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TOSHIBA Thermal Printer

B-850 SERIES

Document No. EO13-33003

Original Mar., 2006

(Revised )

stem Mode Manual

Summary of content (87 pages)

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TOSHIBA Thermal Printer B-850 SERIES System Mode Manual Document No. EO13-33003 Original (Revised Mar.
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EO13-33003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 1.1 1.2 Key Operation Flow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 1 Operation Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 2 2.
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EO13-33003 Page 2.4 Test Print------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-39 2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print --------------------------------------------------------- 2-40 2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-43 2.4.
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EO13-33003 Page 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1 4.1 Outline of Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1 4.2 Download Program Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1 4.2.1 System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4- 1 4.2.
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1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33003 1.1 Key Operation Flow 1. INTRODUCTION This document describes key operations using the keys and LCD display on the printer that you can operate on a printer alone. Key operations are performed in the following four printer setting modes: • Online mode where a pause, reset, automatic threshold setting, etc. are performed. • Download mode where a firmware downloading is performed.
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1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33003 1.2 Operation Panel 1.2 Operation Panel The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions. LCD Message Display ON LINE LED (Green) POWER LED (Green) ERROR LED (Red) [FEED] key [PAUSE] key [RESTART] key The LCD Message Display is a 16-character x 1-line display, which shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2. SYSTEM MODE 2. SYSTEM MODE System mode consists of nine main menus: Self-diagnostic test, Parameter setting, Printer parameter fine adjustment, Test print, Sensor adjustment, RAM clear, IP address setting, Basic setting, and Factory mode. Each menu is used for the following purposes: • To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and the Print Head Element.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2. SYSTEM MODE Continued from the previous page. <8>BASIC [FEED] This is the start of the Basic Setting menu. → Section 2.8 [PAUSE] [RESTART] <9>FOR FACTORY This is the start of the Factory Mode menu. [PAUSE] [FEED] NOTES: 1. System Mode menu can be selected with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key. 2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows you to enter the sub menus of each System Mode menu. Flowcharts of each menu’s sub menus are provided on the following pages. 3. “x.x” of “DIAG. Vx.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test Outline of Self-diagnostic Test In the Self-diagnostic test mode, the printer automatically checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor status or interface, and the maintenance counter. Also it performs a print head broken element check. The Self-diagnostic test contains the following sub menus: <1>DIAG. Vx.x [PAUSE] PRT TYPE TRANSFR Selection of the printing mode.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection While “PRT TYPE TRANSFR” is displayed on the LCD, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of printing mode can be selected: “TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer) or “DIRECT” (Thermal direct). After selecting the printing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key. [RESTART] [FEED] PRT TYPE TRANSFR Thermal transfer: When ribbon is used. PRT TYPE DIRECT Thermal direct: When thermal paper is used.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out When “MAINTENANCE CONT” is displayed, the printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) SOCKET PORT BASIC BASIC TRACE DHCP DHCP ID (54) (55) (56) DHCP HOST NAME RTC BATT. CHK RTC RENEWAL [OFF] [08000] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF] [FFFFFFFFFFFF] [ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP] [ON] [BATCH] NOTE: Print conditions: Print speed: 4”/sec.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test • Descriptions of the Parameters Item FEED CUT BACK TONE(T) TONE(D) RBN(FW) RBN(BK) X ADJ.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test Item ACK/BUSY # Description (32) Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing setting WEB PRINTER (33) INPUT PRIME (34) EX. I/O MODE (35) PLUG&PLAY (36) LBL/RBN END (37) MAXI CODE SPEC. (38) AUTO CALIB.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”. Press the [PAUSE] key twice. The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the [PAUSE] key to start. AUTO DIAGNOSTIC The printer starts a self-diagnosis, and prints out the result. During printing, the message below appears on the display.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test • Descriptions (1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Date, Version, Part number, Checksum) PROGRAM B-850-R Program area Model name MAIN 15MAR2006 V1.0 A : 1A00 Main area Creation date Checksum Revision No.: Space or A to Z Software version No. BOOT 20MAR2006 V1.0: 8500 Boot area Creation date Software version No.