Toshiba B Ex4 User Guide

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33089 2.6 Printer Setting
 
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
   2.6.2.1  Printer Set 
 
(1) MEDIA LOAD 
  This parameter is to choose how 
the printer behaves to detect the 
home position. 
 
•  OFF   Media loading function is disabled (Same as a feed 
by [FEED] key) 
•  STD   When the printer is tuned on, reset in batch, or print 
head is closed, the printer detects a gap/black mark 
and feeds the paper from the sensor to the print start 
position. 
•  ECO   When the printer is tuned on, reset in batch, or print 
head is closed, the printer detects a gap/black mark 
and feeds the paper to the print start position based 
on the label pitch. 
•  ECO+Bfeed  Economy + backfeed 
 
 
(2) FORWARD WAIT 
  This parameter is to choose whether  or not to activate the auto forward 
wait function.  This function, used in the cut mode, automatically 
feeds the media forward if there is more than 1-second idle time after 
printing, to prevent the top edge of the media from curling.   
 
•  OFF  Disables the auto forward feed wait 
•  ON  Enables the auto forward feed wait 
 
 
(3) FORWARD WAIT POS. 
  When the auto forward feed wait  parameter is set to ON, the feed 
amount can be fine adjusted.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4) FW/BK ACT. 
 
• MODE1  The printer waits for next issue with 13.7-mm media 
forwarded. 
• MODE2  When the thermal transfer method, Transmissive sensor, and cut issue are selected, the printer feeds 6-
mm media backward, then waits for next issue with 
3-mm media forwarded. 
 
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
  
 
(5) HU CUT/RWD. 
  This parameter is to choose whether or not to activate the head up action in the cut issue or to use the Re winder in the batch or strip issue.  
This function prevents ribbon smudges by raising the print head 
during a reverse feed to the print start position.  
  •  OFF  Head up cut is not performed or the Rewinder is not 
used. 
•  ON  Head up cut is performed or the Rewinder is used. 
 
 
(6) RBN SAVE 
  This parameter is to choose whether or not to activate the ribbon 
saving function.  This function enables reducing the ribbon loss 
caused by taking up unused ribbon during non-print areas. 
  • TAG  Enabled (When the head lever is set to TAG 
position.) 
•  LABEL  Enabled (When the head lever is set to Label 
position) 
•  OFF Disabled. 
 
 
(7) PRE PEEL OFF 
  This parameter is to choose whether to activate the pre-strip function.  
When this parameter is set to ON, th e top edge of a label is separated 
(pre-stripped) from the backing paper be fore the label is printed.  This 
function is intended to make the strip issue easier in the case the labels 
are hard to strip due to the labe l intensity, adhesive power, or the 
printing speed. 
 
• OFF  Disables pre peel off 
•  ON  Enables pre peel off 
 
 
(8) BACK SPEED 
This parameter is to choose a back feed speed. 
In the strip issue, the back feed sp ed of 3 ips may cause a shortage of 
feed amount due to a lack of torque, slippery media surface, etc.  In 
such case, reduce the back feed sp eed to 2 ips to secure the feed 
amount. 
 
• STD 3ips 
•  LOW 2ips 
 
NOTE:  
The print head may not be raised 
depending on the rise of the 
solenoid’s temperature. 
NOTE:  
1.  Do not enable the ribbon saving  function when the ribbon saving 
module is not installed.  Doing so 
causes ribbon slack and print 
failure. 
2.  The ribbon saving option must be  selected according to the head 
lever position.  Incorrect setting 
may disable the proper ribbon 
saving function.  
NOTE:  
Pre-strip function is automatically 
enabled when the print speed is set to 
10 ips.  
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  2.6.2.2  Software Set 
 
(1) FONT CODE 
This parameter is to choose a character
 code used for printing.  Printed 
characters differ depending on the chosen character code and font.  
 
