Toshiba Bsx4t Manual

							1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
1.5 Appearance
 
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1.5 Appearance 
 
1.5.1 Dimensions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.2  Front View 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.3  Rear View
 
 
 
 
The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the 
following chapters. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dimensions in mm (inches) 
LCD Message Display 
Operation Panel 
Power Switch 
{: OFF 
 |: ON 
Media Outlet 
Top Cover 
Expansion I/O 
Interface Connector 
(Option)  Serial Interface  
Connector (RS-232C) 
Parallel Interface 
Connector (Centronics) 
Supply W indow 
PCMCIA Card Slot (Option), 
USB Connector (Option), or 
LAN Connector (Option)  
AC Power Inlet
291460
308
 
308 
(12.1) 
291 (11.5) 460 (18.1) 
USB Connector 
(Option) or LAN 
Connector (Option)  
						

							1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
1.5 Appearance
 
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1.5.4  Operation Panel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.5 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 
POW ER LED
(Green)
[FEED]
 key
[RESTART]
 key 
Ribbon Stopper
Print Head Block 
Head Lever 
Ribbon ShaftSupply Holder  Locking Ring 
Supply Shaft 
Print Head  
Platen  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.1 Precautions 
 
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2.  PRINTER SETUP 
 
 
 
 
2.1 Precautions 
 
  
 
This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its 
operation.  The section includes precautions, connecting cables, 
assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, inserting the optional 
memory card, 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 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 connected to the AC mains with a three-
prong power cable that has the 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 especially the optional cutter mechanism. 
· Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power cord 
from the printer whenever working on the inside of the printer such 
as changing the ribbon or loading the media, or when cleaning the 
printer. 
· For best results, and longer printer life, use only TOSHIBA TEC 
recommended media and ribbons. 
· Store the media and ribbons in accordance with their 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 
unauthorised 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 thermal 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 ON LINE lamp is blinking.  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.2 Procedure before Operation 
 
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2.2  Procedure before  
Operation 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.3  Fitting the Fan Filter 
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.
  Fit the Fan Filter to the printer.  (Refer to Section 2.3.) 
4.
  The host computer must have a serial, Centronics parallel, USB or 
LAN port. (Refer to Section 2.4.) 
5.
  Be sure to insert the power cord plug into an AC 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 
depending on 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 2.6.) 
10. 
Perform a test print. (Refer to Section 2.10.) 
11. 
Install the Printer Drivers. (Refer to the Printer Driver Manual.) 
 
 
When installing the printer, it is important to ensure that the Fan Filter is 
attached before using the printer.  
The Fan Filter consists of 2 parts: 
  (1) Filter Pad 
  (2) Filter Retainer 
To fit the Fan Filter, put the Filter Pad inside the Filter Retainer and 
simply press into place as shown in the diagram below, ensuring 
connecting pins are aligned with the connecting holes.  
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
To communicate with the host 
computer, one of the following 
cables is required. 
  (1) RS-232C cable: 25 pins 
  (2) Centronics cable: 36 pins 
  (3) USB: B plug (Option) 
  (4) LAN: 10 Base-T or 100 
Base-TX (Option) 
Filter Pad 
Filter Retainer 
Snap On 
Snap On  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer
 
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2.4 Connecting the 
Cables to Your 
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.  Depending on the application software 
you use to print labels, there are 4 possibilities for connecting the 
printer to your host computer.  These are: 
·  A serial cable connection between the printer’s RS-232 serial 
connector and one of your host computer’s COM ports.   
(Refer to APPENDIX 3.) 
·  A parallel cable connection between the printer’s standard parallel 
connector and your host computer’s parallel port (LPT). 
·  An Ethernet connection using the optional LAN board.  
·  A USB cable connection between the printer’s optional USB 
connector and your host computer’s USB port. (Conforming to 
USB 1.1) 
The diagram below shows all the possible cable connections to the 
current version of the printer. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics) 
d Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C) 
e Expansion I/O Interface Connector (Option) 
f Power Inlet 
g USB Interface Connector (Option) 
h PCMCIA Card Slot (Option) 
i LAN Interface Connector (Option) 
 
c 
de 
f 
g, 
h, or i 
NOTES: 
1.  The picture on the right shows 
the layout of the interface 
connectors when the options 
are fully installed.  It may be 
different depending on your 
system configuration. 
2.  The USB interface and LAN 
interface cannot be used at the
same time.  
gori  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.5 Connecting the Power Cord
 
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2.5 Connecting the 
Power Cord
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1.
  Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF (
{
{) position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.
  Connect the Power Cord to the printer as shown in the figure below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.
  Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown 
in the figure below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
[QQ Type]  [QP Type] 
 
CAUTION! 
1.  Make sure that the printe
r 
Power Switch is turned to 
the OFF position (
{) 
before connecting the 
Power Cord to prevent 
possible electric shock or 
damage to the printer. 
2.  Use only the Power Cord 
supplied with the printer.  
Use of any other cord 
may cause electric shock 
or fire. 
3.  Connect the Power Cord 
to a supply outlet with a 
properly grounded 
(earthed) connection. 
Power Cord 
Power Cord Power Cord 
Power Switch  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF
 
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2.6  Turning the Printer 
ON/OFF
 
 
 
2.6.1  Turning ON the Printer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.6.2  Turning OFF the Printer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 When the printer is connected to your host computer it is good practice to 
turn the printer ON before turning on your host computer and turn OFF 
your host computer before turning off the printer. 
 
