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    i TOSH IBA TEC Eur ope Label Printer B-SV4T -GS10-Q M O w ner ’ s Manual Mode d’em plo i Bedienung sanle itung Manual de instrucc iones Gebruik ershandl eiding Manuale U tente Manual do Utilizador Owner ’ s manual[...]

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    ii CE Compliance (for EU only) This product c omplies with the re qu i rements of EMC and Low V oltage Directives incl ud ing t heir amendments. VORSICHT : • Schallemis s ion: unte r 70dB (A) nach DI N 45635 (oder ISO 7779) • Die für das Ge rät V orgesehene S teckd ose muß in der Nähe des Gerätes und leicht zugänglich sein. Copyright © 2[...]

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    iii   Personal safety in handling o r maintaining the equipment is extreme l y important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for sa fe handling are included in this manual. All warnings an d cauti ons co ntained in t his manua l should be read a nd understo od before handling or ma intaining the equipment. [...]

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    i v If foreign objects (metal fragments, water , liquids ) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the p ower cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative f or assistance. Continued us e of the machine in that condition ma y cause fire or electric shock . When unplugging the po[...]

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    ENGLISH VERSION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... E1 -1 1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. ...... E1-1 1.2 Features .........................[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVER VIE W ENGLISH VERS ION 1 . 1 Accessories 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the B-SV4T seri es barcode printer . This Owner ’ s Manual contains valuable informati on from general set-up to co nfirming the printer's operation using test prints . Y ou should read it carefully to help you gain maximum pe[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVER VIE W ENGLISH VERS ION 1.1 Introducti on • When purchasing the power cord Since the power cord set is not enclos ed in this unit, please pu rchas e an approv ed one th at m eets the following standard from your Au thorised TOSHIB A TEC represen tative. (As o f June 2003) Country Agency Certification mark Country Agency Certificati[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVE R VIEW ENGLISH VERSION 1.5 Appearance E1- 3 1.5 Appearance 1.5.1 Dimensions 1.5.2 Front View 1.5.3 Rear View The names of the parts or units introduc ed in this se ction are use d in the following ch apters. 213 mm (W ) x 314 mm ( L) x 188 mm (H) Co ver Open Lever Indicator Lamp Feed/P A USE Button T op Cove r Ribbon Access Cover Lab[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVE R VIEW ENGLISH VERSION 1.5 Appearance E1- 4 1.5.4 Interior 1.5.5 Button and Indicator Lamp The FEED/PAU SE Button and the In dicator Lamp have the following functions: As the FEED button • Pres sing this bu tton when t he printer is in online state causes a medi a feed. • Pres sing this bu tton after re moving a ca use of an erro[...]

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    2. PRINTER SE TUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.1 Precautions E2- 1 2. PRINTER SETUP 2.1 Precautions This section out lines the steps necessary to setup your printer prior to its operation. The sec tion in cludes pre cautions, connecting cables, assembling accessories , loading media, and performing a test print. To insure the best opera ting environment, and [...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.2 Procedure before Operation 2.2 Procedure before Operation 2.3 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 2.3.1 Turning ON the Printer This section describes the outline of the printer setup. 1. Unpack the accessories and printer from the box. 2. Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set u p the printer at a proper loca[...]

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    2. PRINTER SE TUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer E2- 3 2.3.2 Turning OFF the Printer 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer 1. Be for e turning off the printe r power switch verify that the Indicator L amp is illuminated in green, not flashing . 2. To tu rn O FF the pri nter power press the p ower switch as shown i n t h[...]

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    2. PRINTER SE TUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.5 Connecting the Pow er Adapter and the Power Cord E2- 4 2.5 Connecting the Power Adapter and the Power Cord 1. Ma ke sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2 . I nsert the Power Cord into the inlet of the Powe r Adapter. 3. Inse r t the Power Adapter connector into th e Power Jack on the [...]

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    2. PRINTER SE TUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.6 Loading the Media E2- 5 2.6 Loading the Media This section des cribes in detail how to load the media. 1. Turn OFF the printer and open the Top Cover. 2. Take out the Media Holder Ass’y from the printer. 3. Re mov e one of the Me dia Holders from the Media Shaft. 4. W hen the inner co re diame ter of t he med[...]

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    2. PRINTER SE TUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.6 Loading the Media E2- 6 2.6 Loading the Media (Cont.) 8. Feed the media between the Media Guides. 9. Pull the media until it extends past the Media Outlet. 10. Adjust th e Media Guide position to the media width. 11. Make sure that t he media path through the printer i s straight, otherwise skew feeding or a pa[...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.6 Loading the Media 2.6 Loading the Media (Cont.) Strip mode (Option): When issued in the strip mode, labels are automatically removed from the backing paper each time a label is printed. • How to set the media When issuing labels in the strip mode, set the label in the following procedure: 1. Set the paper roll[...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.6 Loading the Media 2.6 Loading the Media (Cont.) When a media roll has an outside diameter exceeding 127 mm (5 ” ) or an inner core diameter of 38.1 mm (1.5 ” ), the optional External Media Roll Hanger will be required. 1. Fit the protrusions on the bottom of the printer into the holes in the External Media R[...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2.7 Loading the Ribbon 2.7 Loading the Ribbon The printer automatically detects if a ribbon is installed after power on and will switch to thermal transfer or direct therm al printing mode. If the printer does not detect a ribbon (direct thermal mode), the m otor that drives the ribbon spindles will be turned off. M[...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2. 8 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities 2.8 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities This utility is used to calibrate th e sensitivit y of the Feed Gap/Black Mark Sensor. It is necessary to set the media sensors after the media is changed to different type. [...]