•  PC-850 
•  PC-852 
•  PC-857 
•  PC-8 
•  PC-851 
•  PC-855 
•  PC-1250 
•  PC-1251 
•  PC-1252 
•  PC-1253 
•  PC-1254 
•  PC-1257 
•  LATIN9 
•  Arabic 
•  PC-866 
•  UTF-8 
 
 
(2) ZERO FONT   
This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and 
“
Ø”. 
 
•  0  No slash used 
•  Ø   Slash  used 
 
 
(3) CODE 
This parameter is to choose a command control code. 
 
•  AUTO Automatically selected. 
•  {,|,}  
•  ESC, LF, NUL   
•  MANUAL  Control code is specified by a user. 
 
 
(4) MANUAL 
When MANUAL is selected for the CODE parameter, you need to 
specify each of the control codes 1 to 3 with hex. code. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE:  
The following fonts do not support a 
zero with a slash.   
Therefore, even if a zero with a slash is 
specified, a zero without a slash is 
used. 
[Bit map fonts] 
OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC725 Black, 
Kanji, Chinese character 
[Outline fonts] 
Price fonts 1, 2, and 3, DUTCH801 
Bold, BRUSH738 Regular, 
GOTHIC725 Black, TrueType font 
FF 
00 
FE 
01 
CODE1CODE2 CODE3  
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5) PEEL OFF STATUS 
  This parameter is to choose whether the printer sends a strip wait status to the host in response to a status request command. 
 
• OFF  
•  ON  
 
 
(6) USB I/F STATUS 
  This parameter is to choose whether or not to return a response to the  host via USB. 
 
• OFF  Disables sending a response via USB 
•  ON  Enables sending a response via USB 
 
 
(7) FEED KEY 
This parameter is to choose the function of the FEED key. 
  • FEED  Feeds one label. 
•  PRINT  Prints data in the image buffer (The last printed data) 
 
 
(8) KANJI CODE  
This parameter is to choose a KANJI code. 
  •  TYPE1 Windows code 
•  TYPE2 Original code  
  After selecting a Kanji code, press [ENTER] key 
 
 
(9) EURO CODE 
  This parameter is to choose a Euro code (€).  “20” to “FF” (Specify the hex code in 2 bytes of ASCII code) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10) AUTO HD CHK 
  This parameter is to choose whethe r to perform the auto print head 
check at a power on time. 
 
•  OFF  Auto print head check is not performed. 
•  ON  Auto print head check is performed.  
 
 
FF 
20 
FE 
21  
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
  (11) WEB PRINTER 
This parameter is to choose whether to
 use the printer as a web printer.  
When the web printer is enabled, the  status of the printer connected to 
a network can be monitored through the web browser. 
 
• OFF  Disables web printer function 
•  ON INTERNAL  Enables web printer function (using an internal 
memory) 
•  ON EXTERNAL  Enables web printer function (using an external 
memory) 
 
 
(12) RBN NEAR END 
This parameter is to choose the remaining ribbon length where the 
ribbon near end is detected.  
  •  OFF  Ribbon near end is not detected.  
•  30m  Ribbon near end is detected when the remaining 
ribbon is 30-m long. (Equivalent to ribbon diameter 
of 38 mm) 
•  70m  Ribbon near end is detected when the remaining 
ribbon is 70-m long. (Equivalent to ribbon diameter 
of 43 mm) 
 
(13) EX.I/O 
This parameter is to choose a ty pe of the expansion I/O interface 
operating mode.  This parameter  needs to be set depending on the 
expansion I/O control specification of the device to be connected via 
the expansion I/O interface.   
 
•  TYPE1 Standard mode 
•  TYPE2 In-line mode 
 
  (14) LBL/RBN END 
This parameter is to choose a printer processing when a label end or 
ribbon end is detected.  
  • TYPE1  When a label/ribbon end is detected in the middle of 
printing, the printer immediately stops printing. 
•  TYPE2  Selectable only when the ribbon saving function is 
not activated.  
When a label/ribbon end is detected in the middle of 
printing, the printer prints the half-finished label as 
far as possible, and stops when the next label is at the 
home position. 
 
