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TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-EV4T SERIES
Owner’s Manual
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CE Compliance (for EU only) This product complies with the requirements of EMC and Low Voltage Directives including their amendments. VORSICHT: Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe
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Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 Safety Summary Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment. Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described
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Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 If foreign objects (metal When unplugging the power cords, Disconnect Disconnect fragments, water, liquids) enter be sure to hold and pull on the plug the plug. the plug. the machines, first turn off the portion. Pulling on the cord portion power switches and disconnect may cut or expose the internal wires the power cord plugs from the and cause fire or electric shock. outlet, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative
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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................E1-1 1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... E1-1 1.2 Features........................................................................................................................ E1-1 1.3 Unpacking....................
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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE..........................................................................................................EA2-1 GLOSSARIES CAUTION! 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 1.1 Introduction 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA B-EV4T series barcode printer. 1.1 Introduction This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information from general set-up to confirming the printer's operation using test prints. You should read it carefully to help you gain maximum performance and life from your printer. This manual should be kept close at hand for everyday reference. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC re
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 1.4 Accessories When purchasing the power cord Since the power cord set is not enclosed in this unit, please purchase an approved one that meets the following standard from your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative. (As of August 2008) Certification Certification Country Agency Country AgencyCertification mark Country Agency mark mark Australia SAA Germany VDE Sweden SEMKKO Austria OVE Ireland NSAI Switzerland SEV Belgium CEBEC It
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 1.5 Appearance The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the 1.5 Appearance following chapters. 1.5.1 Dimensions 198 (7.8) 258 (10.2) 173 (6.8) Dimensions in mm (inches) 1.5.2 Front View STATUS Lamp Media View Window FEED Button Top Cover Ribbon Access Cover Release Button Media Outlet SD Card Slot 1.5.3 Rear View Fanfold Paper Slot Ethernet Inte
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 1.5 Appearance 1.5.4 Interior WARNING! Do not touch the print head or around it just after printing. You may get burned as the print head becomes very hot Ribbon Access Cover during printing. Ribbon Rewind Gear Print Head Top Cover Feed Gap Sensor (Receiver) Media Holder Spring Guide Wheel (Take-up side) Media Holder Lock Switch Spring Guide Wheel (Supply side) Media Guide Cover O
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33035 1.5 Appearance The [FEED] button operates as FEED button or PAUSE button 1.5.5 Button and Indicator depending on the printer statuses. Lamp • Pressing this button when the printer is in online As the FEED state causes a media feed. button • Pressing this button after removing a cause of an error returns the printer to online state. • Pressing this button during printing stops As the PAUSE printing after completing the current label. T
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.1 Precautions 2. PRINTER SETUP 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 2.1 Precautions operator and the equipment, please observe the following precautions. • Operate th
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.2 Procedure before Operation This section describes the outline of the printer setup. 2.2 Procedure before Operation 1. Unpack the accessories and printer from the box. 2. Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a NOTES: proper location. 1. To communicate directly with 3. Make sure that the Power Switch is off. (Refer to Section 2.3.) a host computer, an RS-232C, Centronics, Ethernet, or USB 4. Connect
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer 1. Before turning off the printer power switch verify that the Indicator 2.3.2 Turning OFF the Lamp is illuminated in green, not flashing. Printer 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 pap
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer The following paragraphs outline how to connect the cables from the 2.4 Connecting the printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable Cables to the Printer connections to other devices. Depending on the application software you use to print labels, there are four possibilities for connecting the printer to CAUTION! your host computer. These are: Be sure to connect the serial o
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.5 Connecting the Power Adapter and the Power Cord 1. Make sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2.5 Connecting the 2. Insert the Power Cord into the inlet of the Power Adapter. Power Adapter and the Power Cord NOTES: 1. Since the power cord is not Power Adapter enclosed in this printer, please Power Cord purchase a proper one after referring to page 1-2. 2. The EA10953 AC adapter should be exclusi
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover When opening or closing the Top Cover, please be sure to follow the 2.6 Opening/Closing the instructions below. Top Cover To open the Top Cover: WARNING! To avoid injury, be careful 1. Press down the Top Cover Release Button to unlock the Top Cover, not to trap your fingers while then fully open the Top Cover. opening or closing the cover. Top Cover CAUTION! Top Cover 1. Be careful not to touch
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media This section describes how to load a media in the printer. This printer 2.7 Loading the Media accepts label rolls, tag rolls, and fanfold paper stocks. Please use TOSHIBA TEC approved media. WARNING! 1. Do not touch any moving NOTES: parts. To reduce the risk 1. Please perform a media sensor calibration whenever you change the of fingers, jewellery, media type. clothing, etc. being drawn into the m
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media 2. Slide the Media Holder Lock Switch to the Unlock ( ▲) side to 2.7 Loading the Media release the Media Holders. (Cont.) Media Holder Lock Switch 3. Open the Media Holders. NOTE: Media path Media Holder Feed Gap Sensor Media Holder Platen Black mark sensor 4. Place a media roll between the Media Holders so that the media is fed with the print side facing up. Fit th
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33087 2.7 Loading the Media 6. Adjust the media sensor position and select a sensor type to be used. 2.7 Loading the Media (Refer to Section 2.9.1) (Cont.) 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 NOTES: which detects inter-label gaps. 1. The sensor type used in the last As the Feed Gap Sensor position is fixed, it is not necessary to move i
