Toshiba Bsx4t Manual

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.7 Loading the Media
 
 
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2.7  Loading the Media 
(Cont.) 
 12.
  There are four issue modes available on this printer.  How to set the  
  media for each mode is provided below.  
 
Batch mode
 
In the batch mode, the media is continuously printed and fed until the 
number of labels/tags specified in the issue command have been printed.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Strip mode
 
When the optional Strip Module is fitted, the backing paper is 
automatically removed from the label at the Strip Plate as each label is 
printed.  
 
(1)  Remove enough labels from the leading edge of the media to leave 
500mm of backing paper free.  
(2)  Insert the backing paper under the Strip Plate. 
(3)  Wind the backing paper onto the Take-up Spool and fix it in position 
with the Take-up Clip.  (Wind the paper counterclockwise around 
the spool as this is the direction it rotates.) 
(4)  Rotate the Take-up Spool anti-clockwise a few times to remove any 
slack in the backing paper.  
(5)  Set the Selection Switch mounted on the Rewinder Assembly to 
STANDARD/PEEL OFF
 position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Take-up Clip  Take-up Spool 
Front Plate 
Black Screw Backing Paper 
NOTES: 
1.  Be sure to set the Selection 
Switch to 
STANDARD/ 
PEEL OFF
 position. 
2.  The backing paper is easier 
to feed back to the Take-Up 
Spool if the Front Plate is 
removed.  
3.  Fit the Take-Up Clip so that 
the longer side of the clip is 
fitted into the shallow groove 
in the Take-Up Spool.   
4.  The backing paper can be 
wound directly onto the Take-
up Spool or a paper core. 
  When using the Take-up 
Spool, detach the Holder 
Stopper by removing the B-
3x4 screw.  Otherwise, it may 
be difficult to pull out the 
wound backing paper roll.  
 
Holder Stopper 
B-3x4 Screw 
Take-up Spool
 
Take-up Clip 
 
  When using a paper core, put 
the core on the Take-up Spool 
with the Holder Stopper on it, 
and attach the top edge of the 
backing paper to the core 
with adhesive tape.  The 
Take-up Clip is not 
necessary.  
  This winding method is 
applicable to the Built-in 
Rewinder mode.  
Strip Plate 
  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.7 Loading the Media
 
 
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2.7  Loading the Media 
(Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Build-in rewinder mode
 
The Rewinder Assembly of the Strip Module can be used in batch mode 
to take up the printed media as a Built-in Rewinder.  
 
(1)  Remove the two Black Screws to detach the Front Plate. 
(2)  Attach the Rewinder Guide Plate enclosed with the optional Strip 
Module to the Strip Plate with the SMW-4x8 sems screws.  
(3)  Insert the media under the Rewinder Guide Plate. 
(4)  Wind the media onto the Take-up Spool and fix it in position with 
the Take-up Clip. 
(5)  Rotate the Take-up Spool counterclockwise a few times to remove 
any slack in the media. 
(6)  Set the Selection Switch mounted on the Rewinder Assembly to 
REWINDER
 position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cut mode
 
When the optional Cutter Module is fitted, the media is automatically cut.  
A swing cutter and a rotary cutter are available as an option, but they are 
used in the same way. 
Insert the leading edge of the media into the Media Outlet of the Cutter 
Module. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13.
   If the loaded media is direct thermal media (a chemically treated 
surface), the media loading procedure is now completed.  Close the 
Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate, and turn the Head Lever to Lock
 
position to close.  Then, close the Top Cover.   
 If the media is thermal transfer media, it is also necessary to load a 
ribbon.  Refer to Section 2.8 Loading the Ribbon. 
 
CAUTION! 
1.  Be sure to cut the backing 
paper of the label.  
Cutting labels will cause 
the glue to stick to the 
cutter which may affect 
the cutter quality and 
shorten the cutter life.  
2.  Use of tag paper when 
the thickness exceeds the 
specified value may affect 
the cutter life.  
Media Outlet Media  Cutter Module 
NOTE: 
Be sure to set the Selection 
Switch to REWINDER position. 
ADJUSTMENT: 
If the media skews when using 
the Built-in Rewinder, turn the 
Adjustment Knob of the 
Rewinder Guide Plate to correct 
the media feed.  Clockwise turn 
moves the Rewinder Guide Plate 
forward and counter-clockwise 
moves it backward. 
When the media skews to the 
right: 
Loosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn 
the Adjustment Knob clockwise, 
and then tighten the SM-4x8 
screw when the Rewinder Guide 
Plate is positioned correctly.  
When the media skews to the left:
 
Loosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn 
the Adjustment Knob counter-
clockwise, and tighten the SM-
4x8 screw when the Rewinder 
Guide Plate is positioned 
correctly.  Rewinder 
Guide Plate 
SM-4x8 Screw  SMW -4x8 Screw 
Adjustment Knob 
The cutter is sharp, so care 
must be taken not to injure 
yourself when handling the 
cutter. 
WARNING! 
NOTE: 
When using the Rotary Cutter, be 
sure to install the Ribbon Saving 
Module (B-9904-R-QM).  
Failure to do this may cause a 
paper jam or ribbon error.    
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.8 Loading the Ribbon
 
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2.8  Loading the Ribbon  
 
 
 There are two types of media available for printing on: these are thermal 
transfer media and direct thermal media (a chemically treated surface).  
DO NOT LOAD a ribbon when using a direct thermal media. 
 
1.
  Grasp the tabs on the top and bottom of the Ribbon Stoppers and 
move the Ribbon Stoppers back to the end of the Ribbon Shaft.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.
  Leaving plenty of slack between the ribbon spools, place the ribbon 
onto the Ribbon Shafts as shown below.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.
  Slide the Ribbon Stoppers along the Ribbon Shafts to a position where 
the ribbon is centred when fitted.  
4.
  Lower the Print Head Block and set the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate 
aligning its holes with the Ribbon Shafts.  
5.
  Take up any slack in the ribbon.  Wind the leading tape onto the 
ribbon take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front of 
the printer. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.
  Turn the Head Lever to Lock
 position to close the Print Head.  
7.
  Close the Top Cover.  
 
„Auto Ribbon Saving Mode 
When the auto ribbon saving function is selected, it will be activated to 
reduce ribbon loss when a no print area extends more than 20 mm (3 or 6 
ips) or 30 mm (10 ips).  For further information on this function, please 
ask a TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.  
CAUTION! 
Be careful not 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.   
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 
ribbon once the printer 
has stopped moving 
completely.
  
2.  The print head becomes 
hot immediately after 
printing.  Allow it to cool 
before loading the ribbon. 
3.  To avoid injury, be carefu
l 
not to trap your fingers 
while opening or closing 
the cover.
 
WARNING! 
Ribbon Shaft 
Ribbon Take-up Roll Print Head Block Ribbon Stopper 
Ribbon Shaft 
NOTES: 
1.  When attaching the ribbon 
stoppers, make sure that the 
pinchers face into the printer 
2.  Be sure to remove any slack in 
the ribbon when printing.  
Printing with a wrinkled 
ribbon will lower the print 
quality.  
3.  The Ribbon Sensor is mounted 
on the rear of the Print Head 
Block to detect a ribbon end.  
When a ribbon end is 
detected, “NO RIBBON” 
message will appear on the 
display and the ERROR LED 
will illuminate. 
NOTE: 
Ribbon loss per ribbon saving 
varies according to the relation 
between the outer roll diameter 
of the used ribbon and the print 
speed. 
Print speed  Ribbon loss/Ribbon saving 
3”/sec.  Approx. 6 mm 
6”/sec.  Approx. 10 mm 
10”/sec.  Approx. 20 mm 
 
Ribbon Shaft 
Holder Plate  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.9 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards
 
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2.9  Inserting the Optional 
PCMCIA Cards 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
When the optional PCMCIA Interface Board is installed into the printer, 
there will be two PCMCIA slots available as shown in the figure below.  
This allows the use of Flash Memory type Cards or I/O Cards such as 
LAN Cards.  The following paragraphs outline how to insert PCMCIA 
cards. 
1.
  Make sure that the printer’s Power Switch is in the OFF position. 
2.
  Hold the PCMCIA Card so that the side with the model name faces 
left.  Insert the card into the proper slot until the Eject Button pops 
out. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.
  Slightly pull and fold the Eject Button upward.  
 
