TEC B-450-QP SERIES User manual

TEC Thermal Printer
B-450-QP SERIES
Owner’s Manual
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LIST OF STANDARDS OF CONFORMITY
We, TOSHIBA TEC Corporation of 570 Ohito Ohito-Cho Tagata-Gun Shizuoka-Ken 410-
2392 Japan
declare in our sole responsibility that the product:
Bar Code Printer, B-450 Series
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards under Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
Safety : EN 60 950
EMC : EN 55022
: EN 50082-1
Harmonics : EN 61000-3-2
Voltage Fluctuations: EN 61000-3-3
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 "OFF" position to stop movement.
WARNING!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
VORSICHT:
• Schallemission: unter 70dB (A) nach DIN 45635 (oder ISO 7779)
• Die für das Gerät Vorgesehene Steckdose muß in der Nähe des Gerätes und leicht zugänglich
sein.
Copyright © 2000
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

TEC Thermal Printer
B-450-QP SERIES
Owner’s Manual

(i)
Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
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 effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified
using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your
authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
Meanings of Each Symbol
This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).
Specific warning contents are drawn inside the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.
Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet”.)
Do not use voltages other than the
voltage (AC) specified on the rating
plate, as this may cause fire or
electric shock.
Any other than the
specified AC voltage
is prohibited.
WARNING This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the
machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.
Prohibited Do not plug in or unplug the power
cord plug with wet hands as this may
cause electric shock.
Do not place metal objects or
water-filled containers such as flower
vases, flower pots or mugs, etc. on
top of the machines. If metal objects
or spilled liquid enter the machines,
this may cause fire or electric
shock.
If the machines share the same
outlet with any other electrical
appliances which consume large
amounts of power, the voltage will
fluctuate widely each time these
appliances operate. Be sure to
provide an exclusive outlet for the
machine as this may cause the
machines to malfunction.
Do not insert or drop metal,
flammable or other foreign objects into
the machines through the ventilation
slits, as this may cause fire or electric
shock.
Prohibited Prohibited
Prohibited Do not scratch, damage or modify
the power cords. Also, do not place
heavy objects on, pull on, or exces-
sively bend the cords, as this may
cause fire or electrical shock.
Prohibited
Continued use of the machines in an
abnormal condition such as when the
machines are producing smoke or
strange smells may cause fire or elec-
tric shock. In these cases, immedi-
ately turn off the power switches and
disconnect the power cord plugs from
the outlet. Then, contact your author-
ized TOSHIBA TEC representative for
assistance.
Disconnect
the plug.
If the machines are dropped or their
cabinets damaged, first turn off the
power switches and disconnect the
power cord plugs from the outlet, and
then contact your authorized
TOSHIBA TEC representative for
assistance. Continued use of the
machine in that condition may cause
fire or electric shock.
Disconnect
the plug.

(ii)
Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
CAUTIONThis 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 then contact your
authorized TOSHIBA TEC repre-
sentative for assistance. Continued
use of the machine in that condition
may cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect
the plug.
Do not remove covers, repair or
modify the machine by yourself. You
may be injured by high voltage, very
hot parts or sharp edges inside the
machine.
No disassem-
bling.
Ensure that the equipment is
properly grounded. Extension cables
should also be grounded. Fire or
electric shock could occur on
improperly grounded equipment.
Connect a
grounding
wire.
When unplugging the power cords,
be sure to hold and pull on the plug
portion. Pulling on the cord portion
may cut or expose the internal wires
and cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect
the plug.
Precautions
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.
• Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:
* Temperatures out of the specification * Direct sunlight * High humidity
* Shared power source * Excessive vibration * Dust/Gas
• 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.
• USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.
• DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high tem-
peratures, high humidity, dust, or gas.
• Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.
• Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.
• Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equip-
ment likely to cause mains interference.
• Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.
• Keep your work environment static free.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall
causing injury.
• Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the
machines and may cause fire.
• Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.
• Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.
• Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.
Request Regarding Maintenance
• Utilize our maintenance services.
After purchasing the machine, contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance
once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the
machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid
rainy seasons.
• Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to
maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.
For details, please consult your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
• Using insecticides and other chemicals
Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or
other parts to deteriorate or cause the paint to peel.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................E1- 1
1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL ..............................................................................E1- 1
1.2 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................E1- 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................E2- 1
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................E2- 1
2.2 PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................E2- 1
2.3 PAPER (LABEL/TAG) SPECIFICATIONS ................................................E2- 2
2.4 RIBBON SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................E2- 2
2.5 OPTION ....................................................................................................E2- 2
3. APPEARANCE.................................................................................................E3- 1
3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW.................................................................................E3- 1
3.2 OPERATION PANEL ................................................................................E3- 1
4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS...............................................................................E4- 1
5. SETUP PROCEDURE ......................................................................................E5- 1
5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION ......................................................E5- 1
5.2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER....................................................................E5- 1
6. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................E6- 1
6.1 INSTALLING THE SUPPLY HOLDER UNIT ............................................E6- 1
6.2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD AND CABLES................................E6- 1
7. LOADING THE RIBBON ..................................................................................E7- 1
8. LOADING THE PAPER....................................................................................E8- 1
9. THRESHOLD SETTING...................................................................................E9- 1
10.CARE/HANDLING OF THE PAPER AND RIBBON ......................................E10- 1
11.GENERAL MAINTENANCE...........................................................................E11- 1
11.1CLEANING..............................................................................................E11- 1
11.2COVERS .................................................................................................E11- 2
11.3REMOVING JAMMED PAPER ...............................................................E11- 3
12.TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................E12- 1
APPENDIX...........................................................................................................E13- 1
INDEX
Page
CAUTION:
1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA
TEC.
2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.
3. Please refer to your local Authorised Service representative with regard to any queries you may
have in this manual.
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005

