Toshiba B-FP3D-GH30-QM-R User manual

Portable Printer
B-FP3D-GH30/40-QM-R
B-FP3D-GS32/42-QM-R
B-FP3D-GH52-QM-R
Owner's Manual

2
Part Names
T
op cover open button
Operation
panel
S
trap slot
B
attery lever
Battery
cover
T
op cover
Platen
P
rint head
Peel-off unit
(GH30/GH40/GH52 only)
D
CIN connector
U
SB port
M
edia sensor
P
rint head cleaner
BD address label
(
GS32/GH30/GH52 models only)
B
elt clip
M
-3x8 screws
Tear bar
Battery pack

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Operation Panel Functions
No.
Name/Icon
Function/Usage
(1)
Liquid Crystal Display
Icons indicating the printer statuses, such as the radio intensity,
battery level, etc. are displayed.
Printer status is indicated in alpha numerals or symbols.
LCD Message
ONLINE
The printer is ready for an issue command
from the host.
PAUSE
The printer is in pause state. When the printer
is paused during printing, the number of
unprinted labels is displayed.
COVER OPEN The top cover is open.
LBL PRESENT ****
The printer is waiting for a printed label to be
removed from the media outlet. “****” indicates
the number of unprinted labels.
WAITING(XXXX)
The printer is waiting for the recovery of the
battery voltage or the temperature decrease of
the print head or motor.
(2)
WLAN Signal strength
Indicates the WLAN intensity in 4 levels
(3) Bluetooth
Bluetooth
connected
Indicates the Bluetooth connection status
Bluetooth
not connected
(4) Transmission
Data reception
by the printer
Indicates the data transmission status.
Data
transmission to
the host
(5) Sleep
Displayed while the printer is in the power saving mode.
(10)
NOTE:
Do not touch the operation
panel with a sharp object,
as its surface is easily
damaged.
POWER
FEED
PAUSE
STATUS
CHARGE
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(11)
(12)

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(6) Error
Displayed when an error has occurred in the printer.
(7)
Battery level
Indicates the battery level in 5 levels.
(8) STATUS lamp
Lights or blinks in green, red or orange to indicate the printer status.
•Lights up in green: Normal state
•Lights up in orange: Low-battery warning state (Operable)
•Lights up in red: Low-battery state
•Blinks in green or orange: Communicating or internal processing is
in progress or a printed label is waiting to be removed.
•Blinks in red: Error state
(9) CHARGE lamp
Lights up in orange while the battery pack is charging and goes out
when the battery charge is completed.
(10) [POWER] button
Turns the printer on or off.
How to turn on the printer
While the printer is off, hold down the POWER button for a few
seconds. When “ONLINE” is displayed on the LCD, the printer is
ready.
How to turn off the printer
Hold down the POWER button until the LCD goes off.
(11) [FEED] button
Feeds media or reprints a previously printed data items.
The function of the [FEED] button differs depending on the issue
mode.
(12) [PAUSE] button
Temporarily stops media issuing or restarts printing.
Used to recover the printer after the clearing of an error

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Loading a Battery Pack
Press the battery lever to open the battery cover and
insert the battery pack into the printer right up to the
end. The battery pack is locked in by the battery
cover. Be careful of the orientation of the battery
pack.
NOTE:
• Be sure to use only the
battery pack designed and
manufactured for use with the printer B-FP3D
series: B-FP803-BTH-QM-R
• When unpacked, the battery level of the supplied
battery pack is not full. Therefore, charge the
battery pack with an optional battery charger or
load the battery pack in the printer and connect an
optional adapter before using it.
♦1-slot battery charger: B-EP800-CHG-QM-R
♦6-slot battery charger: B-EP800-CHG6-QM-R
♦AC adapter: B-FP800-AC-QM-S
♦Cigarette lighter adapter: B-EP802-DC12-QM-R
♦DC Jack plug adapter: B-FP800-DCJA-QM-R
[B-FP3D Series]
1. If the battery pack leaks liquid or gives out smoke or a bad smell, immediately stop using it and keep
it away from fire. Failure to do this may cause combustion or even an explosion.
2. In the United States, used lithium ion batteries should be returned to the store where you bought the
machine. (USA only)
3. LITHIUM ION BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Caution: Do not handle any damaged batteries or any leaking lithium ions.
4. To avoid injury, be careful not to drop the battery pack on your feet.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
DO NOT CONNECT any device other than the
above to the printer.
B
attery pack
B
attery lever
Tab

