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) 
Ribbon Cover
USB Interface 
Connector 
Parallel Interface 
Connector 
(Centronics) 
AC Power Inlet
LAN Interface 
Connector 
Power Switch 
O: OFF 
 I: ON 
238 (9.4)
332 
(13.1) 339 (13.3) 
Wireless LAN 
Interface Board 
(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 
printing.  
2.  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.  
3.  To avoid injury, be careful 
not to trap your fingers 
while opening or closing the 
cover.  
Ribbon Stopper
(Take-up side) Ribbon Cove
r
Caution 
Label
 
Print Head
Head Position Lever 
Media GuideMedia Holder Ass’y
Platen
Caution symbol for 
the print head (Please 
refer to WARNING 1)
Supply Path Label
Caution about the 
moving parts 
(Please refer to 
WARNING 2.)  
Head Position
Leve
r
Head Position Label
(Refer to  Section 2.3 Loading 
the Media, Step 13 .) 
Caution 
Label
  Caution about the 
cover open/close 
(Please refer to 
WARNING 3.)   
						

							
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 fitted in the Front Cover.  
Strip module  B-SA904-H-QM-R 
  This module peels off a printed label from the backing paper at the 
media outlet.  It is slim and compact enough to be fitted in the Front 
Cover. 
Serial Interface 
Board B-SA704-RS-QM-R 
  Installing this PC board provides an RS232C interface port. 
Wireless LAN 
Board B-SA704-WLAN-QM 
  Installing this PC board allows a communication by wireless LAN. 
RFID module  B-SA704-RFID-U1-US 
B-SA704-RFID-U1-EU 
B-SA704-RFID-H1-QM Installing this module enables read and write of RFID tags. 
Applicable frequency range diffe
rs depending on the module types:
U1-US: UHF, 902MHz to 928MHz 
U1-EU: UHF, 869.5MHz 
H1-QM: HF, 13.56MHz 
  
						

							
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. 
Connect a power cord to the power inlet of 
the printer, then, to an AC outlet. 
Load a label stock or tag stock.
Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or 
black mark sensor according to the media to 
be used. 
In case of thermal transfer printing, load the 
ribbon. 
Connect the printer to a host computer or a 
network. 
Set the printer parameters in the system 
mode. 
Installation 
Connecting the power cord
Loading the media 
Setting the operating  environmen
t 
Media sensor position  ali
gnment 
Loading the ribbon 
Connecting to a host computer 
Make a print test in your operating 
environment and check the print result.   Print test 
2.1 Installation 
2.2  Connecting the Power 
Cord 
2.3  Loading the Media 
2.3  Loading the Media 
2.4  Loading the Ribbon 
2.5  Connecting the Printer toYour Host Computer 
2.7  Setting an Operating 
Environment 
2.9 Print Test 
Automatic threshold setting 
Manual threshold setting 
If necessary, install the printer driver in your 
host computer.  Installing the printer driver 2.8  Installing the Printer 
Drivers 
If the print start position cannot be detected 
properly when pre-printed label is used, set 
the threshold automatically.  
If the print start position cannot be detected 
properly even an automatic threshold setting 
is performing, manually set the threshold.  
2.11 Threshold Setting 
2.11 Threshold Setting 
Turn on the printer power.Turning the power ON 2.6  Turning the Power ON 
Position and Print Tone Fine 
ad
justment 
If necessary, fine adjust the print start 
position, cut/strip position, print tone, etc.  
2.10 Position and Print Tone 
Fine Adjustment  
						

							
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 environment static free.  Static discharge can cause 
damage to delicate internal components. 
•  Make sure that the printer is connected 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. 
•  Assure that the printer is connect ed to the AC mains with a three-
prong power cable that has the proper ground (earth) connection. 
 
 
1.   Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF (
{) position. 
  Connect the Power Cord to the pr inter as shown in the figure below 
  
 
 
2.   Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown 
in the figure below.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    [Example of US Type]  [Example of EU Type] 
CAUTION! 
As a Power Cord is not supplied 
with the printer, please purchase 
an approved on that meets the 
safety standard of each country. 
(Refer to  APPENDIX 3 .) 
Power Cord 
Power Switch
Power CordPower Cord 
CAUTION! 
As the enclosure of this product 
is made from plastic, do not 
install the printer where it might 
be exposed to oil or solvent.
   
						

							
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.   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. 
 
 
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. 
WARNING! 
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 
opening the Top Cover.  
Failure to do this may cause 
missing dots by static 
electricity or other print 
quality problems.  
Media Holder (Left)
Release Lever Media Holder 
Ass’y 
Top Cover 
Top Cover Release Button
NOTE: 
1.  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. 
2.  For the specification of  available media, refer to 
Section 7.1 Media .  
3. 
When the inner core diameter 
of the media roll is 40 mm, 
remove the Spacers from the 
Media Holders.
 
Upper Sensor 
Ass’y 
Media Shaft 
Spacer  
						

							
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 the Upper Sensor Lever inside ( c), and open the Upper 
Sensor Ass’y ( d).  
 
 
NOTE: 
Be careful of the orientation of the 
Media Holder Ass’y and the media. 
Release Lever
Media Holder (Right)
Media Holder (Left)
Media Holder (Left)
Upper Sensor 
Ass’y 
Upper Sensor Lever
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.  Media Holder Ass’y
Upper Sensor 
Ass’y 
c  d 
						

							
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.  
Media Guide
Upper Sensor 
Lever 
Upper Sensor 
Ass’y 
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. 
Click  
						

							
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)  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.  
  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 un til 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.  
 
 
 
Upper Sensor 
Tab 
Feed Gap 
Sensor
Lower Sensor Tab
Feed Gap 
Sensor
NOTE: 
Be sure to align the Upper Feed 
Gap Sensor with the Lower Feed 
Gap Sensor.  Failure to do this 
cause a paper jam error. 
Pinhole  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.3 Loading the Media
 
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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 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. 
 
 
(4)  Lower the Upper Sensor Ass’y un til the Upper Sensor Lever clicks 
in position. 
 
 
 
 
 
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.  
Pinhole