E1-1
1. INTRODUCTION ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
CD-ROM Parallel Interface Cable
Label Ribbon
1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the TEC B-450 Series thermal/transfer printer. This new generation high
performancehighqualityprinterisequippedwiththelatesthardwareincludingthenewlydevelopedhigh
density(11.8dot/mm,300dot/inch)printhead. Thisallowsveryclearprintatamaximumspeedof101.6
mm/sec. (4 inch/sec.). Other standard features include an external paper supply.
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
gainmaximumperformanceandlifefrom your printer. For most queries please refer to thismanual and
keep it safe for future reference.
1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL
•B-452-TS12-QP
•B-452-TS12-QP-PAC
Model name description
B - 4 5 2 - T S 1 2 - Q P - P A C
Destination Code
QP: European Version
Thermal direct/Thermal transfer
Specification
10: without Centronics interface and expansion memory
12: with Centronics interface and expansion memory
Issue mode
S: Batch
Resolution
T: 11.8 dots/mm (300 dpi)
1.2 ACCESSORIES
Owner's Manual
(EO1-33005) Power Cord
Supply Holder Unit
The PAC model also includes the following
accessories.
Special Code
PAC: with a start up kit
No description: without a start up kit
Supply Holder
Spacer

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2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
Supply voltage 220 - 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption 0.41 A, 74 W maximum (standby: 0.15 A, 23.5 W maximum)
Operating temperature 5˚C ~ 40˚C
Relative humidity 25% ~ 85%RH (no condensation)
Dimensions 270 mm (width) x 245 mm (height) x 200 mm (depth), with Supply holder
unit 410 mm (depth)
Weight 4.7 kg (without paper and ribbon)
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
B-452-TS12-QP
Item Model
∗ Data Matrix
TM
is a trademark of International Data Matrix, Inc.
PDF417 is a trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc.
QR code is a trademark of DENSO CORPORATION.
Maxi code is a trademark of United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
2.2 PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS
Print head Thermal print head 11.8 dots per mm (300 dots per inch)
Printing methods Direct thermal or Thermal transfer
Print speeds 50.8mm/sec.(2inch/sec.)forserialbarcodesandtwo-dimensionalcodes,
101.6 mm/sec. (4 inch/sec.)
Maximum print width 105.7 mm (4.16 inches)
Dispensing modes Batch (Continuous), Strip (Option) and Cut modes (Option)
(Bothcutandstripmodesareavailableonlywhentheirrespectivemodules
are fitted.)
Available bar-code types JAN8, JAN13, EAN8, EAN8 + 2 digits, EAN8 + 5 digits
EAN13, EAN13 + 2digits, EAN13 + 5 digits
UPC-E, UPC-E + 2 digits, UPC-E + 5 digits
UPC-A, UPC-A + 2 digits, UPC-A + 5 digits
MSI, ITF, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128
Industrial 2 to 5, UCC/EAN128, Customer bar code, POSTNET
RM4SCC, KIX code
Two-dimensional code Data Matrix, PDF417, QR code, Maxi code
Graphics All types of graphic files are available when using the windows driver.
However, only BMP and PCX files are available when using the program-
ming commands.
Fonts Times Roman (6 sizes), Helvetica (6 sizes), Presentation (1 size),
Letter Gothic (1 size), Prestige Elite (2 sizes), Courier (2 sizes),
OCR (2 types), Writable characters, Outline font (7 type)
Optional True Type Fonts (20 type)
Rotations 0˚, 90˚, 180˚, 270˚
Standard interfaces Serial interface (RS-232C)
Parallel interface (Centronics)
Optional keyboard interface
B-452-TS12-QP
Item Model

