Toshiba B-880-QQ SERIES manual

TEC Thermal Printer B-880-QQ SERIES Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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[...]

(i) Safety Summary EO1-33017 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[...]

(ii) Safety Summary EO1-33017 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[...]

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

1-1 1. INTRODUCTION EO1-33017 1. INTRODUCTION Optional features include a strip mechanism and Cutter mechanism. This manual contains general set-up and maintenance information and should be read carefully to help gain maximum performance and life from your printer. For most queries please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future reference. [...]

2-1 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33017 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[...]

2-2 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33017 2.2 OPTION ■ Auto Ribbon Saving Mode NOTES: 1. To activate ribbon saving function at a speed of 8"/sec., the no print area should extend more than 25 mm. 2. Depending on the relationship between the outer diameter of rewound ribbon and print speed, ribbon usage may vary as follows: Print speed Ribbon loss 3&qu[...]

2.3 MEDIA Fig. 2-1 2. When marking black marks on label rolls, the following requirements must be satisfied. The black mark length should be longer than the gap length. When the gap length is 4 mm or more: 3. When issuing thermal labels at 8"/sec., the print stop position should be set to a minimum of 1 mm inside the label. 2.4 RIBBON I I J H [...]

3. OVER VIEW 3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW Front View Rear View 3.2 OPERA TION P ANEL POWER ON LINE ERROR FEED REST ART PAUSE MESSAGE DISPLAY (LCD) Displays messages in the language selected by DIP switch. When power is turned on and it is ready to print, “ON LINE” is displayed. POWER LED (Green) Lights when the power is turned on. ON-LINE LED (Green) 1)[...]

■ Parameter Setting Mode Table Function 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 forwa[...]

5-1 5. SET UP PROCEDURE EO1-33017 5. SET UP PROCEDURE 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERA TION The B-882 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 cable ..[...]

Fig. 6-1 Fig. 6-2 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 holders to the holder base with the thumbscrews. Expansion I/O Cable Parallel I/F Cable (Centronics) Serial I/F Cable (RS-232C) Power Cord Left Side Holder Thumbscrew Right Side Holder Dowel Holder Base 6. IN[...]

7-1 7. LOADING THE RIBBON EO1-33017 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 closing the cover. Fig[...]

7-2 7. LOADING THE RIBBON EO1-33017 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, move the ribbon leve[...]

8-1 EO1-33017 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 A Media Holder Holder Shaft Media Holder Holder Shaft Lock Lever Medi[...]

8-2 EO1-33017 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 A firmly. Media Guide Holder Stand Media Holder Media Guide Screw A Holder Shaft Bush No[...]

8-3 EO1-33017 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 Pull the media about 50[...]

8-4 EO1-33017 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 cutter, which may affe[...]

8-5 EO1-33017 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 release bar in position. [...]

9 -1 9 . INSERTING THE OPTIONAL PCMCIA CAR D 9 . INSERTING THE OPTIONAL PCMCIA CARD 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 the printer by putting it in its protective cover. 2. Do not subject the card to any s[...]

1 0 -1 EO1-33017 1 0 . CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON 1 0 . CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDI A 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 causing erratic media advance and poor p[...]

1 1 -1 EO1-33017 1 1 . GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 1 . 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, push the [...]

1 1 -2 EO1-33017 1 1 . GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 and feed ro[...]

1 1 -3 EO1-33017 1 1 . GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 1 . 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. 1 1 . 3 COVERS AND P ANELS The covers shoul[...]

1 1 -4 EO1-33017 1 1 . GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 1 . 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 the media guide plate[...]

1 1 -5 EO1-33017 1 1 . 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. 5. Assembling is reverse order of removal. ■ Cleaning the strip unit 1. Lower the backing paper release bar t[...]

1 1 -6 EO1-33017 1 1 . GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 1 . 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 this process causin[...]

1 2 -1 EO1-33017 1 2 . TROUBLESHOOTING 1 2 . 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. → Press the RE[...]

1 2 -2 EO1-33017 1 2 . 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. → Press the RESTART[...]

1 2 -3 EO1-33017 1 2 . 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 print head. → Cle[...]

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