TEC CB-416-T3-QQ User manual

TEC Color Printer
CB-416-T3-QQ
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Accessories and Options ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.2 Cool Release Enhancement Kit ............................................................................................................... 3
1.4.3 Options .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Appearance ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Front View ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Rear View ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.5.4 Operation Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.5 Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Printer Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Installing the Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Fan Filters ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.2 Media Slide ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.3 Supply Shaft Holder ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ........................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Turning on/off the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 Turning on the Printer .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Turning off the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Loading the Media.......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Sensor Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Black Mark Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.6.2 Feed Gap Sensor .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.6.3 Media Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ................................................................................................... 19
2.7 Loading the Ribbons (for Hot Release Ribbons) ............................................................................................ 21
2.7.1 Ribbon Positions ................................................................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Loading Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.8 Loading the Ribbons (for Cold Release Ribbons) .......................................................................................... 24
2.8.1 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 24
2.8.2 Installing the Ribbon Plate .................................................................................................................... 25
2.8.3 Installing the SP Ribbon Guides ........................................................................................................... 26
2.8.4 Installing the Ribbon Tension Sheet ...................................................................................................... 27
2.8.5 Loading the Cold Release Ribbons....................................................................................................... 28
3. Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.1 Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.1.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Installation Procedure (For Windows®98) .............................................................................................. 29
3.1.3 Uninstalling the Printer Driver................................................................................................................ 35
3.2 Properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1 Displaying Printer Properties ................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.2 Summary of Properties ......................................................................................................................... 38
3.3 Page Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.1 Selecting a label size ............................................................................................................................. 39
3.3.2 Creating a new label size ...................................................................................................................... 40
3.3.3 Orientation ............................................................................................................................................. 41
3.3.4 Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................... 42
3.4 Graphics ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.4.1 Dithering ................................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4.2 Intensity ................................................................................................................................................. 47
3.4.3 Color ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.4 Color Registration ................................................................................................................................. 47
3.4.5 Spot Color Setup................................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.6 Spot Color Printing ................................................................................................................................ 50
3.5 Bar Fonts ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
3.5.1 Specifying a New Font Style ................................................................................................................. 52
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3.6 Stock .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
3.6.1 Print Method.......................................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.2 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.3 Label Gap .............................................................................................................................................. 54
3.6.4 Issue Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 55
3.6.5 Fine Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 56
3.7 Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.1 Transfer Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.2 Print Density Adjustment....................................................................................................................... 57
3.8 Device Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 58
3.8.1 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 59
3.8.2 Testing ................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.9 Print Test......................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.9.1 Procedures ............................................................................................................................................ 60
3.10 Printing a Label .............................................................................................................................................. 61
4. Online Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.1 Operation Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 64
4.2 Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 65
4.3 Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
5. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
5.1 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
5.1.1 Print Head/Platen .................................................................................................................................. 66
5.1.2 Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide .................................................................................................. 67
5.1.3 Fan Filters .............................................................................................................................................. 67
5.1.4 Covers and Panels ................................................................................................................................ 68
5.1.5 Ribbon Modules .................................................................................................................................... 68
6. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1 Error Messages .............................................................................................................................................. 69
6.2 Possible Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 71
6.3 Removing Jammed Media ............................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.1 From the Pinch Roller Unit .................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.2 From the Print Head Block .................................................................................................................... 72
6.4 When the Ribbon is Torn Apart ...................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix 1 Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 74
A1.1 Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
A1.2 Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 75
A1.3 Media.............................................................................................................................................................. 75
A1.3.1 Media Type ............................................................................................................................................ 75
A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor .......................................................................................... 76
A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor ............................................................................................... 77
A1.3.4 Effective Print Area ................................................................................................................................ 77
A1.4 Ribbon ............................................................................................................................................................ 78
Appendix 2 DIP Switches .......................................................................................................................................... 79
A2.1 DIP Switch A .................................................................................................................................................. 80
A2.2 DIP Switch B .................................................................................................................................................. 81
A2.3 Ribbon Near End Detection ........................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing ................................................................................................................ 83
Appendix 4 Message and LED .................................................................................................................................. 86
Appendix 5 System Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 88
A5.1 Operation Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 88
A5.2 Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 89
A5.3 Self-Diagnostic Test ....................................................................................................................................... 91
A5.4 Parameter Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 92
A5.5 Test Print....................................................................................................................................................... 101
A5.6 RAM Clear .................................................................................................................................................... 104
A5.7 Additional Information .................................................................................................................................. 106
A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions ........................................................................ 106
A5.7.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions ........................................... 107
A5.7.3 Cut Operation Example ....................................................................................................................... 108
A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed ............................................................................................................................. 108
A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 108
A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern ................................................................................................ 108
A5.7.7 Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR) .................................... 109
A5.7.8 Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)...................................................... 110
A5.7.9 Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)................................................. 111
Appendix 6 Interface................................................................................................................................................ 112
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