 
 
 
 
4.
  The following PCMCIA cards can be used. 
Type Maker  Description  Remarks 
ATA Card San Disk,  
Hitachi A card conforming to the 
PC card ATA standard ---------- 
LAN Card  3 COM  3CCE589ET Series Install into the slot (2) 
only.  (This card 
installed into the slot 
(1) will not work.) 
Maxell      EF-4M-TB 
Maxell       EF-4M-TB 
Centennial 
Technologies INC. FL04M-15-11119-03 Read/Write 
INTEL 
IMC004FLSA  
Simple 
TECNOLOGY STI-FL/4A 
Mitsubishi 
MF84M1-G7DAT01 
PC Card KING 
MAX FJN-004M6C 
Centennial 
Technologies Inc. FL04M-20-11138-67 
PC Card  
FJP-004M6R 
Flash Memory 
Card (4 MB) 
Mitsubishi 
MF84M1-GMCAV01 
Maxell 
     EF-1M-TB Flash Memory 
Card (1 MB) 
Mitsubishi 
MF81M1-GBDAT01 Read (See NOTE.) 
 
CAUTION! 
1.  To protect PC cards, 
discharge static 
electricity from your body 
by touching the metal 
cabinet of the printer 
before touching the card. 
2.  Before inserting or 
removing a PCMCIA 
card make sure that the 
printer’s power is turned 
off. 
3.  Be sure to protect 
PCMCIA Cards when not 
in use by putting them 
into their protective 
covers. 
4.  Do not subject the card 
to any shocks or 
excessive force nor 
expose the card to 
extremes in temperature 
or humidity. 
5.  The card may be 
inserted into the slot 
halfway even in the 
wrong orientation.  
However, the slot is 
safety designed so that 
the card will not seat 
against the connector 
pins.  
Slot 2: 
(I/O type cards such as 
LAN cards
)  Slot 1: 
(Memory type cards only)  Eject Button 
NOTE: 
Reading a read-only-type flash 
memory is possible if it has been 
used on the TOSHIBA TEC 
printer, such as B-472 and B-572. 
CC 
DC 
AA 
 
Model Name 
Printed Side 
Eject Button  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.10 Test Print
 
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2.10 Test Print 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A print test should be performed to check that the printer is operating 
correctly.   
The following paragraphs guide you through the diagnostic procedure for 
test label printing.  Please follow the step-by-step procedures exactly for 
best results. 
 
1.
  Use label stock for the test print.  For best results, use labels that are 
76 mm or longer in length. 
 
2.
  Press and hold the [FEED]
 and [PAUSE]
 keys while turning on the 
printer power switch.  The LCD Message Display will show the 
following message. 
 
 
 
 
3.
 Press the [FEED]
 key three times to advance to the test print mode as 
indicated by the following message in the LCD Message Display. 
 
 
 
 
4.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and the print condition setting display will 
appear. 
 
 
 
 
5.
 Press  the [PAUSE]
 key and the issue count setting display will 
appear.  Set the issue count with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 key. 
 
 
 
 
6.
 Press  the [PAUSE]
 key and the print speed setting display will 
appear.  Set the print speed with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 key. 
 
 
 
 
7.
 Press  the [PAUSE]
 key and the sensor type setting display will 
appear.  Select the sensor type with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 key. 
 
 
 
 
8.
 Press the [PAUSE] 
key and the print mode setting display will 
appear.  
Select the print mode with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 
key. 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES: 
1.  Select the sensor type which 
matches the media being used. 
Basically, the Reflective 
Sensor (Black Mark Sensor) is 
for tag paper, and the 
Transmissive Sensor (Feed 
Gap Sensor) is for labels. 
2.  Select the print mode which 
matches the media being used. 
Basically, the thermal transfer 
is with ribbon, and the 
thermal direct is without 
ribbon. 
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							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.10 Test Print
 
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2.10  Test Print (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 9.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and the issue mode setting display will  
  appear.  Select the issue mode with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
  
 key. 
 
 
 
 
10.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and the media size setting display will 
appear.  Select the media size with the [FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 key. 
 
 
 
 
11.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and the paper feed setting display will 
appear.  Select whether or not a paper feed is performed with the 
[FEED]
 or [RESTART]
 key. 
 
 
 
 
12.
 When the [PAUSE] 
key is pressed, one blank media will be issued.  
Then the LCD Message Display will return to showing the test print 
start message. 
 
 
 
 
13.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and then [FEED]
 key.  When pressing the 
[PAUSE]
 key, the printer will print the specified issue counts of the 
slant lines (1 dot). 
 
 
 
 
14.
 Press the [FEED]
 key and [PAUSE]
 key, 
and the printer will print 
the specified issue counts of the slant lines (3 dots).   
 
