the host. Dirty print head. → Clean the print head. Call your Authorized Service representative if necessary. 1. Dirty pri[...]