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (5) SDRAM Capacity SDRAM 16MB Capacity of DRAM System/drawing memory (6) Sensor 1 Check The status of the Ribbon Feed Motor Sensor, Ribbon Take-up Motor Sensor, Cutter Home Position Switch, and Head Up Sensor are printed. SENSOR1 00000000, 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Head up sensor status 1: The pinch roller is closed. Fixed to 0. NOTE: If either the pinch roller or the print head is opened, printing is not performed. Fixed to 0.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (7) Sensor 2 Check The status of the Print Head Thermistor, Ambient Temperature Thermistor, Black Mark Sensor, and Feed Gap Sensor are printed. SENSOR2 [H]23°C [A]22°C [R(U)]4.2V [R(L)]4.0V [T]2.5V Feed gap sensor status: 0.0 to 5.0V Lower black mark sensor status: 0.0 to 5.0V Upper black mark sensor status: 0.0 to 5.0V Ambient temperature thermistor status: 0°C to 86°C If it is undetectable, “--°C “ is printed.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (9) Manual Threshold Check M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V Manually set threshold level of transmissive sensor: 0.0 to 5.0 V Manually set threshold level of lower reflective sensor: 0.0 to 5.0 V Manual Threshold Check (10) Expansion I/O Interface Check Result of a loop back check performed on an expansion I/O interface, which may connect to an external equipment like a labeller, is printed. EXP.I/O OK Loopback test OK: The circuit has no problem.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (12) SIO Interface check Result of optional serial interface check is printed. SIO NG NG DIN OK: The circuit has no problem. NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached. DSUB OK: The circuit has no problem. NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached. Optional Serial Interface 2.1.5 Print Head Element Check This function is used to check for any broken thermal elements of the print head.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2 Parameter Setting Outline of Parameter Setting In the Parameter Setting mode, various kinds of parameters, such as communication, key, LCD, etc. can be set. This will allow a use of the printer to comply with your operating conditions.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and the [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key. The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu. <2>PARAMETER SET 2.2.1 Character Code Selection This parameter is to choose a character code used for printing. Printed characters differ depending on a chosen character code and font.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.2 Character Zero Selection This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “Ø”. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. ZERO FONT 0 Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. [RESTART] ZERO FONT 0 (Without slash) [FEED] ZERO FONT Ø (With slash) After selecting a character zero, press the [PAUSE] key. NOTE: The following fonts do not support a zero with slash.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.4 Data Length Selection This parameter is to choose a communication data length of the RS-232C interface. 7 bits is used when transmitting alphanumeric data only. 8 bits is used to when transmitting special characters. Be sure to match a setting with a host computer. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. DATA LENG. 8bits Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.7 Flow Control Code Selection This parameter is to choose a flow control code of the RS-232C interface. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. XON+READY AUTO Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.9 Auto Forward Wait Selection This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Auto Forward Wait function or not. This function, used in the cut mode, automatically feeds the media forward for about 19 mm if there is more than 1-second idle time after printing, to prevent the top edge of the media from curling. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.10 Control Code Selection This parameter is to choose a Control Code. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. CODE AUTO Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. [RESTART] [FEED] CODE AUTO Automatic selection CODE ESC,LF,NUL Manual selection CODE{|} Manual selection CODE MANUAL Control codes should be specified. NOTES: 1.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.11 FEED Key Function Selection This parameter is to choose the function of the [FEED] key. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. FEED KEY FEED Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. [RESTART] FEED KEY FEED The [FEED] key will feed one media when pressed.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.14 Auto Print Head Check Selection This parameter is to choose whether to perform the Auto Print Head Check function at the power on time. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. AUTO HD CHK OFF Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. AUTO HD CHK OFF Auto print head broken element check is not performed. AUTO HD CHK ON Auto print head broken element check is performed.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.16 Web Printer Function Selection This parameter is to choose whether to use the printer as a web printer. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. WEB PRINTER OFF Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. [RESTART] WEB PRINTER OFF Unavailable [FEED] WEB PRINTER ON Available After selecting the Web printer function, press the [PAUSE] key.