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2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
2.3 PAPER (LABEL/TAG) SPECIFICATIONS
2.3 PAPER (LABEL/TAG) SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES: 1. To ensure goodprint qualityand maximum printhead life use onlyTOSHIBA TEC specifiedpaper and
ribbons.
2. Forfurtherinformationaboutpaperandribbon,refertoSection10.CARE/HANDLINGOFTHEPAPER
AND RIBBON.
Type Spool type
Width 60 mm ~ 110 mm
Length (300 m)
Outer diameter Ø65 mm (max.)
2.4 RIBBON SPECIFICATINS
2.5 OPTION
[Unit: mm]
Span of one label/tag
Label length
Width including backing paper
Label width
Gap length
Black mark length (Tag paper)
Effective print width
Effective print length
Print speed up/slow down area
Black mark length (Label)
Outer roll diameter
Thickness
Labeldispensingmode
Item Batch mode Strip mode Cut mode
25.4 ~ 999.0
23.4 ~ 997.0
25.4 ~ 114.0
22.4 ~ 111.0
2.0 ~ 20.0
2.0 ~ 20.0
10.0 ~ 105.7
15.0 ~ 500.0
15.0 ~ 500.0
1.0
MIN. 2.0
MAX. ø152.4 (Paper Core ø38, 40, 42 or 76.2)
0.13 ~ 0.17
2.0 ~ 20.0 6.0 ~ 20.0
Label
Tag
0.1 ~ 0.17 0.1 ~ 0.17
15.0 ~ 999.0
13.0 ~ 997.0
Label: 37.0 ~ 999.0
Tag: 25.4 ~999.0
31.0 ~ 993.0
Description
A stop-and-cut rotary cutter
Thismodulestripsthelabelfromthebackingpaperwiththe
take-up block and strip block.
This module is an external intelligent keyboard unit.
Installing this board in the printer allows a connection with
anexternaldevicewiththe exclusive interface, suchasthe
keyboard module.
ThisboardenablestheprintertobeusedinaLANnetwork
by using the command language.
Option Name
Cutter module
Strip module
Keyboard module
Expansion I/O inter-
face board
LAN interface board
Type
B-7204-QM
B-7904-H-QM
KB-80-QM
B-7704-IO-QM
B-7704-LAN-
QM
NOTE: To purchase the OPTIONAL KIT, please contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC repre-
sentative or TOSHIBA TEC Head Quarter.

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3. APPEARANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
3. APPEARANCE
3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW
3.1 FRONT/REAR VIEW
Front View Rear View
3.2 OPERATION PANEL
POWER LED (Green)
Lights when the power is turned on.
ON-LINE LED (Green)
1)Flasheswhencommunicatingwithahostcomputer.
2) On while printing.
ERROR LED (Red)
Lights when a communication error occurs, when the
paper/ribbon ends or the printer is not operating cor-
rectly.
FEED Key
Feeds paper.
PAUSE Key
Pauses printing.
Resets the printer when paused or when an error
occurs.
Fig. 3-2
Operation Panel
Power Switch
O : OFF
I:ON
Paper Outlet
Fig. 3-1
Paper Guide
DIP Switch
Top Cover Paper Guide Lock Lever
Supply Holder AC Power Inlet
Serial Interface Con-
nector (RS-232C)
Optional
Keyboard
Connector
Parallel Interface
Connector (Centronics)
or Optional LAN Inter-
face Connector
Optional Expansion
I/O Interface Con-
nector