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Removing a Battery Pack
Push the battery lever down in the direction of the
arrow, and remove the battery pack from the printer
by pulling on the tab.
Charging the Battery Pack with an Optional Adapter
When charging the battery pack in the printer using
an optional AC adapter, cigarette lighter adapter, or
DC adapter, insert the plug of the adapter into DCIN
connector of the printer.
NOTE:
For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual of
respective optional adapters.
When using an optional battery charger to charge
the battery packs, please refer to the Owner’s
Manual of respective models of battery charger.
Even if the ambient temperature is within the
operating temperature, the battery pack may not be
charged for safety depending on the temperature of
the battery pack.
B
attery pack
Open
Plug of the power adapter
Cover
Batt
ery lever
Tab

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Loading the Media
1.
Push the top cover open button to open the top
cover.
2. Move the paper guide lever toward the operation
panel and the paper guides outward.
NOTE:
Do not move the paper guides without unlocking
the paper guide lever. Doing this may break the
paper guides.
3. Place a media roll in the printer. Only outside
wound media can be used in the printer.
NOTE:
Be careful when working with the tear bar. Its edge
is sharp.
4.
Adjust the paper guides to the media roll width.
5. Push back the paper guide lever to lock the paper
guides.
6. Pull the top edge of the media toward the
operation panel, and close the top cover removing
slack of the media.
NOTE:
• Use Toshiba Tec approved media only. We are
not responsible for any print result due to the use
of other media.
• When you order media, contact the nearest
Toshiba Tec representative.
Top cover
o
pen button
Top cover
Paper guide
l
ever
Paper
g
uide
Release
Media
Top cover
Paper guide
lever
Paper guide
Lock
CAUTION!
The print head has become hot immediately after
printing. Therefore, cool it down before loading
the media.

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Before using a Peel-off Unit (GH30, GH40, GH52 models only)
When issuing labels in the peel-off mode, pull out
the peel-off roller before loading a label roll.
1. Open the top cover, and push the lock lever in the
direction of the arrow.
2. The peel-off unit is lifted.
Refer to “Loading the Media” on the previous
page and set a label roll.
NOTES:
1. DO NOT PULL the center of the peel-off roller
strongly. Doing so may break the peel-off roller.
2. Do not forcibly pull out the peel-off roller or push it
into the printer, otherwise the peel-off roller may
break.
3. Be careful when working with the tear bar. Its
edge is sharp.
How to put away the peel-off roller
1. Gently press the peel-off roller unit down and
push it into the printer in the direction i
ndicated by
the arrow until it clicks.
Peel
-off unit
Peel
-off unit
Peel
-off unit
Peel
-off unit
Lock lever

9
How to Attach the Accessories

Belt Clip
When you want to use the printer on belt, first
secure the supplied belt clip to the rear of the p
rinter.
1. Secure the belt clip to the printer back with the
two screws.
NOTE:
Only use the supplied screw to secure the belt clip.
The use of another screw may damage the inside of
the printer.
2. Fasten the belt clip to your belt.
Shoulder Strap (Option)
Use the following procedure to fasten an optional
shoulder strap (B-EP900-SS-QM-R) to the printer.
1. Pass either end of the shoulder strap through the
strap slot on the front of the printer.
2. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
buckle. Slide the buckle to adjust the length of
the shoulder strap.
3. Repeat for the other end of the shoulder strap.
CAUTION!
1. Care should be taken not to drop the printer when securing it to your waist or slinging it over your shoulder.
2. For fixing the printer to your belt, the belt width should be 40 mm or less. The use of the other belts may cause
the printer to fall.
M
-3x8 screws
B
elt clip
B
elt clip
Belt
S
houlder strap
Buckle
S
trap slot

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Data Transmission
USB
1. Turn on the host and start the system.
2. Turn on the printer and connect a USB cable to
the printer.
3. Connect the USB cable to the host.
4. Send data from the host to the printer.
NOTE:
• For details of the interface cable, consult the
nearest Toshiba Tec representative.
• When disconnecting the USB cable, follow the
instructions of the system on the host.
Wireless
1. When using Bluetooth, ensure the printer within
3m of the host.
In the case of wireless LAN, place the printer
within a wireless coverage area.
2. Turn on the printer and the host, and send data
from the host to the printer.
NOTE:
• Be sure to read “Precautions for Handling of
Wireless Communication Devices” before
operating the printer.
• Confirm that there are no obstacles between the
printer and the host. Obstacles may cause a
communication failure.
The radio connectivity is affected by the operating
environment. Especially, metal obstacles, metal
powder or locations enclosed by metal walls may
prevent proper communication.
For the installation location of access points,
consult
the nearest Toshiba Tec representative.
U
SB cable
U
SB port
PC
H
andy terminal
A
ccess point
[Bluetooth]
[Wireless LAN]
Handy terminal
(via
Bluetooth)
PC host
(via
Bluetooth)
Bluetooth 4.0