TEC Portable Printer B-210 SERIES Owner’s Manual Document No.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Address : TEC Corporation : 570 Ohi to. Ohito-Cho. Tagata-Gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 41 D-23 Japan declares that following product Product Name : Bar Code Printer model : B-210 Series options : All Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety EMC : EN 60 950 : EN 56 022 IEC 801 -2 IEC 801-3 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/ 23/EEC. and the EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
EM1-33043A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Page INTRODUCTION ........................1-1 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL ...........1-10 1.2 ACCESSORIES .....................1-11 2. SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 2-1 2.1 PRINTER .............................. 2-1 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) ................................... 2-2 2.3 RADIO INTERFACE ............. 2-2 2.4 IrDA INTERFACE ................... 2-3 2.5 MEDIA .................................. 2-4 3. APPEARANCE ............................3-1 3.
EM1-33043A TOC 1 Page 9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......... 9-1 9.1 CLEANING ............................. 9-1 9.2 COVERS AND OPERATION PANEL .............. 9-3 9.3 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA .................................... 9-4 10. TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 10-1 CAUTION: 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior written permission of TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TEC B-210 series portable printer. The B-210 printer displays its high performance with extraordinarily high speed printing up to 50.8 mm/sec. It has a considerably compact and light body of 88 mm in height, 128 mm in width and 50 mm in depth, weighing about 460 g.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION To avoid injury, be careful not to catch or jam your fingers while opening or closing the cover. CAUTION 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 "O" position to stop movement.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions This Owner's Manual and the products (machines) which you have purchased contain indications which should be observed in order to use the machines safely and prevent harm to yourself and others and damage to property. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below. Read these indications and become familiar with their contents before reading this Owner's Manual.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION • Avoid water, operation with wet hands or cleaning with a moistened cloth. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not wipe the machine with a cloth moistened with thinner or other volatile solvent as this may cause fire or electric shock. • Use the specified battery only. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock. • Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION • If the battery gets wet, dry it completely. Using a wet battery may cause fire or electric shock. • Be aware of the following precautions when using batteries. Otherwise they could heat up, burst or burn. ■ Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it with a microwave or oven, etc. ■ Do not load the battery with the electrodes reversed. ■ Do not connect the electrodes with metal objects like wire.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 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. • Keep away from flame or other sources of heat. Failure to do this may cause fire or machine failure. • Do not drop or shock the machine as this may cause machine failure. • During lightening, turn off and keep away from the machine because of danger of electric shock and machine failure.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION • Unload the battery when the machine will not be used for a long time. Failure to do this may cause machine failure. • Keep the battery away from flame, a heat source or other locations subject to high temperature. Failure to do this may cause it to over heat or burn. • Use the specified battery charger only. Failure to do this may cause the battery to overheat, burst or burn. • Do not force the battery into the machine or battery charger.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Precautions The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly. 1 Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions: * Temperatures below -5°C and above 40°C * Direct sunlight * Excessive vibration 2 The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL • B-210 Series Model name description B-211-GH11-GB Destination GB: Great Britain QP: Europe QM: Other countries Interface 11: Radio (418 MHz) + RS-232C 12: Radio (433 MHz) + RS-232C 23: RS-232C 24: RS-232C + IrDA Issue mode H: Batch/Strip mode Dot density of the print head G: 8 dots/mm NOTE: The B-211-GH11-GB model is for exclusive use in Great Britain.
EM1-33043D 1. INTRODUCTION 1.2 ACCESSORIES 1.
EM1-33043D 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRINTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRINTER Item Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Issue mode Print head Print method Print head dot density Print speed Effective print width Fonts Bar code types Interface Power source Description 128 mm (W) x 88 mm (H) x 50 mm (D) Approximate 460 g, 450 g∗ (Including a battery) -5°C ~ 40°C 25%~ 85% RH (No condensation) Batch mode/Strip mode Thermal print head Thermal direct 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) Max. 50.8 mm/sec.
EM1-33043D 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) Item Description Baud rate 9600 bps Protocol XON/XOFF, 8 bit data, Even parity, Stop bit = 1 bit Signals TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS 2.3 RADIO INTERFACE The following specification is applicable only to the GH11 and GH12 models. Item Type Description FM superhet UHF radio telemetry receiver (Complies with MPT1340∗, ETS300- 220∗∗) Receiving frequency 418 MHz∗, 433.