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4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS
The DIP switches are located at the rear of the printer.
4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS
DIP SW
Fig. 4-1
WARNING!
Turn the POWER OFF before
changing the DIP switches.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON/OFF
1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
6
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
7
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
Function
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
19200 bps
None
EVEN
Not available
Available
Available
Not available
RAM clear mode (Maintenance counter)
Threshold manual setting mode
Sensor adjustment mode
RAM clear mode (Parameter)
Normal operation mode
Program down load operation
Remarks
Transmission speed
(Baud rate)
Parity
Stacker
Auto media feed
Selectable only when
DIP SW #8 is ON.
Operating mode
DIP SW
NOTES: 1. DIP Switch settings are read at power on time.
2. ToentertheprogramdownloadmodefirstsetDIPSW#8toON. Theprinterwillthenenter
the relevant modes, as selected by DIP SWS #6 and #7. To initialise these modes hold
down the [FEED] or [FEED] and [PAUSE]
keys whilst turning the power on. If the printer
is turned on without pressing a key, it will enter the program download mode.
Do not set the switches to the maintenance mode as this may cause a failure.
3. WhenDIPSW#8issettoOFF,thebackingpaperthicknesssettingcanbechangedbythe
following combination of DIPSWs #6 and #7.
No.6
OFF
ON
No.7
OFF
OFF
Thickness of Backing Paper
70µm Thin Backing Paper
80µm Thick Backing Paper

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5. SET UP PROCEDURE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
5. SET UP PROCEDURE
5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
This machine 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..........9 pins
(2) Centronics cable .......36 pins
•To print a label format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.
■Interface Cables
To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following
requirements:
•Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalised connector housings.
•Kept as short as possible.
•Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.
•Should not be tied to power line conduits.
■RS-232C Cable description
The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host computer should be one of the following two
types:
NOTE:Use an RS-232C cable with metric connector securing screws.
5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
DB-9S
Connector to PC DB-9P
Connector to Printer
DB-25S
Connector to PC DB-9P
Connector to Printer
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Housing
Signal
N.C.
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
N.C.
Shield
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Housing
Signal
N.C.
TXD
RXD
DSR
GND
DTR
CTS
RTS
N.C.
Shield
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
Signal
Shield
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DTR
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Signal
N.C.
TXD
RXD
DSR
GND
DTR
CTS
RTS
N.C.
5.2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER
•Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
•Use a grounded electrical outlet do not use adapter plug.
•Be sure there is adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.
•Keep your work environment static free.
Fig. 5-1

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6. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
6. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
6.1 INSTALLING THE SUPPLY HOLDER UNIT
6.1 INSTALLING THE SUPPLY HOLDER UNIT
Fig. 6-2
Power Cord
Serial Interface Cable
(RS-232C)
WARNING!
Turn the POWER SWITCH to OFF before connecting the power cord or cables.
Fit the two studs on the bottom of the printer into the holes in the supply holder unit.
6.2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD AND CABLES
Fig. 6-1
WARNING!
Turn the power OFF before installing the supply holder unit.
Supply Holder Unit
Parallel Interface Cable
(Centronics)

E7-1
7. LOADING THE RIBBON ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
7. LOADING THE RIBBON
7. LOADING THE RIBBON
Fig. 7-2
Fig. 7-1
Print Head Block
Head Release Lever
Top Cover
3. Fit the protrusion of the guide wheel into the notch of the ribbon core (take-up side).
4. Pull the knob and set the ribbon core to the spring guide wheel.
Guide Wheel
Protrusion
Notch
Knob
Spring Guide Wheel Ribbon Core
(Take-up side)
The printer is capable of printing in both direct thermal and thermal transfer modes.
DO NOT LOAD a ribbon when using a direct thermal paper.
1. Turn the power off and open the top cover.
2. Move the head release lever toward the front of the printer and raise the print head block.
WARNING!
Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot.

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7. LOADING THE RIBBON ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
7. LOADING THE RIBBON
5. Set the ribbon core (supply side) by fitting the protrusion into the notch.
6. Turn the guide wheel in the arrow-indicating direction to remove any slack of the ribbon.
NOTE: Make sure that the ribbon has no wrinkles and the protrusions are fitted into the notches of the
ribbon cores.
Fig. 7-3
Fig. 7-4
Guide Wheel

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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
8. LOADING THE PAPER
8. LOADING THE PAPER
8. LOADING THE PAPER
2. Set the supply holders to both sides of the paper roll.
Fig. 8-1
Supply Holder
Hook
Fig. 8-2
Spacer
Fig. 8-3
Paper Roll
Supply Holder
WARNING!
Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot.
This supply holder accepts four sizes of label core: 38 mm, 40 mm, 42 mm and 76.2 mm.
When using a paper roll of 38 mm, 40 mm or 42 mm, remove the spacers from the supply holders
using the following procedure.
1. Push both hooks of the spacer to remove it from the supply holder. Keep the removed spacers safe.

