Toshiba Bev4t User Manual

							
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33035 1.5 Appearance 
 
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1.5.5  Button and Indicator  Lamp The [FEED] button operates as FEED button or PAUSE button 
depending on the printer statuses.  
As the FEED button  • 
Pressing this button when the printer is in online 
state causes a media feed.  
•  Pressing this button after removing a cause of 
an error returns the printer to online state.  
As the PAUSE 
button  • 
Pressing this button during printing stops 
printing after completing the current label.  The 
printer resumes printing when this button is 
pressed again.   
 
The indicator lamp lights up or 
flashes in different colors depending 
on the printer statuses.  The main  indicator lamp statuses and the 
corresponding printer statuses are shown inside the top cover.  
Color Status  Printer status 
Green Lights up Stand-by 
Green  Flashes fast Communicating with a host. 
Green  Flashes 
slowly  Printing is temporarily stopped (paused).  
 
Green/Red
Flashes 
slowly  The print head temperature exceeded the 
upper limit.  
Red Lights up 
A communication error occurred. (Only 
when the RS-232C is used.) 
Red Flashes fast
A paper jam occurred.  
 
Red Flashes at 
medium  speed  The media is ended.  
Red 
Flashes 
slowly  An issue or feed was attempted with the top 
cover opened.  
 
Orange Flashes fast
A paper jam occurred din the cutter unit.  
(Only when the cutter unit is fitted.)  
Orange Flashes at 
medium  speed  The ribbon is ended. 
 
None  Unlit  The top cover is open.  
  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.1 Precautions 
 
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2. PRINTER SETUP 
 
 
 
 
 
2.1 Precautions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
This section outlines the steps necessary to
 setup your printer prior to its 
operation.  The section includes precautions, connecting cables, 
assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, and performing a test 
print. 
 
 
To insure the best operating environment, and to assure the safety of the 
operator and the equipment, please observe the following precautions. 
•  Operate the printer on a stable, level, operating surface in a location 
free from excessive humidity, high temperature, dust, vibration or 
direct sunlight. 
•  Keep your work environment static free.  Static discharges can cause 
damage to delicate internal components. 
•  Make sure that the printer is conn ected to a clean source of AC Power 
and that no other high voltage devices that may cause line noise 
interference are connected to the same mains.  
•  Ensure that the printer is connect ed only to AC mains that has a 
proper ground (earth) connection. 
•  Do not operate the printer with the cover open.  Be careful not to 
allow fingers or articles of clothing to get caught into any of the 
moving parts of the printer. 
•  Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power 
adapter connector from the printer whenever working on the inside of 
the printer or when cleaning the printer. 
•  For best results, and longer printer life, use only TOSHIBA TEC 
recommended media and ribbon. (Refer to the Supply Manual.) 
•  Store the media and ribbon in accordance with the specifications. 
•  This printer mechanism contains high voltage components; therefore 
you should never remove any of the covers of the machine as you may 
receive an electrical shock.  Additionally, the printer contains many 
delicate components that may be damaged if accessed by unauthorized 
personnel. 
•  Clean the outside of the printer with a clean dry cloth or a clean cloth 
slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. 
•  Use caution when cleaning the ther mal print head as it may become 
very hot while printing.  Wait until  it has had time to cool before 
cleaning.  Use only the TOSHIBA TEC recommended print head 
cleaner to clean the print head. 
•  Do not turn off the printer power or remove the power plug while the 
printer is printing or while the Indictor Lamp is flashing. 
CAUTION! 
Avoid using the printer in 
the locations where it is 
subjected to intense light 
(e.g. direct sunlight, desk 
light).  Such light may affect 
the sensors of the printer, 
causing malfunctions.   
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.2 Procedure before Operation
 
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2.2  Procedure before   Operation  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.3  Turning the Printer  
 ON/OFF  
 
2.3.1  Turning ON the Printer  
 
 
 
 
 
 
This section describes the outline of the printer setup. 
1.  Unpack the accessories and printer from the box. 
2.   Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a 
proper location. 
3.   Make sure that the Power Switch is off. (Refer to  Section 2.3.) 
4.   Connect the printer to a host computer with an RS-232C, Centronics 
interface, Ethernet cable or USB cable. (Refer to  Section 2.4.) 
5.   Connect the Power Adapter to the  printer, and then plug the Power 
Cord into a properly grounded power outlet. (Refer to  Section 2.5) 
6.   Load the media. (Refer to  Section 2.7.) 
7.   Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor to 
match the media being used. (Refer to  Section 2.7.) 
8.   Load the ribbon. (Refer to  Section 2.8) 
9.  Turn the Power ON. (Refer to  Section 2.3.) 
10.   Install the Printer Drivers in the host computer.  (Refer to the Printer 
Driver in the CD-ROM.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When the printer is connected to a host computer it is good practice to 
turn the printer ON before turning on  the host computer and to turn OFF 
the host computer before turning off the printer. 
 
