Toshiba Bsa4tp User Manual

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 1.4 Appearance
 
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1.4 Appearance 
 
1.4.1 Dimensions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4.2 Front View 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4.3 Rear View
 
 
 
 
The names of the parts or units introdu ced in this section are used in the 
following chapters. 
 
 
 
Dimensions in mm (inches) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCD Message 
Display 
Operation PanelMedia Outlet 
Top Cover
Front Cover 
Supply Window
Top Cover 
Release Button 
RS-232C Serial  
Interface Connector 
(Option)...

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 1.4 Appearance
 
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1.4.4 Operation Panel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4.5 Interior 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please see  Section 3.1  for further information about the Operation Panel.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCD Message 
Display  
ON LINE LED 
(Green)  ERROR LED 
(Red) 
[PAUSE]
 key [FEED] key
[RESTART]  key
WARNING! 
1.  Do not touch the Print Head 
or around it just after 
printing.  You may get 
burned as the Print Head 
becomes very hot during...

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 1.5 Options
 
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1.5 Options
Option Name  Type  Usage 
300-dpi Print 
Head  B-SA704-TPH3-QM-R  This print head enables a conversion of a 203-dpi print head of the 
B-SA4TM-GS12/B-SA4TP-GS12 model into a 300-dpi print head. 
This option is intended for use when you desire to print Kanji 
(Chinese characters) or to obtain clearer print.  
Cutter module  B-SA204-QM-R   A cutter which cuts the media one by one.  This module is slim and 
compact enough to be...

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2. PRINTER SETUP
 
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2. PRINTER SETUP 
This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer  prior to its operation.  The section includes precautions, 
loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the ope rating environment of the printer, and performing an 
online print test. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reference Procedure Setup Flow 
After referring to the Safety Precautions in 
this manual, install the printer on a safe and 
stable location....

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.2 Connecting the Power Cord
 
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2.1 Installation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.2 Connecting the  Power Cord 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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...

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.3 Loading the Media
 
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2.3  Loading the Media 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The following procedure shows the step
s 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....

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.3 Loading the Media
 
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2.3  Loading the Media  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  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).  
 
 
7.   Place the Media Holder Ass’y into the printer.  
 
 
8.   Slightly push...

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.3 Loading the Media
 
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2.3  Loading the Media  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 un til the Upper Sensor Lever clicks 
into position. 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
Make sure that the Upper Sensor 
Ass’y is locked.  If it is unlocked, a 
paper jam or print failure may 
occur....

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.3 Loading the Media
 
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2.3  Loading the Media  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 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)...

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2.3  Loading the Media  (Cont.)  
 
  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...