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.18 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection This parameter is to choose a type of the Expansion I/O interface operating mode. This parameter should be set depending on the expansion I/O control specification of the device to be connected via the expansion I/O interface. For details, refer to the External Equipment Interface Specification. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. EX.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting NOTE: Difference between TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 TYPE1: When a label end or ribbon error is detected, printing is immediately stopped. When the printing is restarted, first the initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the unfinished label.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.21 Maxi Code Specification Selection This parameter is to choose a Maxi code specification. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. MAXI CODE TYPE1 Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment In the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment mode, you can fine adjust each parameter, such as Print tone, Print start position, Threshold, etc. which are set by the PC command. This is useful when using several types of media by turns or when the print start position or cut position (or stop position of the strip issue) is required to be fine adjusted.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key twice. The printer is at the start of the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment menu. <3>ADJUST SET NOTES: 1.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a feed amount after printing (= to fine adjust the next media’s print start position). When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. FEED ADJ.+10.0mm Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm) FEED ADJ.+50.0mm [RESTART] FEED ADJ.+49.9mm FEED ADJ.+0.1mm FEED ADJ.+0.0mm FEED ADJ.-0.1mm [FEED] FEED ADJ.-49.9mm FEED ADJ.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.2 Cut Position (or Stop Position of the Strip Issue) Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a cut position (or stop position of the strip issue). When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. CUT ADJ. +5.0mm Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm) CUT ADJ.+50.0mm [RESTART] CUT ADJ.+49.9mm CUT ADJ.+0.1mm CUT ADJ.+0.0mm CUT ADJ.-0.1mm [FEED] CUT ADJ.-49.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment • Example of Stop Position Fine Adjustment for the Strip Issue Print Head When setting +3.0 mm Label Platen Print Head When setting +0.0 mm Label Platen Print Head When setting –3.0 mm Label Platen NOTE: Assuming the label gap is 2 mm, the stop position of the strip issue is designed in a manner so that printing stops when the distance from the middle of the gap between labels to the end of the strip shaft is 4 mm.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a reverse feed amount. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. BACK ADJ. +5.0mm Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm) BACK ADJ.+9.9mm [RESTART] BACK ADJ.+9.8mm BACK ADJ.+0.1mm BACK ADJ.+0.0mm BACK ADJ.-0.1mm [FEED] BACK ADJ.-9.8mm BACK ADJ.-9.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum reverse feed amount fine adjustment value is +9.9 mm. When the value reached the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed. 2.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment • Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment Feed Direction When setting –50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the left. Top Down Printing X Y ABC When setting +0.0 mm Y Bottom First Printing 50.0mm X ABC When setting +50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the right. 50.0mm ABC NOTES: 1.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) This parameter is to fine adjust the Print Tone. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. TONE ADJ. +3 Print Tone for thermal transfer printing To fine adjust the print tone for thermal direct printing, press the [PAUSE] key again. TONE ADJ.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor) This parameter is to fine adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage (Torque). When the ribbon is slack or wrinkled and printing is affected, fine adjust the ribbon motor torque by using the following procedure. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor) This parameter is to set a threshold voltage of the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor. When pre-printed media is used, and if the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor cannot properly detect a print start position even after an automatic threshold setting has been performed, set a threshold voltage here.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4 Test Print Outline of Test Print In the Test Print mode, you can print the test patterns and set print conditions for a test print. This is useful to check the print quality of new media or ribbon.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print How to Enter Test Print Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key 3 times. The Test Print is ready to be performed. <4>TEST PRINT NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the Test Print menu, the message returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. 2. If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print Print Speed Setting Select a print speed for the test print between 4”/sec. and 2”/sec. PRINT SPEED 4”/s [RESTART] PRINT SPEED 4”/s [FEED] PRINT SPEED 2”/s After selecting a print speed, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Sensor Type Selection. Sensor Type Selection Select a sensor type among “TRANS” (Feed Gap Sensor), “REFLECT” (Lower Black Mark Sensor) and “NONE”. SENSOR TRANS. [RESTART] SENSOR NONE None SENSOR REFLECT.