 
(15)  MAXI CODE 
This parameter is to choose a Maxicode specification.  
 
• TYPE1  Compatible with the current version 
•  TYPE2 Special specification 
 
NOTE:  
The type specified by the 
command may differ from the 
actual mode, depending on the 
status of this parameter.  Also, 
the data transmission method 
differs partly.   
For details, refer to the External 
Equipment Interface 
Specification. 
NOTE:  
Since a detected remaining 
ribbon length has some margin of 
error, use the specified length as 
a guide.  
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(16) XML 
  This parameter is to choose a ty pe of XML data to be printed. 
 
• OFF  Disables XML data printing. 
•  STD Standard specification 
•  ORACLE Oracle 
•  SAP SAP 
•  STD EXT  Standard specification (External memory) 
•  ORACLE EXT  Oracle using an external memory 
•  SAP EXT  SAP using an external memory 
 
 
(17) THRESHOLD SELECT 
  This parameter is to choose wh ich threshold value for the media 
sensor to validate. 
 
• REFLECT Reflective sensor 
•  TRANS. Transmissive sensor 
 
  Then, choose which value to use.  • MANUAL SET   Threshold set in the Threshold mode takes 
effect. 
•  COMMAND SET  Threshold set by command takes effect. 
 
 
(18) ENERGY TYPE 
  This parameter is to choose an ener gy level applied to the print head. 
 
•  TRANSFER  Thermal transfer print method   → c  
•  DIRECT  Thermal direct print method  → d  
 
  c  When TRANSFER is selected for the Energy type parameter, 
choose a ribbon type.  •  Semi resin1  Semi-resin 1 
•  Semi resin2  Semi-resin 2 
•  Resin1 Resin 1 
•  Resin2 Resin 2 
•  Reserve1 to Reserve6  Reserved 
 
  d  When DIRECT is selected for the Energy type parameter  
• Standard Standard 
•  Reserve1 to Reserve9  Reserved 
 
 
(19) PW SAVE TIME 
  This parameter is to set the lengt h of time until the printer enters the 
sleep mode. (Unit: minute) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
240 min.
1 min.
239 min.
2 min. 
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
  2.6.2.3 PANEL 
 
(1)
 LCD LANGUAGE 
  This parameter is to choose a language in which the LCD message is 
displayed. 
 
• ENGLISH 
•  GERMAN 
•  FRANCH 
•  DUTCH 
•  SPANISH 
•  JAPANESE 
•  ITALIAN 
•  PORTUGUESE 
 
 
(2) MACHINE NAME 
  This parameter is to choose whether to display the model name. 
  • OFF Hidden 
•  ON Displayed 
 
 
(3) PRINT PAGE 
  This parameter is to choose whethe r to display the number of labels 
printed. 
 
• OFF Hidden 
•  ON Displayed 
 
 
(4) IP ADDRESS 
  This parameter is to choose whether to display the IP address. 
  • OFF Hidden 
•  ON Displayed 
 
 
(5) CONTRAST  
  This parameter is to adjust the contrast of the LCD. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
The language displayed on 
panel is Japanese when 
Japanese is selected, and 
English when English, German, 
French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian; 
or Portuguese is selected.   
50 
24 
48 
26 
High
Low 
						

							
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2.6.2 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.6.3 Enabling LAN/WLAN  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.6.4  Basic Program Setting  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  2.6.2.4 PASSWORD 
 
(1) PASSWORD 
  This parameter is for system administrator only.  Please do not change 
the setting for this parameter. 
 
 
 
 
 
The LAN/WLAN menu allows selecting whether or not to enable the 
LAN communication and SNMP. 
 
(1) LAN/WLAN 
 
• OFF  LAN and Wireless LAN are disabled.  
•  ON (AUTO)  Automatically selected. 
•  ON (LAN)  LAN is enabled. 
•  ON (WLAN)  Wireless LAN is enabled. 
 
 
(2) SNMP 
  • OFF  SNMP is disabled. 
•  ON  SNMP is enabled. 
 