EM1-33043D 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.4 IrDA INTERFACE 2.4 IrDA INTERFACE The following specification is applicable only to the GH24 model. Item Type Transmission speed Communicable distance Peak wavelength of the infrared ray Communicable angle Ambient light immunity Intensity of emission Receivable infrared ray Protocol Description Physical layer conforming to IrDA-SIR V1.0 19200 bps 0.3 m max. 850 to 900 nm ±15° degrees max. 1,000 lx max. (under a fluorescent lamp or incandescent lamp) Min.
EM1-33043D 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.5 MEDIA 2.5 MEDIA Label I E B A H G D C Feed direction Receipt paper Receipt Black Mark (on reverse side) B A H G F D Fig.
EM1-33043D 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.5 MEDIA (Unit: mm) Issue mode Batch mode Strip mode A Label/Receipt Pitch 10.0 ~ 167.0 13.0 ~ 67.0 B Label/Receipt length 7.0 ~ 160.0 10.0 ~ 60.0 C Width including backing paper 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55±0.5 Item D Media width Label 31.0 ~ 52.0 Receipt 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49 52, 55±0.5 E Gap length 3.0 ~ 7.0 F Black mark length 3.0 ~ 7.0 G Effective print width ~ 48.0 H Effective print length 7.0 ~ 160.0 I Margin 1.0 (gap = 7 mm) ~ 5.
EM1-33043D 3. APPEARANCE 3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW 3. APPEARANCE 3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW Front View REPRINT Button Status Indicator Power Switch Battery Cover Release Catch IrDA Interface Window (GH24 model only) Battery Cover Media Cover Media Cover Release Catch Media Outlet Backing Paper Outlet Rear View Belt Holder Serial Interface Connector Fig.
EM1-33043D 3. APPEARANCE 3.2 OPERATION PANEL 3.2 OPERATION PANEL REPRINT STATUS I REPRINT Button Each time this button is pressed, the printer issues the same label as the previous one. When the button is held, the printer issues labels continuously. Receipts are fed for 20 mm by pressing this button once. STATUS Indicator (Red) The status indicator lights, and then goes off at power on. The indicator which does not light or stays lit indicates the loaded battery is uncharged.
EM1-33043D 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY CAUTION: 1. Be sure to turn off the printer before loading the battery. 2. Use the specified battery only. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock. 3. In the United States, used lithium ion batteries should be returned to the store where you bought the machine. (USA only) 4. LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER EM1-33043D 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY 2) Load a fully charged battery into the printer. NOTE: Remove the battery pack cover from the battery, and then load the battery in the correct orientation as indicated in the following figure. Battery Battery Pack Cover Fig. 4-2 3) Close the battery cover completely. 4) Turn on the printer and the status indicator will blink, then go off. The status indicator which does not light or stays lit indicates that the battery is uncharged.
4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER EM1-33043D 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE NOTE: The media guide is not required for a 55 mm wide label roll. 1) Slide the media cover release catches and open the media cover. WARNING! A cutter is attached to the inside of the media cover. Care should be take not to injure your hand with the cutter when opening the cover. 2) Fit the media guide into a slot which corresponds to the width of media to be used.
4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER EM1-33043D 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE Slot Unit: mm 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Media 52 49 46 43 40 37 34 Width 3) To remove or relocate the media guide, push up the pin on the media guide with a screw driver or equivalent, and remove the media guide from the printer. Media Guide Pin Fig.
EM1-33043D 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA WARNING! A cutter is attached to the inside of the media cover. Care should be taken not to injure your hand with the cutter when opening the cover. This printer prints both labels and receipts. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Slide the media cover release catches in the direction indicated by arrows A and open the media cover. A Media Cover A Fig.
5. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 3. Put a label roll or a receipt roll into the media holder unit in the orientation as shown below. Media Roll Media Holder Unit Fig. 5-2 • Batch issue 1. Insert the leading edge of the label roll into the media outlet. Fig.
5. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 2. Close the media cover completely. Make sure that the media cover release catches snap back into position. Fig. 5-4 3. Turn on the printer and press REPRINT button. The printer align the print start position for label. When using receipts, printer will feed for 20 mm.
5. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 5. LOADING THE MEDIA • Strip issue 1. Unroll the label roll a little and remove a label. Fig. 5-5 2. Close the media cover completely. Make sure that the media cover release catches snap back into position. Fig.
5. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 3. Turn on the printer and press the REPRINT button. The printer will align the print start position. NOTES: 1. Be sure to take up any slack in the media roll before closing the media cover. An incompletely closed cover will cause a media skew, print position misalignment, poor print quality, paper jam, etc. 2. If the media cover is closed while the printer is turned on, the printer will automatically feed a label to align the print position.
6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO EM1-33043D YOUR WAIST 6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST 6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST CAUTION: Care should be taken not to drop the printer when securing it to your waist. 1) Lift the belt holder. Belt Holder Fig. 6-1 2) Insert the belt holder into your belt and lower the printer to secure it to your waist. Belt Holder Belt 6- 1 Fig.
EM1-33043D 7. ISSUING THE MEDIA 7. ISSUING THE MEDIA 7. ISSUING THE MEDIA CAUTIONS: 1. Radio communication between a handy terminal and the B-210 printer is guaranteed when the handy terminal is in the operator’s hand and the printer is secured at the waist. Proper radio communication may not be obtained when used in other conditions and in areas subject to noise and radio interference. 2. Be sure to disconnect the RS-232C interface cable from the printer before performing radio communication or IrDA. 3.
7. ISSUING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 7. ISSUING THE MEDIA 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Send data from the handy terminal to the printer. (Regarding the operation of the handy terminal, please refer to the handy terminal’s operating manual.) (Radio Communication Sample) Fig. 7-1 3. Issuing labels 1) The number of labels are specified when issuing labels in batch mode. To re-issue the label, press the REPRINT button. 2) The printer prints labels one by one in strip mode by pressing the REPRINT button.
7. ISSUING THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 7. ISSUING THE MEDIA 3) After printing the receipt, press the REPRINT button to feed it to the position where it is easily cut. Each time the REPRINT button is pressed, the receipt is fed for 20 mm. 4. Trim off the printed media upward or downward with the cutter. NOTE: Do not pull the media toward the feed direction, as this will misalign the print position of the next media. Media Fig.
8. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 8. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA 8. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA CAUTION: Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media which meet specified requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten the head life and result in problems with bar code readability or print quality. All media should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the media or printer. Read the following guideline carefully.
8. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA EM1-33043D 8. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA • The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have the specifications which exceed Ca++ 800 ppm, Na+ 800 ppm, K+ 800 ppm and CL- 600 ppm. • Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain components which shorten the print head's product life. Do not use labels pre-printed with ink which contains hard substances such as carbonic calcium (CaCO3) and kaolin (Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O).
9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33043D 9.1 CLEANING 9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING WARNING! Care should be taken not to injure your hand with the cutter when cleaning. To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The greater the usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage = weekly: high usage = daily). 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the media cover. 3. Remove the media roll from the printer. 4.
EM1-33043D 9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING 6. Remove paper particles or stains from the feed gap sensor, black mark sensor, and the batch/strip sensor with a soft cloth. Print Head Cleaner Cutter Print Head Fig. 9-1 Strip Roller Feed Gap Sensor Black Mark Sensor Platen Strip Mode Sensor Fig.
9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33043D 9.2 COVERS AND OPERATION WARNING! 1. Be sure to turn off the printer prior to performing any maintenance. 2. Do not use any tool that may damage the print head. 3. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer. 9.2 COVERS AND OPERATION PANEL The covers should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NOTE: Clean the printer cover with an electrostatic free cleaner for automated office equipment. CAUTION: 1.
9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33043D 9.3 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA 9.3 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the media cover. 3. Remove the media roll from the printer. 4. Remove the jammed media. DO NOT USE any sharp implement or tool as these could damage the printer. 5. Clean the print head and platen, then remove any further dust or foreign substances.
EM1-33043D 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 10. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Turn off the printer, then contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. When a problem occurs during operation, the status indicator will blink or light. Refer to the following troubleshooting guide and take corrective action. Status Indicator Blinks Cause Action Media end Load a new media roll.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING EM1-33043D 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Check The printer Did the status does not indicator light issue media. and then go off at power on? Is the printer turned on? Corrective action Charge the battery fully. Turn on the printer. Is the media roll Re-load the media loaded correctly? roll correctly. Is the status Check the handy indicator blinking terminal for an error or lighting? status, and take appropriate action described in the handy terminal’s operating manual.
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