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    TOSHIBA Portable Printer B-EP2D/EP4D SERIES Owner's Manual [B-EP2DL] [B-EP4DL][...]

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    CE Compliance (for EU only) This product complies wi th the requirements of EM C, Low Voltage an d R&TTE Directives includi ng their amendments. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di gital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de si gned to provide reason able pro[...]

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    N258 Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi , Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN < For EU Only > TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A. Rue de la Célidée 33 BE-1080 Brussels E PRINTED IN JAPAN EO1-33079 The follow ing information is for EU-member states only: Disposal of batteries and/or accum[...]

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    Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication Devices Bluetooth® Module: TEC-BTM-R (GH30 model) Wireless LAN Module: SD-Link 11g (GH40 model) Trade Mark Bluetooth is a registered t rademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and u sed byTOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION under license. Cautions General For all countries and areas This product is a wirele ss c[...]

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    microwave. Since the Bluetooth and wireless LAN u se the same radio fr equency band, each radi o wave may interfere with each other when they are used at the same time, causing a deter ioratio n of communication performan ce or a disconnection of network. If there is any problem with connection, please stop using either Bl uetooth or wireless LAN. [...]

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    • If water or any other liquid enters the machine, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock. • If the enclosure is damaged when dropped or subject to s hock, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may c ause fire or electric shock. • Avoid continu[...]

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    Part Names B-EP2DL Series Top Cover RS-232C Port (GH20 only) Peel-off Roller Platen IrDA Window Top Cover Open Button Operation Panel Strap Slot USB Port Peel-off Roller Cover DCIN Connector Battery Lever Battery Pack Print Head Belt Clip Screws Print Head Cleaner Media Guide Roller Media Sensor[...]

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    B-EP4DL Series IrDA Window Top Cover Open Button Operation Panel Strap Slot Battery Lever Battery Pack Top Cover Peel-off Roller Platen Print Head Peel-off Roller Cover DCIN Connector USB Port Belt Clip Screws Print Head Cleaner Media Guide Roller Media Sensor RS-232C Port (GH20 only)[...]

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    Operation Panel Functions No. Name/Icon Function/Usage Liquid Crystal Display (16 lines x 2 lines) Upper line: Icons indicating the printer statuses, such as the radio intensity, battery level, etc. are displayed. Lower line: Printer status is indicated in alphanumerals or symbols. ON LINE The printer is ready for an issue command from the host. PA[...]

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    (11) ［ POWER ］ button Turns on or off the printer. How to turn on the printer While the printer is off, hold down the POWER button for a few seconds. When “ONLINE” is displayed on the LCD, the printer is ready. How to turn off the printer Hold down the POWER button until the LCD goes off. (12) [FEED ］ button Feeds media or reprints a prev[...]

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    Removing a battery pack Slide the Battery Lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the Battery Pack from the printer. ［ B-EP2DL Series ］ ［ B-EP4DL Series ］ Charging the Battery Pack with an Optional Adapter When charging the battery pack in the printer using an optional AC Adapter, cigarette lighter adapter, or DC adapter, insert the[...]

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    Loading the Media 1. Press the Top Cover Open Button to open the Top Cover. ［ B-EP2DL Series ］ ［ B-EP4DL Series ］ 2. Move the Paper Guide Lever toward the Operation Panel and the Paper Guides outward. 3. Place a media roll in the printer. 4. Adjust the Paper Guides to the media roll width. 5. Push back the Paper Guide Lever to lock the Pape[...]

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    Before using a peel-off unit When issuing labels in the peel-off mode, pull out the peel-off roller before loading a label roll. Open the Top cover, and push the Peel-off Cover by the ▲ marks with your thumbs in the direction of the arrow. Pull the Peel-off Roller until it clicks. Refer to “Loading the Media” on the previous page and set a la[...]

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    How to attach the accessories  Belt Clip When you use the printer fixing to your belt, secure the supplied Belt Clip to the printer back. 1. Secure the Belt Clip to the printer back with the two screws. 2. Fasten the Belt Clip to your belt.  Shoulder Strap (Option) Use the following procedure to fasten an optional shoulder strap (B-EP900-SS-Q[...]