 
 
 
The following table shows the contents of the Basic program setting 
menu. 
 
Contents of the Basic Program Setting Menu  
Menu Sub menu 
BASIC BASIC  FILE MAINTENANCE 
 TRACE 
 EXPAND MODE 
 
 
(1) BASIC This parameter is to choose whether to enable the BASIC program. 
 
• OFF  Disables BASIC program. 
•  ON  Enables BASIC program. 
 
 
(2) FILE MAINTENANCE 
The block number and BASIC program  file name (up to 12 characters) 
stored in the BASIC program storage  area are displayed.  If file name 
exceeds 12 characters, the overflowing characters are not displayed. 
When no file is stored, a hyphen (“-“) is displayed in place of the file 
name. 
 
 
USER SYSTEM MODE   
RESET 
PARAMETER SET 
ADJUST SET 
LAN/WLAN 
USER SYSTEM MODE   
PARAMETER SET 
ADJUST SET 
LAN/WLAN 
BASIC  
						

							
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2.6.4  Basic Program Setting  
 (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.6.5  Enabling Z-Mode  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) TRACE  This parameter is to choose whether to enable tracing the BASIC 
program. 
 
• OFF  Disables tracing the BASIC program. 
•  ON  Enables tracing the BASIC program.  
 
 
(4) EXPAND MODE 
The printer switches the mode to execute the BASIC program. 
 
 
 
 
The Z-Mode menu allows selecting whether or not to enable the Z-Mode 
(Zebra converter)
. 
 
(1) Z-MODE 
 
• OFF  Z-Mode is disabled.  
•  ON SETTING OFF  Z-Mode is enabled.  BASIC system mode 
program is not started immediately.  
•  ON SETTING ON  Z-Mode is enabled.  BASIC system mode 
program is started immediately.  
 
 
USER SYSTEM MODE   
ADJUST SET 
LAN/WLAN 
BASIC 
Z-MODE  
						

							
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2.6.6 Automatic Calibration 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Auto Calibration menu allows selecting whether or not to enable the 
automatic calibration at a power on time.  When the automatic calibration 
is activate, the printer feeds the  media for about 160 mm each time the 
power is turned on or the top cover is opened, to detect a print start 
position.   
 
(1) AUTO CALIB 
 
• OFF Disabled.  
•  ON TRANS.  Enabled. (Transmissive sensor) 
•  ON REFLECT  Enabled. (Reflective sensor) 
•  ON ALL  Enabled. (Transmissive & Reflective 
sensors) 
•  ON TRANS.+Bfeed  Auto calibration + back feed  
 (Transmissive sensor) 
•  ON REFLECT+Bfeed  Auto calibration + back feed 
 (Reflective sensor) 
• ON ALL+Bfeed  Auto calibration + back feed  
  (Transmissive & Reflective sensors)
 
 
 
NOTES: 
1.   When AUTO CALIB is enabled, an automatic calibration is performed at  an open/close of the print head and at a power on time.  
2.   When AUTO CALIB is enabled, the media length, effective print length,  sensor type, and whether to use ribbon or not specified by commands are 
ignored. 
3.   This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0  mm. 
4.  When the printer cannot detect the second black mark/gap, it will  continue to feed the media for up to 500.0mm.  If this does not work, the 
printer will stop, resulting in a paper jam.  
5.  During an automatic calibration, the printer also feeds the ribbon.  Even  if the ribbon is not loaded, no error results.  However, the print condition 
will be automatically changed to “No ribbon” after the calibration\
 ends.  
6.   When the cutter is installed and a previous issue was performed in cut  issue mode, the media is cut and ejected after an automatic calibration 
completes. 
7.   When a label end or a head open occurs during an automatic calibration,  the printer stops, resulting in an error.  Loading new media and closing 
the print head can clear the error and resume the automatic calibration. 
8.   The media is fed backward after an auto calibration is performed if the  reverse feed is enabled.  
 
USER SYSTEM MODE   
LAN/WLAN 
BASIC 
Z-MODE 
AUTO CALIB