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print Issue Mode Selection Select an issue mode for the test print between “[S]NO CUT” (Batch mode without cut) and “[C]WITH CUT” (Cut mode). TYPE [S]NO CUT [RESTART] [FEED] TYPE [S]NO CUT Batch mode without cut TYPE [C]WITH CUT Cut mode After selecting an Issue Mode, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Media Length Setting. NOTE: Cut mode is available only when the optional cutter module (B-7208-QM-R) is installed.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection Several print patterns are provided for test print. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears after paper feed selection, press the [PAUSE] key. PRINT CONDITION Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot) SLANT LINE(1DOT) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (1 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (1 dot) to be printed. Print Sample of Slant Line (1 dot) (Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%) After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “SLANT LINE (1 DOT)” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “SLANT LINE (3 DOT)”.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots) SLANT LINE(3DOT) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (3 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (3 dots) to be printed. Print Sample of Slant Line (3 dots) (Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%) After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “SLANT LINE (3DOT)” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “CHARACTERS”.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.5 Characters CHARACTERS Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed causes the characters to be printed. Print Sample of Characters After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “CHARACTERS” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “BARCODE”. 2.4.6 Barcode BARCODE Pressing the [PAUSE] key while BARCODE is displayed causes the bar codes to be printed.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.7 Non-Printing NON-PRINTING Pressing the [PAUSE] key while NON-PRINTING is displayed causes a blank media to be issued. NOTE: The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding. Print Sample of Non-print After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “NON-PRINTING” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “FACTORY TEST”. 2.4.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.4 Test Print 2.4.9 Auto Print AUTO PRINT(TRAN) [FEED] Feed Gap Sensor is chosen. [RESTART] AUTO PRINT(REFL) Black Mark Sensor is chosen. Pressing the [PAUSE] key while AUTO PRINT (TRAN) or AUTO PRINT (REFL) is displayed causes the following automatic test print: (1) [PAUSE] key (2) [PAUSE] key (3) [PAUSE] key Feeds one media and prints slant lines (3 dots) on 5 pieces of media Prints bar codes on 5 pieces of media Prints characters on 5 pieces of media NOTES: 1.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2.5 Sensor Adjustment Outline of the Sensor Adjustment In the Sensor Adjustment mode, the status of the sensors and thermistors is displayed. Also you can store media level voltage and media end level voltage for the Black Mark, Feed Gap, and Ribbon End Sensors. The Sensor Adjustment menu contains the following: <5>SENSOR ADJ. [PAUSE] [H]28°C [A]28°C [PAUSE] [REF.] 3.5V [FEED] or [RESTART] [REF.] 4.8V* [PAUSE] [REF.] 3.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.5 Sensor Adjustment NOTES: 1. Perform a sensor threshold setting after changing the media to a different type. 2. An error related to the print position may be caused by the improperly set sensor threshold. In this case please perform a threshold setting in this mode. In case further adjustment is required, refer to Section 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment to make the threshold fine adjustment. 3.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2.5.3 Lower Black Mark Sensor Adjustment [REF.] 3.8V Real-time status detected by the Lower Black Mark Sensor 0.0V to 5.0V Follow the procedure below to store a media level voltage of the lower black mark sensor. (1) Load a tag stock in the printer so that the Lower Black Mark Sensor detects a print area (no black mark). (2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds. [REF.] 4.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2.5.5 Upper Black Mark Sensor Adjustment (Paper End Level) [PE REF] 0.7V Real-time status detected by the Upper Black Mark Sensor (Paper end level) Follow the procedure below to store a paper end level voltage of the Upper Black Mark Sensor. (1) Remove any paper from the detecting area of the Upper Black Mark Sensor. (2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds. [PE REF] 0.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.6 RAM Clear 2.6 RAM Clear Outline of RAM Clear In the RAM Clear mode, clearing the Maintenance Counter and initializing the Parameters are possible. After replacing the print head, ribbon motor, or platen, perform a maintenance clear. The RAM Clear menu contains the following: <6>RAM CLEAR [PAUSE] NO RAM CLEAR [FEED] No RAM Clear [RESTART] MAINTE.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.6 RAM Clear 2.6.2 No RAM Clear NO RAM CLEAR Press the [PAUSE] key. CLEAR”. No RAM Clear operation is performed and the display returns to “<6>RAM Pressing the [PAUSE] key again causes the display to return to “NO RAM CLEAR”. 