Toshiba B-8204-QM-R User manual

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Rotary Cutter Module
B-8204-QM-R Installation Manual
1. APPLICABLE MODEL
This optional kit is the rotary cutter module, which is intended for the following models:
B-SX4T Series, B-SX5T Series
NOTE: When using the Rotary Cutter to the B-SX4T Series, be sure to install the Ribbon Saving Module
(B-9904-R/R2-QM). Failure to do this may cause a paper jam or ribbon error.
2. PACKING LIST
All the following parts are supplied with the kit. Make sure you have all items shown below.
Cutter Unit (1 pc.) Cutter Cover (1 pc.) Cutter Drive Unit (1 pc.) Harness Ass’y
(2-pin & 9-pin) (1 pc.)
Cord Bush (1 pc.)
(For B-SX4 only)
Print Head Cleaner (1 pc.)
(P/No.: FMQB0051601)
• Installation Manual (1 copy)
• SM-4x8 Screw (6 pcs.)
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
3.1 Installing the Rotary Cutter Unit on the B-SX4T Series
1) Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
2) Remove the two black screws to detach the front plate.
NOTE: Retain the two black screws and front plate.
WARNING
!
1. Follow all manual instructions. Failure to do so could create safety hazards such as fire or
electrocution.
• Manual instructions must be followed when installing option kits or adding cables to avoid
system failures and to insure proper performance and operation
• Failure to follow manual instructions or any unauthorized modifications, substitution or change
to this product will void the limited product warranty.
2. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before installing the rotary cutter module.
3. Be careful not to injure your fingers when installing the swing cutter module.
4. Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands with the covers.
Front Plate
Black Screws
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3) Remove the four B-4x5 screws from the side panel (L).
4) Open the top cover and remove the three P-4x8 screws that secure the side panel (L).
5) Lift the side panel (L) and put it aside.
6) Disconnect the fan motor harness from CN19 on the Main PC board, and then separate the side
panel (L).
7) Fix the cutter drive unit to the printer with the three SM-4x8 screws.
B-4x5 Screw P-4x8 Screw
Top Cover
B-4x5 Screw
Side Panel (L)
SM-4x8 Screw
Cutter Drive Unit
Side Panel (L) Fan Motor Harness
Fan Motor
CN19
Main PC Board
SM-4x8 Screw
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8) Connect the 9-pin connector of the harness ass’y to CN7 and 2-pin connector to CN9 on the cutter
driver unit, respectively.
9) Fit the bush to the harness ass’y in the orientation as shown below.
10) Insert the harness ass’y into the hole in the main frame. Fit the bush into the hole.
CN7 (9 pins)
CN9 (2 pins)
Harness Ass’y
Bush
Harness Ass’y
Hole
Main Frame
Harness Ass’y
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11) Fix the harness ass’y with the clamp.
12) Connect the 9-pin connector of the harness ass’y to CN15, and 2-pin connector to CN18 on the
Main PC board, respectively.
13) Turn the head lever counterclockwise to Free position.
14) Open the ribbon shaft holder plate.
15) Raise the print head block until it stops.
Main PC Board
Clamp
Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate
Print Head Block
CN18 (2 pins)
CN15 (9 pins)
Harness Ass’y
Head Leve
r
Free position
Lock position
(Label)
Lock position
(Tag)
Stoppe
r
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16) Connect the four harnesses of the cutter unit to CN8, CN10, CN11 and CN12 on the cutter drive
unit.
17) Fit the two tabs of the cutter drive unit into the notches, and then fix the cutter unit with the three
SM-4x8 screws.
Cutter Unit
Cutter Drive Unit
Print Head Block
Cutter Unit
CN8 CN12 CN10
CN11
SM-4 x 8 Screw
Notch
Tab
Notch Tab
SM-4 x 8 Screw
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18) Attach the cutter cover to the cutter unit with the two screws so that the tab of the cutter cover turns
on the cutter cover open switch.
NOTES: 1. Be careful not to pinch the cutter harness by the cutter cover.
2. Make sure that the anti-static brush is protruding from the media outlet.
19) Close the print head block and ribbon shaft holder plate.
NOTE: DO NOT excessively push down the print head block to close it. Doing so may cause a
failure of the print head block or damage to the print head.
20) Reassemble the side panel (L) and close the top cover. Finally check the cutter operation.
Screw
Cutter Cover
Anti-static
Brush
Media Outlet
Cutter Cover
Open Switch
Tab
Cutter Cover
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3.2 Installing the Rotary Cutter Unit on the B-SX5T Series
Since the strip module is standard on the B-SX5T series, it is necessary to remove the rewinder guide plate,
strip sensor, etc. before installing the cutter module.
1) Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
2) When the printer is used in the batch or strip mode:
Remove the two black screws to detach the front plate.
NOTE: Retain the two black screws and front plate.
When the printer is used in the built-in rewinder mode:
Open the top cover, remove the two SMW-4x8 screws, and detach the rewinder guide plate from the
printer.
3) Remove the four B-4x5 screws from the side panel (L).
4) Open the top cover and remove the three P-4x8 screws that secure the side panel (L).
Front Plate
Black Screws
B-4x5 Screw P-4x8 Screw
Top Cover
B-4x5 Screw
Side Panel (L)
Rewinder Guide Plate
SMW-4x8B Screw
SMW-4x8B Screw
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5) Lift the side panel (L) and put it aside.
6) Disconnect the fan motor harness from CN19 on the Main PC board, and then separate the side panel
(L).
7) Remove the SM-4x8 screw that secures the operation panel ass’y.
8) Half open the top cover, otherwise the operation panel ass’y cannot be removed from the printer.
9) Lift the operation panel ass’y to release the hook, and then remove the operation panel ass’y by
moving it forward.
Operation Panel Ass’
y
Top Cover
SM-4x8 Screw
Side Panel (L) Fan Motor Harness
Fan Motor
CN19
Main PC Board
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10) Disconnect the operation panel harness from the operation panel ass’y.
11) Turn the head lever clockwise to Free position.
12) Open the ribbon shaft holder plate.
Operation Panel Ass’y
Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate
Operation Panel Harness
Hook
Head Leve
r
Free position
Lock position
(Label)
Lock position
(Tag)
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13) Raise the print head block until it stops.
14) Remove the two SMW-4x8 screws that secure the strip sensors (TR) and (LED).
15) Release the strip sensor (LED) harness from the cable clamp, and disconnect it from the shorter harness
of the strip sensor harness (TR).
Print Head Block
Stoppe
r
SMW-4x8B Screw
Strip Sensor (Tr)
SMW-4x8B Screw
Strip Sensor (LED)
Cable Clamp
Strip Sensor Harness
(for LED)
Shorter Harness of the Strip
Sensor Harness (for Tr)
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