Toshiba B-SA4TP SERIES User manual

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TOSHIBA Thermal Printer
B-SA4TP SERIES
SUPPLY LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
This sheet contains only the media and ribbon loading procedures. Please be sure to read the
Owner’s Manual in the CD-ROM for further information about this printer.
1. LOADING THE MEDIA
CAUTION!
1. Make sure that the Upper Sensor Ass’y is closed when taking out the Media Holder Ass’y. If the Upper
Sensor Ass’y is opened, it may be damaged.
2. Be careful not to touch the Print Head Element when raising the Print Head Block. Failure to do this may
cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.
ATTENTION !
1. Assurez-vous que le bloc supérieur des cellules de détection est fermé avant de retirer l’ensemble support
média, faute de quoi vous pourriez l’endommager.
2. Faites attention de ne pas toucher la tête d’impression en ouvrant le capot supérieur. De l’électricité statique
pourrait endommager la tête ou entraîner des problèmes de qualité d’impression.
The following procedure shows the steps to properly load the media into the printer so that it feeds straight and
true through the printer. Use the same procedure when replacing the media, also.
The printer prints both labels and tags.
1. Press the Top Cover Release Button and gently open
the Top Cover to its fully open position supporting it
with your hand.
1. Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into
the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.
2. The Print Head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the media.
3. To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
AVERTISSEMENT !
1. Ne touchez à aucune pièce en mouvement. Assurezvous d’avoir bien arrêté l’imprimante avant de
charger le média, afin de réduire le risque d’avoir vos doigts, vos bijoux ou vos habits entraînés dans le
mécanisme.
2. La tête chauffe beaucoup en imprimant. Laissez-la refroidir avant de charger le média.
3. Pour éviter les blessures, faites attention de ne pas vous pincer les doigts en ouvrant ou en fermant le
ca
p
ot.
WARNING!
NOTE:
As the Top Cover is heavy, be sure to support it with your
hand when opening it. Failure to do this may cause the
printer to fall over backward.
Top Cover
Top Cover
Release Button
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2. Take out the Media Holder Ass’y from the printer.
3. Raise the Release Lever and remove the Media Holder
(Left).
4. Insert the Media Shaft into the core of a media roll.
5. Put the Media Holder (Left) onto the Media Shaft. Push
the Media Holder (Left) and the Media Holder (Right)
against the media until the media is held firmly in place.
This will automatically centre the media.
6. Fold the Release Lever to lock the Media Holder (Left).
NOTE:
When the inner core diameter of the media roll is
40mm, remove the Spacers from the Media Holders.
Media Holder
Ass’y
Upper Sensor
Ass’y
Media Holder (Left)
Release Lever
Media Shaft
Spacer
Media Holder
(Right)
Media Holder
(Left)
Release Lever
Media Holder
(Left)

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7. Place the Media Holder Ass’y into the printer.
8. Slightly push the Upper Sensor Lever inside (), and
open the Upper Sensor Ass’y ().
9. Pull the media out of the front of the printer, and
adjust the Media Guides to the media width. This will
automatically centre the media.
10. Lower the Upper Sensor Ass’y until the Upper Sensor
Lever clicks into position.
Media Holder
Ass’y
Upper
Sensor
Ass’y
NOTE:
Be careful of the orientation of the Media Holder Ass’y and
the media.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the Upper Sensor Ass’y is closed when
placing the Media Holder Ass’y into the printer. If the
Upper Sensor Ass’y is opened, it may be damaged.
ATTENTION !
Assurez-vous que le bloc supérieur des cellules de
détection est fermé avant de retirer l’ensemble support
média, faute de quoi vous pourriez l’endommager.
Upper Sensor
Ass’y
Upper Sensor
Lever


Media Guide
Upper
Sensor
Lever
Upper
Sensor
Ass’y
Click
NOTE:
Make sure that the Upper Sensor Ass’y is locked. If it is
unlocked, a paper jam or print failure may occur.
CAUTION!
Be sure to close the Upper Sensor Ass’y before
closing the Top Cover. If the Upper Sensor Ass’y is
opened, it may be damaged.
ATTENTION !
Assurez-vous que le bloc supérieur des cellules de
détection est fermé avant de retirer l’ensemble support
média, faute de quoi vous pourriez l’endommager.