2.6.3 Maintenance Counter Clear MAINTE.CNT CLEAR Press the [PAUSE] key to perform the Maintenance Counter Clear. When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears. *** COMPLETE *** Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.7 IP Address Setting 2.7 IP Address Setting Outline of the IP Address Setting In the IP Address Setting mode, you can set the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, Socket Port, DHCP, DHCP Client ID, and DHCP Host Name which are necessary for a network communication. Since each setting value is different depending on your operating environment.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.7 IP Address Setting When “<7>IP ADDRESS” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Choose an IP Address menu among “Printer IP Address”, “Socket Port”, “Gateway IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, or “DHCP”. PRINTER IP ADRES [RESTART] GATEWAY IP ADRES SUBNET MASK SOCKET PORT DHCP [FEED] DHCP CLIENT ID DHCP HOST NAME To enter each sub menu, press the [PAUSE] key. 2.7.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.7 IP Address Setting 2.7.2 Socket Port Setting To set a socket port number, follow the procedure below. SOCKET PORT [PAUSE] PORT OFF ----- [RESTART] or [FEED] PORT ON 08000 [PAUSE] PORT ON 08000 Enter a number for each digit of the port number with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key. PORT ON 08000 Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key. Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows the 4th digit setting.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.7 IP Address Setting 2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting After DHPC Client ID has been set, the DHCP host name setting menu is displayed. Press the [PAUSE] key and set the DHCP host name one byte by one byte. DHCP HOST NAME [PAUSE] MODE ASCII [PAUSE] Enter a character or a value for each of 1st byte to 16th byte sequentially using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. [PAUSE] <7>IP ADDRESS NOTES: 1.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.8 BASIC Setting 2.8 BASIC Setting Outline of Basic Setting The Basic function enables the printer to operate with the program created for other printers, by converting it to Basic program and downloading this Basic program to the printer. Setting the downloaded Basic program to be enabled/disabled, browsing the program file, data file, and area file, etc. are available in this mode.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.8 BASIC Setting 2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode This parameter is to choose whether to enable the BASIC specification function or not. When “<8>BASIC” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. BASIC ENABLE [PAUSE] [RESTART] or [FEED] BASIC ON BASIC OFF [PAUSE] FILE MAINTENANCE 2.8.2 Basic File Browser This parameter is to display the data files in the program file and basic file area. Using this function allows you to check the file names installed in the block.
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33003 2.8 BASIC Setting 2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program) This parameter is to execute the Basic expansion mode program. EXPAND MODE [PAUSE] <8>BASIC When the program for the Basic expansion mode has been downloaded, it will be executed by pressing the [PAUSE] key. The way of completion is different depending on the program. NOTE: In this mode, it is possible to add the program exlucisvely for the B-850 to the programs for other printer systems.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3. ON LINE MODE 3. ON LINE MODE In the ON LINE mode, the following settings can be performed. • • • • • • • • • • Automatic threshold setting for the Feed Gap Sensor Automatic threshold setting for the Black Mark Sensor Reset Parameter settings (Same as Section 2.2.) Printer parameter fine adjustment (Same as Section 2.3.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3. ON LINE MODE LCD message and LED indication Symbols in the message 1: : The LED is illuminated. ~: The LED is flashing. z: The LED is unlit. 2: ****: the number of unprinted media. Up to 9999 (in pieces) 3: ###: Flash memory card remaining memory for PC save area 0 to 3072 (in K bytes) 4: &&&&: Remaining flash memory capacity for storing writable characters 0 to 3072 (in K bytes) LED Indication No.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3. ON LINE MODE LED Indication No. LCD Message POWER ON LINE 19 SYSTEM ERROR z 20 LAN INITIAL... z 21 DHCP INITIAL… z 22 LOW BATTERY z z 23 Display of error message (See Notes.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting To maintain a constant print position the printer uses the media sensor to detect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between a print area and a gap or black mark. When the media is pre-printed, the darker (or more dense) inks can interfere with this process, causing “PAPER JAM” errors even if the media is not actually jammed.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.2 Reset Operation 3.2 Reset Operation A reset operation clears the print data sent from the host computer to the printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition. How to Perform a Reset Operation ON LINE Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing [PAUSE] PAUSE 52 Press and hold the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer. The number of remaining print count NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of remaining print count is displayed.