 
1.
  To turn ON the printer power, press the Power Switch as shown in the 
diagram below.  Note that ( |
 )
 is the power ON side of the switch. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.
  Check that the ON LINE message appears in the LCD Message 
Display and that the ON LINE and POWER LED lights are 
illuminated.   
 
 
 
 
 
1. 
Before turning off the printer Power Switch verify that the ON LINE 
message appears in the LCD Message Display and that the ON LINE 
LED light is on and is 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! 
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.  
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 ON LINE 
lamp is blinking as this 
may cause damage to 
your computer. 
Power Switch 
Power Switch 
NOTE: 
If a message other than ON 
LINE appears on the display or 
the ERROR LED lamp is 
illuminated, go to Section 5.1, 
Error Messages.  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7 Loading the Media 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The following procedure shows the steps to properly load the media into 
the printer so that it feeds straight and true through the printer. 
 
The printer prints both labels and tags. 
 
1.
  Turn off the power and open the Top Cover. 
2.
  Turn the Head Lever to Free
 position, then release the Ribbon Shaft 
Holder Plate.  
3.
  Open the Print Head Block.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.
  Turn the Locking Ring counterclockwise and remove the Supply 
Holder from the Supply Shaft. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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! 
NOTES: 
1.  When the Head Lever is 
turned to 
Free position, the 
Print Head is raised. 
2.  To allow printing the Head 
Lever must be set to 
Lock 
position.  (This ensures that 
the Print Head is closed.) 
  There are two head pressure 
levels in the 
Lock position. 
Set the Head Lever depending 
on the media type:  
 Position c: Labels 
 Position d: Tags 
  However, proper position 
may differ depending on 
media.  For details, refer to 
TOSHIBA TEC authorised 
service representative.  
3.  Do not turn the Locking Ring 
counter-clockwise too far or it 
may come off the Supply 
Holder.  
CAUTION! 
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. 
Top Cover 
Head Lever  Print Head Block 
Locking Ring 
Supply Holder Supply Shaft Ribbon Shaft 
Holder Plate 
c 
d  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7  Loading the Media 
(Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5.
  Put the media on the Supply Shaft. 
6.
  Pass the media around the Damper, then pull the media towards the 
front of the printer.  
7.
  Align the projection of the Supply Holder with the groove of the 
Supply Shaft, and push the Supply Holder against the media until the 
media is held firmly in place.  This will center the media 
automatically. 
Then turn the Locking Ring clockwise to secure the Supply Holder.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.
  Place the media between the Media Guides, adjust the Media Guides 
to the media width, and tighten the Locking Screw. 
9.
  Check that the media path through the printer is straight.  The media 
should be centered under the Print Head.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
Do not over-tighten the Locking
Ring of the Supply Holder. 
Supply Shaft Suppl
y Holder 
Groove Damper 
Locking Ring Projection 
Media 
Media Guide 
Supply Holder 
Media Guide  Print Head 
Locking Screw 
Media  Damper 
Media 
In case of a label rolled with
the print side facing inside. In case of a label rolled with
the print side facing outside.  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.7 Loading the Media
 
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2.7  Loading the Media 
(Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.
  Lower the Print Head Block until it stops.  
11.
  After loading the media, it may be necessary to set the Media 
Sensors used to detect the print start position for label or tag 
printing. 
 
Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position
 
(1)  Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor. 
(2)  Manually move the Media Sensor so that the Feed Gap Sensor is 
positioned at the center of the labels. (       indicates the position of 
the Feed Gap Sensor). 
(3)  Tighten the Locking Screw. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Setting the Black Mark Sensor position
 
(1)  Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor. 
(2)  Pull about 500 mm of media out of the front of the printer, turn the 
media back on itself and feed it under the Print Head past the sensor 
so that the black mark can be seen from above.  
(3)  Manually move the Media Sensor so that the Black Mark Sensor is 
in line with the center of the black mark on the media.  (    indicates 
the position of the Black Mark Sensor). 
(4)  Tighten the Locking Screw. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
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. 
Locking Screw 
Black Mark Sensor 
Black Mark Feed Gap Sensor Label 
Gap 
Locking Screw  Media Sensor  Media Sensor