1.   To turn ON the printer power, press the power switch as shown in the 
picture below.  Note that (  | ) is the power ON side of the switch. 
 
 
 
2.   Check that the Indicator Lamp flashes slowly in orange for 5 sec., then 
stays illuminated in green.  
 
NOTES: 
1.  To communicate directly with 
a host computer, an RS-232C, 
Centronics, Ethernet, or USB 
cable is required. 
(1) RS-232C cable: 9 pins 
(do not use a null modem 
cable) 
(2) Centronics cable: 36 pins 
(3) Ethernet cable: 10/100 Base 
(4) USB cable: V2.0 (Full  Speed) 
2.  Use of a Windows Driver will  allow issuing media on the 
printer from a Windows 
application. 
  The printer can also be  controlled with its own 
programming commands.  For 
details, please contact your 
TOSHIBA TEC representative.  
CAUTION! 
Use the power switch to 
turn the printer on/off.  
Plugging or unplugging the 
power cord to turn the 
printer on/off may cause 
fire, an electric shock, or 
damage to the printer.   
NOTE: 
If the Status Lamp is illuminated 
in red, go to  Section 4.1, 
Troubleshooting Guide . 
Power Switch  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 
2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer
 
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2.3.2  Turning OFF the   Printer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1.
  Before turning off the printer power switch verify that the Indicator  
  Lamp is illuminated in green, not flashing. 
2.  To turn OFF the printer power press the power switch as shown in the 
diagram below.  Note that (  { ) is the power OFF side of the switch. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
CAUTION! 
1.  Do not turn off the printer  power while the media is 
being printed as this may 
cause a paper jam or 
damage to the printer. 
2.  Do not turn off the printer  power while the Green 
Indicator Lamp is flashing 
as this may cause damage 
to the data being 
downloaded. 
Power Switch 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 
2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer
 
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2.4 Connecting the  Cables to the Printer
 
 
  The following paragraphs outline how
 to connect the cables from the 
printer to your host computer, and  will also show how to make cable 
connections to other devices.  Depe nding on the application software you 
use to print labels, there are four possibilities for connecting the printer to 
your host computer.  These are: 
•  A serial cable connection between the printer’s RS-232C serial 
connector and one of your  host computer’s COM ports. 
•   A parallel cable connection between  the printer’s standard parallel 
connector and your host com puter’s parallel port (LPT). 
•   An Ethernet cable connection between the printer’s Ethernet 
interface connector and one of your host computer’s Ethernet port. 
NOTE: 
▪ Use an Ethernet cable conforming to the standard.  
10BASE-T:  Category 3 or greater  
100BASE-TX:  Category 5 or greater 
Cable length: Up to 100 m segment length  
▪  Depending on the operating environment, a communication 
error may occur.  In that case,  you may need to use a shielded 
cable (STP) or device matching.  
•   A USB cable connection between the printer’s USB interface 
connector and one of your host computer’s USB port.  
NOTE: 
▪ When disconnecting the USB cable from the host computer, 
follow the “Safely remove hardware” message shown on the host.  
▪  Use a USB cable confirming to V1.1 or greater and with a Type 
B connecter provided on either end.  
 
The diagram below shows all the po ssible cable connections to the 
current version of the printer. 
 
 
c  Ethernet Interface 
d  USB Interface 
e  Parallel Interface (Centronics) 
f  Serial Interface (RS-232C) 
g  Power Jack 
 
c d
e f
NOTE: 
For the specifications of the 
serial interface cable, refer to 
APPENDIX 2, INTERFACE .  
g 
CAUTION! 
Be sure to connect the serial 
or parallel cable while the 
printer and the host computer 
are power-off states.  Failure 
to do this may cause electric 
shock, short-circuit, or 
breakdown of the printer.  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 
2.5 Connecting the Power Adapter and the Power Cord
 
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2.5 Connecting the  Power Adapter and 
the Power Cord
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1.
 Make sure that the printer power  switch is in the OFF (O) position. 
2 .  Insert the Power Cord into th e inlet of the Power Adapter. 
 
 
 
 
3.   Insert the Power Adapter connector  into the Power Jack on the rear of 
the printer.  
 
 
 
 
Power Adapter  
Power Cord
Power Adapte
r
Connector
Power Jack 
NOTES: 
1.  Since the power cord is not  enclosed in this printer, please 
purchase a proper one after 
referring to page 1-2. 
2.  The EA10953 AC adapter  should be exclusively used for 
the B-EV4T Series printer.  
The B-EV4T Series printer 
must be powered by the 
EA10953 AC adapter.  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 
2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover
 
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2.6 Opening/Closing the  Top Cover
 
 
  When opening or closing the Top Cover, please be sure to follow the 
instructions below. 
 