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.3 Dump Mode 3.3 Dump Mode In dump mode, data in the receive buffer are printed. Data are expressed in hexadecimal values. This operation allows the user to verify programming commands or debug the program. How to Perform a Dump Operation ON LINE Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing. [PAUSE] PAUSE 52 Press and hold the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode It is possible to execute the BASIC expansion mode program in BASIC expansion mode under the following conditions: • The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded. • The BASIC enable setting mode is selected. The basic expansion mode ends when the basic expansion program is exited. How to Perform BASIC Expansion ON LINE Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting Whether to activate the automatic calibration at a power on time or not is selectable in the Automatic Calibration Mode. When the automatic calibration is activated, the printer feeds the media for about 160 mm each time the power is turned on or the Top Cover is opened, to detect a print start position. How to Choose an Automatic Calibration Setting ON LINE Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting 9. When the cutter is installed and a previous issue was performed in cut issue mode, paper is cut and ejected after automatic calibration completes. 10. When the automatic calibration is in operation, paper does not stop at a stop position of the strip issue. 11. An automatic forward feed is not performed immediately after an automatic calibration, even if the auto forward wait parameter is set to ON. 3.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting This module holds the current time: year, month, day, hour, minute, second. How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting Turn on the printer. “ONLINE” will be displayed on the LCD. Power ON ON LINE Press the [PAUSE] key to turn the printer to pause state. [PAUSE] PAUSE 52 Press and hold the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer.
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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33003 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting (Continued from the previous page) [PAUSE] TIME S 10/30/00 Second [FEED] [RESTART] [PAUSE] LOW BATT. Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables choosing whether to activate the low battery check function or not. Set the function to ON or OFF with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. CHECK [PAUSE] LOW BATT. OFF Set the second with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Press the [PAUSE] key to fix the Second.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.1 Outline of Features 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer. The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface of the printer. NOTE: Some examples of the screen provided in this section may vary according to the program files to be downloaded. 4.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 4.2.2 Setup Setup Disk Make sure that you have all two diskettes available of the “B-SA series Download Program”. Installation Procedure (1) While running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive. (2) Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN. (3) When the RUN display appears, type in A:\SETUP and click on OK. (4) Install the Download Program by following the messages on the display.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 1. First, start the printer in download mode. Power off While pressing the [FEED], [PAUSE], and [RESTART] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. DOWNLOAD MODE [FEED] or [RESTART] DOWNLOAD MODE 2 Choose either mode. For the difference, refer to NOTE below. NOTE: Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing is different between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and “DOWNLOAD MODE 2”.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 2. Turn on the PC power and start Windows. 3. Click on the START button to access the program menu. 4. Highlight “TOSHIBA TEC”, ”B-SA4T” and “Dwnld”, and click on “B-SA4T Downloader” to start up the download program. The main menu screen appears. 5. On the main menu screen, perform Default Device setting and Default Path setting in the following procedure. 1) Click on “Setting” on the upper left corner of the main menu screen.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 3) Click on the Search button on the above screen, and show the sub menu screen as shown below. Select a directory to be set as the default path. 4) Click on the Select button and then the OK button. The default path setting is completed. This setting will be effective when you start up Windows next time. 5) Select a device to be set as the default device, and then click on the OK button. The default device setting is completed.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 6. Select the drive directory in which the firmware file (*.ROM) is stored, and the file name to be downloaded. (File information will be shown on the right side of the screen.) Click on the RUN button. 7. When the following message screen appears, click on the Yes button to start the program download. To cancel a download, click on the No button.
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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33003 4.3 Firmware Download 8. While the printer is preparing for the downloading, part of the screen may be disordered. After approximately 15 seconds, the following screen will appear causing the firmware to be transferred. 9. After the firmware has been transferred to the printer successfully, the display returns to the main menu screen. 10. After data has been written into the Flash ROM successfully, the message *** COMPLETE *** “*** COMPLETE ***” appears on the LCD display.