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11. After loading the media, it may be necessary to set the
position of the Media Sensor used to detect the print
start position for label or tag printing
Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position
When using a label stock without black marks, the Feed
Gap Sensor is used to detect a print start position.
(1) Push the Upper Sensor Lever inside and open the
Upper Sensor Ass’y.
(2) Slide the Lower Sensor Tab with your finger to move
the Feed Gap Sensor so that the Feed Gap Sensor is
positioned at the centre of the labels. ( indicates the
position of the Feed Gap Sensor).
It may be easier to move the Lower Sensor Tab if you
use a pen inserting its tip into the pinhole of the tab.
(3) Lower the Upper Sensor Ass’y until the Upper Sensor
Lever clicks into position.
(4) Slide the Upper Sensor Tab to move the Feed Gap
Sensor so that it aligns with the lower Feed Gap
Sensor.
Setting the Black Mark Sensor position
When using media with black marks, the Black Mark
Sensor is used to detect a print start position.
(1) Push the Upper Sensor Lever inside and open the
Upper Sensor Ass’y.
(2) Check the reverse side of the media for the black mark
position.
(3) Slide the Lower Sensor Tab to move the Black Mark
Sensor so that it is in line with the centre of the black
mark on the media.
( indicates the position of the Black Mark Sensor).
It may be easier to move the Lower Sensor Tab if you
use a pen inserting its tip into the pinhole of the tab.
Upper
Sensor
Tab
Feed Gap
Sensor
Lower
Sensor
Tab
Black Mark
Sensor
NOTES:
1. Be sure to set the Black Mark Sensor to detect the
centre of the black mark, otherwise a paper jam or no
paper error may occur.
2. After adjusting the Black Mark Sensor position, align
the Upper Feed Gap Sensor with the Lower Feed Gap
Sensor. This is because a paper end is detected by the
Feed Gap Sensor.
NOTE:
Be sure to align the Upper Feed Gap Sensor with the
Lower Feed Gap Sensor. Failure to do this may cause a
paper jam error.
Feed Gap
Sensor Lower
Sensor
Tab
Pinhole
Pinhole
Black
Mark
Media

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12. There are three issue modes available on this printer.
How to set the media for each mode is provided
below.
In the batch mode, the media is continuously printed and
fed until the number of labels/tags specified in the issue
command have been printed.
(1) Pull the top edge of the media past the Platen.
(2) Close the Top Cover until it clicks.
When the optional Strip Module is fitted, a label is
automatically removed from the backing paper at the Strip
Plate as each label is printed.
(1) Open the Front Cover holding its right side.
Batch Mode
Strip Mode
(
Option
)
Front Cover Strip Unit
Be careful that your fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc.,
are not draw into the rollers of the Strip Unit.
AVERTISSEMENT !
Prenez garde à ce que vos doigts, un bijou ou une
pièce d’habits ne soit pas entraînés dans les rouages
du mécanisme du
p
ré décolleur.
WARNING!

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(2) Press down the Release Bar to open the Strip Unit.
(3) Remove enough labels from the leading edge of
the media to leave
300mm of backing paper free.
(4) Pass the backing paper through the opening under
the Backing Paper Feed Roller. Then, close the
Strip Unit until it clicks.
(5) Insert the leading edge of the backing paper into the
slot of the Front Cover.
(6) Close the Front Cover and the Top Cover.
When the optional Cutter Module is fitted, the media is automatically cut.
Insert the leading edge of the media into the Media Outlet
of the Cutter Module.
Release Bar
Strip Unit
Backing Paper
Backing Paper Feed Roller
Click
NOTE:
Be sure to close the Strip Unit completely. Failure to
do this may cause a paper jam.
Top Cover
Front Cover
Slot
Cut Mode (Option)
Media
CAUTION!
1. When using a label stock, be sure to cut the gaps.
Cutting labels will cause the glue to stick to the
cutter, which may affect the cutter quality and
shorten the cutter life.
2. Use of tag paper which thickness exceeds specified
value may affect the cutter life.
ATTENTION !
1. Assurez vous de massicoter les étiquettes sur
l’échenillage. Si vous massicotez l’étiquette, de la
colle risque de ’accumuler sur la lame du massicot,
affectant la qualité et la durée de vie de ce dernier.
2. L’utilisation de cartonnette dont l’épaisseur excède
les spécifications peut réduire
The cutter is sharp, so care must be taken not to
injure your fingers when handling the cutter.
AVERTISSEMENT!
Le massicot présente des parties coupantes, prenez
garde à ne pas vous blesser en le manipulant.
WARNING!