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8. LOADING THE PAPER
8. LOADING THE PAPER
3. Put the paper roll and supply holders on the supply holder unit.
NOTE: Paper may be wound outside or inside. Regardless of the paper roll, the paper must be loaded
so that the print side faces upward.
Fig. 8-5
Paper Roll
Supply Holder
Paper Guide
PaperGuideLockLever
SupplyHolderGuide
Lock Lever
4. Push both sides of the supply holder guides against the paper roll, then lock them with the lock lever.
NOTE: Make sure that the supply holders rotate slightly.
5. Pass the paper through the printer until it is past the paper outlet.
6. Adjust the position of the paper guides to the paper width, then lock them with the lock lever.
Fig. 8-4
Paper wound inside. Paper wound outside.
7. Close the print head block by pressing both sides of the print head block’s top until it clicks.
Fig. 8-6
Head Block

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8. LOADING THE PAPER
8. LOADING THE PAPER
Fig. 8-8
Top Cover
NOTE: Pass the paper straight from the supply holder to paper outlet. Failure to do this may cause
skew feeding or paper jam.
8. Close the top cover. Paper loading is now completed.
Batch type:
Fig. 8-7
Supply Holder
Paper GuidePaper
Platen
A
B
A = B
.
.
Cutter type: Whereacutterisfittedloadthepaperasstandardandfeeditthroughthecuttermodule.
NOTES: 1. When using the cutter, be sure to cut the backing paper between the labels. Cutting
on the label will cause the glue to stick to the cutter, which may affect the cutter quality
and shorten it's life.
2. Use of tag paper that exceeds the specified thickness may affect the cutter life.
Fig. 8-9
Cutter Module
Paper Outlet
Paper

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8. LOADING THE PAPER
8. LOADING THE PAPER
Strip type:
1Strip the labels from the backing paper for about 200-mm long from the top edge of the label roll.
2First push the strip lever toward the printer to release the hook, and then pull the strip lever.
3Pass the backing paper between the strip roller and the strip guide roller. After taking up any slack of
the paper, set the strip lever in position.
Fig. 8-10
Strip Lever
Strip Guide Roller
Backing Paper

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9. THRESHOLD SETTING
9. THRESHOLD SETTING
Fortheprintertomaintainaconstantprintpositionitusesthetransmissivesensortomeasure theamount
of light passing through the gap between labels. When the paper is pre-printed, the darker (or more
dense) inks can interfere with this process causing paper jam errors. To eliminate this problem a
minimum threshold can be set for the sensor in the following way.
(1) The power is off.
(2) Set the DIP switches to enter the manual threshold
setting mode.
(3) Turn the power ON while pressing and holding the
[FEED] key.
The transmissive sensor is selected.
(4) Press the [FEED] key.
The reflective sensor is selected.
Thesensortypeisswitchedbypressingthe[FEED]
key. Loadthepre-printedlabel rollintheusualway.
(5) Press and hold the [PAUSE] key.
The paper will feed through the printer until the
[PAUSE] key is released. Release the [PAUSE]
key after more than 1.5 labels have been fed.
(Threshold setting is completed by this operation.)
(6) Turn the power OFF.
NOTES: 1.Tosetthethresholdproperly,besuretofeedmorethan1.5labels. Insufficientpaperfeeding
may result in an incorrect threshold setting. In this case, repeat the procedure.
2. While the print head is raised, the [PAUSE] key does not work.
3. If the paper runs out or a cutter error occurs, it will not be detected during the paper feed.
4. If the printer does not print in the correct position even after the threshold setting, the
transmissive sensor adjustment may be wrong. In this case, re-adjust the transmissive
sensor,andthensetthethresholdagain. (Whenthebackingpaperisthick,thetransmissive
sensor adjustment is required.)
Power OFF
Power Online Error
Power Online Error
Power Online Error
[FEED]
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
DIPSW
6
ON
7
OFF
8
ON
Power OFF
: ON
: OFF
: BLINK
9. THRESHOLD SETTING