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    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION 2. 8 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities 2.8.2 Self Print Test and Dump Mode (Cont.) Print test label sample PRINTER INFO. PROGRAM VERSION VX.XX XXXX TONE ADJUST + XX FEE D ADJ UST +XX. Xmm CUT POSI TIO N ADJ UST +XX. Xmm BACKFEED ADJUST +XX.Xmm PARAMETER [PC-850][0] [9600][8][1 ][NONE[...]

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    3. MAINTEN ANCE ENGLISH VERSION 3.1 Cleaning E3- 1 3. MAINTEN ANCE 3.1 Cleaning 3.1.1 Print Head This chapte r des cribes how to pe rf orm routine maintenance. To e nsure the contin uous high qu ality operation of your printer, you should perform a reg ular maintenance routine. For hi gh throughput it should be done on a daily basis. For lo w throu[...]

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    3. MAINTEN ANCE ENGLISH VERSION 3.1 Cleaning E3- 2 3.1.2 Platen/Sensors 3.1.3 Cover 1. W ipe t he Platen with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. 2. Re mov e dust or pape r part icles from the Media Sensor and Cover Open Sensor using an air blower. Wipe the Cover with a dry soft cloth. Wipe off dirt with a soft c loth slightly moistene d with wate[...]

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    3. MAINTEN ANCE ENGLISH VERSION 3.2 Care/Handling of the Media E3- 3 3.2 Care/Handling of the Media • Do not store media f or longer than the manufacturer’s r ecommended shelf life • S tore me dia rolls on the flat end. Do not store them o n the curved sides as this might flatten that side causing erratic media advance and poor print quality.[...]

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    4. TROUBLES HOOTING ENGLISH VERSION 4.1 Troubleshooting Guide E4- 1 4. TROUBLESHOO TING This chapte r li sts the e rro r mess ages, possible problems, and their solutions. 4.1 Troubleshooting Guide Problems Solutions The Online Indicator L amp (gree n) i s not illuminated. 1. Check that the Power Cord is properly co nnected. 2. If t he LE D on th e[...]

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    A PPE NDIX 1 SPECIFIC ATIONS ENGLISH VERSION A1.1 Printer EA1- 1 A PPEN DIX 1 SPECIFIC A TIO NS Appendix 1 de scribes the printer specifications and s u pplies for use on the B-SV4 T printer. A1.1 Printer The following a re the printer specifications. Item Specifications AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz 100 to 120V: 2.1A, 49.0W maximum, 200 to 240V: 2.1A, 4[...]

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    A PPE NDIX 1 SPECIFIC ATIONS ENGLISH VERSION A1.2 Options EA1- 2 A1.2 Options Option Name Type Description Keyboard display unit KB-75-QM This modul e i s an e xternal i ntelligent ke yboard display unit. Cutter module B-SV204-QM B-SV404-QM A cutter unit that makes stub cuts A cutter unit that makes normal cuts. Strip sens or B-SV904-H-Q M When att[...]

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    A PPE NDIX 1 SPECIFIC ATIONS ENGLISH VERSION A1.3 Media EA1- 3 A1.3.1 Media Type (Cont.) Unit: mm (inch) Issue mode Item Batch mode Strip mode Cut mode  W idt h including bac king paper 25.4 to 112 (1.0 to 4.4)  Media width Min. 17 (0.7)  Media pitch 10 to 1000(0.39 to 39.3) 25.4 to 1000 (1.0 to 39.3)  Media length Min. 10 (0.39) Min. 2[...]

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    A PPE NDIX 1 SPECIFIC ATIONS ENGLISH VERSION A1.3 Media EA1- 4 A1.3.4 Effective Print Area The figure below illustrate s the relation between the head effective print width and media width. The figure below s hows the effective print area on the media. A1.4 Ribbon Please mak e sure that the ribb on being use d is approved by TOSHIBA TEC. The wa rr [...]

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    A PPE NDIX 1 SPECIFIC ATIONS ENGLISH VERSION APPENDIX2 INTERF ACE EA2-1 Function 9 pin 25 pin RXD 2 3 TXD 3 2 DTR 4 20 GND 5 7 DSR 6 6 RTS 7 4 C TS 8 5 A PPEN DIX 2 INTERFACE  Interface C ables To preve nt r adiation and rece ption of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements: • Fully shie lded and fi tted [...]

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    GLOSSARIES ENGLISH VERSION GLOSSARIES GLOSSARIES Bar code A code which represents alphanumeric characters by using a series of black and white stripes in different widths. Bar codes are used in various industrial fields: Manufacturing, Hospitals, Libraries, Retail, Transportation, Warehousing, etc. Reading bar codes is a fast and accurate means o f[...]