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13. Change the print head pressure according to the
thickness of the media to be used, by using the Head
Position Lever.
14. If the loaded media is direct thermal media (with a
chemically treated surface), the media loading
procedure is now completed. Close the Top Cover.
If the media is normal media, it is also necessary to
load a ribbon.
2. LOADING THE RIBBON
Head Position Lever



NOTES:
1. Be sure to set both Head Position Levers in the same
direction. Failure to do this may cause blurred
printing.
2. Do not leave the Head Position Levers positioned at the
middle. When closing the Top Cover, they block the
Print Head Positioning Shaft, and the Top Cover cannot
be closed.
Head Position Lever

Head Position Lever
Print Head
Positioning Shaft
Media type or thickness Head Position
Lever

Label or Thin media Move the levers
toward the front
of the printer.
If a clear print cannot be obtained,
change the position to .

Tag paper or Thick paper
Move the levers
toward the back
of the printer
If a clear print cannot be obtained,
change the position to .
CAUTION!
Be careful not touch the Print Head Element when opening the Top Cover. Failure to do this may cause
missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.
ATTENTION !
Faites attention de ne pas toucher la tête d’impression en ouvrant le capot supérieur. De l’électricité statique
pourrait endommager la tête ou entraîner des problèmes de qualité d’impression
1. Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into
the moving parts, be sure to load the ribbon once the printer has stopped moving completely.
2. The print head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the ribbon.
3. To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
AVERTISSEMENT!
1. Ne touchez à aucune pièce en mouvement. Assurezvous que l’impression s’est complètement
arrêtée avant de charger le média, afin de réduire le risque d’avoir vos doigts, vos bijoux ou vos
habits entraînés dans le mécanisme.
2. La tête chauffe beaucoup en imprimant. Laissez-la refroidir avant de charger le film.
3. Pour éviter les blessures, faites attention de ne pas vous pincer les doigts en ouvrant ou en
fermant le capot.
WARNING!
NOTE:
When replacing the ribbon, leave the printer power on. Then, press the [RESTART] key to restart an operation.

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There are two types of media available for printing on: these are thermal transfer media (normal media) and
direct thermal media (with a chemically treated surface). DO NOT LOAD a ribbon when using a direct thermal
media.
1. Press the Top Cover Release Button and gently open
the Top Cover to its fully open position supporting it
with your hand.
2. Fit the core of the ribbon supply roll into the Ribbon
Holders (Supply side), aligning the notch of the ribbon
core with the protrusion of the Ribbon Stopper.
3. Lower the Top Cover to its 45 ° angle open position.
While pushing the Top Cover Stopper, raise the Top
Cover again. This will fix the Top Cover.
Top Cover
Top Cover
Release Button
Ribbon Holder (Supply side)
Ribbon Supply Roll
Fit the protrusion
into the notch.
Notch
45
°
Top Cover
Top Cover Stopper

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4. Open the Ribbon Cover.
5. Fit the ribbon take-up core into the Ribbon Holder
(Take-up side), aligning the notch of the ribbon core
with the protrusion of the Ribbon Stopper
6. Turn the ribbon take-up core in the direction indicated
by the arrow to remove any slack.
7. Close the Ribbon Cover until it clicks.
8. Gently close the Top Cover until it clicks.
Ribbon Cover
Ribbon Holder
(Take-up side)
Be sure to close the Ribbon Cover before closing the
Top Cover. It is dangerous to close the Top Cover
with the Ribbon Cover opened, as the Ribbon Cover
slams shut.
AVERTISSEMENT!
Assurez-vous de bien fermer le capot d’accès film
avant de fermer le capot supérieur. Il est dangereux
de fermer le capot supérieur avec le capot film
ouvert,
car celui-ci risque de se refermer en claquant.
WARNING!
Ribbon Cover
Top Cover
NOTES:
1. Be sure to remove any slack in the ribbon when
printing. Printing with a wrinkled ribbon will lower the
print quality.
2. When a ribbon end is detected, “RIBBON ERROR”
message will appear on the display and the ERROR
LED will illuminate.
3. When disposing of the ribbons, please follow the local
rules.
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