 
 
 
15.
 Press the [FEED]
 key and [PAUSE]
 key, and the printer will print 
the specified issue counts of the characters of various sizes.   
 
 
 
 
16.
 Press the [FEED]
 key and [PAUSE]
 key, and the printer will print 
the specified issue counts of the bar codes.   
 
 
 
 
17.
 Press the [FEED]
 key and [PAUSE]
 key, and the printer will print 
the specified issue counts of blank labels. 
 
 
 
 
18.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key and the LCD Message Display will return to 
showing the test print start message. 
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When PAPER FEED is selected, 
the printer feeds the media to the 
correct print start position.  If 
the print start position 
adjustment is unnecessary, select 
PAPER NO FEED and save the 
media. 
NOTE: 
If the [FEED] key is pressed after 
the blank labels are printed, the 
printer will enter the Factory Test 
mode.  To exit from the Factory 
Test mode, press the 
[PAUSE] 
key.  
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							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.10 Test Print
 
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2.10  Test Print (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 19.
  When you have finished performing the test print operation, turn the 
printer’s power OFF then back to ON and check that the LCD 
Message Display shows ON LINE and that the ON LINE and 
POWER LED lights are illuminated. 
Sample of the slant line (1 dot) test print label
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sample of the slant line (3 dots) test print label
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sample of the character test print label
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
2.10 Test Print
 
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2.10 Test Print (Cont.) 
 
 Sample of the bar code test print label
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sample of the factory test label
 
  
						

							3. ON LINE MODE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
3.1 Operation Panel 
 
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3.  ON LINE MODE
 
 
 
 
3.1 Operation Panel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This chapter describes usage of the keys on the Operation Panel in On 
Line mode.  
When the printer is in On Line mode and connected to a host computer, 
the normal operation of printing images on labels or tags can be 
accomplished.  
 
 
 
· 
The figure below illustrates the operation panel and key functions.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The LCD Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters 
and symbols to indicate the printer’s current status.  Up to 32 characters 
can be displayed on two lines.  
 
There are three LED lights on the operation panel.    
LED  Illuminates when…  Flashes when… 
POWER 
The printer is turned on. ----- 
ON LINE 
The printer is ready to 
print. The printer is 
communicating with 
your computer. 
ERROR 
Any error occurs with 
the printer. The ribbon is nearly 
over. (See NOTE.) 
 
There are three keys on the operation panel.  
PAUSE 
Used to stop printing temporarily. 
RESTART 
Used to restart printing.  
FEED 
Used to feed the media.  
 
NOTE: 
Use the 
[RESTART] key to 
resume printing after a pause, or 
after clearing an error. 
LCD Message Display 
ON LINE LED (Green) 
ERROR LED (Red) 
[PAUSE]
 key 
POW ER LED
(Green)
[FEED] 
ke
y
[RESTART] 
key 
NOTE: 
Flashes only when the Ribbon 
Near End Detection function is 
selected.  
						

							3. ON LINE MODE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 
3.2 Operation
 
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3.2 Operation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.3 Reset 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 When the printer is turned on, the “
ON LINE”
 message appears on the 
LCD Message Display.  It is shown during standby or normal printing.  
 
1.
  The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing. 
 
 
 
2.
 If any error occurs during printing, an error message appears.  The 
printer stops printing automatically.  (The number on the right side 
shows the remaining number of media to be printed.) 
 
 
 
3.
  To clear the error, press the [RESTART]
 key.  The printer resumes 
printing.  
 
 
 
4
. If the [PAUSE]
 key is pressed during printing, the printer stops 
printing temporarily.  (The number on the right side shows the 
remaining number of media to be printed.) 
 
 
 
5.
  When the [RESTART]
 key is pressed, the printer resumes printing.  
 
 
 
 
 
A reset operation clears the print data sent from the computer to the 
printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition.  
 
1.
  The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.  
 
 
 
2.
  To stop printing, or clear the data sent from the computer, press the 
[PAUSE]
 
key.  The printer stops printing.  
 
 
 
3. 
Press and hold the [RESTART]
 key for 3 seconds or longer.   
 
 
 
4.
 Press the [PAUSE]
 key.  The data sent from the computer will be 
cleared, and the printer returns to an idle condition. 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE: 
If the [RESTART] key is held for 
less than 3 seconds when the 
printer is in an error or pause 
state, the printer restarts printing.
However, when a communication 
error or command error occurs, 
the printer returns to an idle 
condition.  
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