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     Carry case (Option) A carry case exclusively for the printer is available as an option. B-EP2DL Series: B-EP902-CC-QM-R B-EP4DL Series: B-EP904-CC-QM-R Put the printer into the Carry Case using the following procedure. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Put the printer into the Carry Case in the orientation indicated by the illustration on the right. [...]

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    CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA • Do not store the media for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life. • Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sidesas this might flatten that side causing erratic media advance and poorprint quality. • Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening. Unprotect[...]

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    Data Transmission  IrDA 1. Place the printer close to the host so that their IrDA windows face each other within 10 cm distance. 2. Turn on the printer and the host, and send data from the host to the printer. Notice While communicating, avoid location where the IrDA window is subjected to direct sunlight. A communication failure may occur. Supp[...]

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     Serial (RS-232C) (GH20 model only) 1. Connect the serial interface cable to the RS-232C port on the printer. 2. Connect the other end of the serial interface cable to the host. 3. Turn on the printer and the host, and send data from the host to the printer. Notice For details of the interface cable, please consult the nearest TOSHIBA TEC repres[...]

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    Daily maintenance To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer, it should be cleaned regularly cleaned.  Print head Wipe the print head element with a supplied print head cleaner pen. CAUTION! • DO NOT USE a sharp object to clean the print head, as this may cause a print failure or breakdown of the printer. • NEVER USE any[...]

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     Media Guide Roller and Strip Shaft Wipe clean the Media Guide Rollers with a soft cloth moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol while rotating the rollers. Wipe clean the strip shaft with a soft cloth slightly moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol. Clean the strip shaft of the linerless label kit in the same way. Cleaning should be performed each[...]

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    Troubleshooting When a problem occurs during operation, please check the following troubleshooting guide and take corrective action. If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, do not attempt to repair it by yourself. Turn off the printer, remove the battery pack, then contact a TOSHIBA TEC service representative for assistance. If [...]

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    Error Message Cause Solution FLASH MEM FULL The flash memory has insufficient area for storing data. Turn off the [POWER] button, then back to on. Send data from the host to the printer again. If the problem recurs, please turn off the power and contact TOSHIBA TEC service representative. LOW BATTERY Remaining battery capacity is low. Turn off the [...]

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    Symptom Point to check (Cause) Solution Issue mode is incorrect. Select a correct issue mode. Transmission speed is incorrect. Send data at correct transmission speed. The printer is not turned on. Turn on the printer. Serial interface cable is connecte d. (GH20 only) Disconnect the RS-232C cable from the printer. The printer is communicating via w[...]

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    Printer Specification B-EP2DL Series Model B-EP2DL-GH20-QM-R B-EP2DL-GH30-QM-R B-EP2DL-GH40-QM-R Driving power source Lithium ion battery 7.4 Ｖ 2600mAh （ Nominal value ） （ Battery pack model name: B-EP802-BT-QM-R ） Printable count Max. nn /Full charge （ It depends on the operating environment, print conditions, etc. ） Life cycle 300 c[...]

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    B-EP4DL-R Series Model B-EP4DL-GH20-QM-R B-EP4DL-GH30-QM-R B-EP4DL-GH40-QM-R Driving power source Lithium ion battery 14.8V, 2600mAh （ Nominal value ） （ Batter pack model name: B-EP804-BT-QM-R ） Printable count Max. nn /Full charge (It depends on the operating environment, print conditions, etc.) Life cycle 300 cycles Print method Direct th[...]

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    English Franaçis Deutsch The follow ing information is for EU-member states only: Disposal of products (based on EU-Directive 2002/96/EC, Directive on Waste electrical a nd electronic equipment – WEEE) The use of the symbol indicates that th is product may not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and has to be collected separat el y. Integrat[...]

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    Español Nederlands Italiano La siguiente información solo conciern e a los Estados Miembros de la UE: Desechado de los productos (basado en la Directiva Europea 2002/96/EC, Directiva sobre Residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos – WEEE) El uso de este símbolo indica que el producto no puede ser desechado como basura común doméstica p[...]

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    Português Polski A informação que se segue é apenas di rigida a países membros da UE: Reciclagem de produtos (basea do na directive-UE 2002/96/EC, Directiva sobre a reciclagem de resíduos de equipamentos eléctricos e electrónicos – REEE) O uso deste símbolo indica que este produto não pode ser colocado nos pontos de recolha de lixo comu[...]