To open the Top Cover:  
 
1.
  Press down the Top Cover Release Button to unlock the Top Cover, 
then fully open the Top Cover.  
 
 
 
 
As the Top Cover is held by the damper, it does not close under its own 
weight. 
 
 
 
 
To close the Top Cover:  
 
1.   Press down the portions of the Top Cover indicated by the arrows 
until they click into position. 
 
 
 
WARNING! 
To avoid injury, be careful 
not to trap your fingers while 
opening or closing the cover. 
CAUTION! 
1.  Be careful not to 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.  
2.  Do not cover the Cover 
Open Sensor with your 
finger, hand, etc.  Doing so 
may cause the sensor to 
wrongly detect a cover 
close state.   
Top Cover  Top Cover
Release Button 
Top Cover
NOTE: 
Be sure to close the Top Cover 
completely.  Failure to do this 
may affect the print quality.   
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7  Loading the Media  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This section describes how to load a me dia in the printer.  This printer 
accepts label rolls, tag rolls, and  fanfold paper stocks.  Please use 
TOSHIBA TEC approved media.   
 
NOTES:  1.  Please perform a media sensor calib ration whenever you change the 
media type.  
  2.  The size of the media which can be  loaded inside the printer is as 
follows:   
Outer roll diameter: Max. 127mm (5”) 
Inner core diameter: 25.4 (1”) mm or 38.1 mm (1.5”)  
When the outer roll diameter exceeds 127 mm or the inner core 
diameter exceeds 38.1 mm, an optional External Media Roll Hanger 
is required.  For details, refer to the Installation Guide for the 
External Media Roll Hanger.   


3. Some media rolls are wound inside and the others are wound outside.  (See the diagram below.)  Both typ es of media roll should be loaded 
so that the print side faces up.  






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Press down the Top Cover Release Button to unlock the Top Cover, 
then fully open the Top Cover. 
 
 
 
WARNING! 
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.  To avoid injury, be careful  not to trap your fingers 
while opening or closing 
the Top Cover.  
CAUTION! 
Be careful not to 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.   
Top Cover Release 
Button Top Cover
 Outside wound   Inside wound 
   
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7  Loading the Media  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  2.
  Slide the Media Holder Lo ck Switch to the Unlock (▲) side to  
  release the Media Holders. 
 
 
 
3.   Open the Media Holders.  
 
 
 
4.   Place a media roll between the Media  Holders so that the media is fed 
with the print side facing up.  Fit the projection of the Media Holders \
into the core.  Make sure that the projection of the both Media Holders \
is engaged with the core firmly.  


 
 
 
5.   Turn the Media Guide Adjustment Dial in the arrow indicating 
direction to move the Media Guides outward. 
 
 
Media Holder 
Media Holder
NOTE: Media path 
Platen 
Feed Gap Senso
r 
Black mark sensor 
Media Holder
Media 
NOTES: 
1.  Refer to the Supply Path Label  attached inside of the Top 
Cover.  
2.  Make sure that the print side  faces up.  
3.  Cut the leading edge of the  media straight with scissors.  
Media Guide 
Adjustment Dial
NOTE : 
Do not forcibly move the Media 
Guides by hand, as doing so may 
break the Media Guides.    
Media Holder 
Lock Switch 
Media Holder 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7  Loading the Media  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  6.
  Adjust the media sensor position and  select a sensor type to be used.  
(Refer to Section 2.9.1)
 
 
This printer is provided with a Black  Mark Sensor which detects black 
marks printed on the reverse side of the media, and a Feed Gap Sensor 
which detects inter-label gaps.  
As the Feed Gap Sensor position is fixed, it is not necessary to move it.  
When using the Black Mark Sensor, align it with the center of a black 
mark. 

Failure to do this disables the detection of black marks, resulting 
in an error.  
 
 
 
7.   Pass the media between the Media Guides, and turn the Media Guide 
Adjustment Dial in the arrow indicating direction to adjust the Media 
Guides to the media width. 
 
 
 
 
8.   Push the Media Holders against the  media roll to firmly hold it, then 
slide the Media Holder Lock Switch to the Lock ( ▼) side. 



 
 
 
Media Guide
NOTE : 
Be careful the Media Guides do 
not squeeze the media.  Doing 
so bends the media, causing a 
paper jam or feed failure.  
Black Mark Sensor
NOTES: 
1.  The sensor type used in the last  print job has been selected.   To 
change the sensor type, refer to 
Section 2.9.1 Media Sensor 
Calibration.   
2.  The Feed Gap Sensor is  positioned 6.35 mm right from 
the media centre. 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.  The Black Mark Sensor is 
movable in a range of media 
width. 
 
 Feed Gap Sensor 
Black Mark Sensor is movable 
in the full range. 
6.35mm 
Media Guide 
Adjustment Dial
Media Holder 
Lock Switch