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TEC Label/Tag Printer
B-852-TS12-QQ
Owner's Manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operati
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Safety Summary EO1-33029 6DIHW\6XPPDU\ 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 in this manual,
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Safety Summary EO1-33029 If foreign objects (metal When unplugging the power cords, 'LVFRQQHFW 'LVFRQQHFW fragments, water, liquids) enter be sure to hold and pull on the plug WKHSOXJ WKHSOXJ 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 authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance
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EO1-33029 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Features...........................................................................................................................1-1 1.3 Unpacking..................................
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EO1-33029 4. ON LINE MODE ......................................................................................................................4-1 4.1 Operation Panel..............................................................................................................4-1 4.2 Operation........................................................................................................................4-2 4.3 Reset..................................................................
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW EO1-33029 1.1 Introduction 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the TEC B-852 series label/tag printer. This 1.1 Introduction Owner’s Manual contains valuable information from general set-up to how to confirm the printer's operation using a test print, and should be read carefully to help gain maximum performance and life from your printer. This manual should be kept close at hand for everyday reference. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for fu
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW EO1-33029 1.4 Accessories 1.4 Accessories When unpacking the printer, please make sure all accessories are supplied with the printer. CAUTION!
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Power Cord (1 pc.) (P/No. FBCB0030202) Be sure to use TOSHIBA (Doc./No. EO1-33029) TEC approved print head cleaner. Failure to do this TEC Label/Tag Printer B-850-TS-12-QQ Owner's Manual may shorten the print head life. TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW EO1-33029 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 NOTE: Depth is 18.5 inches (470 mm) when the optional Cutter Module is installed on the printer. 15.2 (385) 7.1 (181) 16.9 (429) 16.8 (427) Dimensions in inches +(mm) LCD Message Display 1.5.2 Front View Operation Panel Top Cover
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW EO1-33029 1.5 Appearance 1.5.4 Operation Panel LCD Message Display ON LINE LED (Green) ERROR LED POWER LED (Red) POWER ON LINE ERROR (Green) [PAUSE] key [FEED] key FEED RESTART PAUSE [RESTART] key Please see Section 4.1 for further information about the Operation Panel. 1.5.5 Interior Print Head Print Head Block Ribbon Holder Black Mark/ Feed Gap Sensor Platen Head Block Release Lever Pa
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.1 Precautions 2. PRINTER SETUP This section outlines the procedures to setup your B-852 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 2.1 Precautions the operator and the equipment, please observe the following precau
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 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 NOTE: proper location. To communicate with the host 3. Assemble the Supply Holder Frame and attach it to the rear of the computer, either an RS-232C printer. (Refer to Section 2.3.) cable or Centronics cable i
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.3 Assembling the Accessories The following procedure outlines the steps required to assemble the 2.3 Assembling the Supply Holder Frame and attach the frame to the B-852 printer in Accessories preparation for loading the media. 1. Assemble the Supply Holder Frame (L) and Supply Holder Frame (R) 2.3.1 Assembling the to the Supply Holder Base using the two M-4X6 Wing Bolts supplied, Supply Holder Frame as shown below. Supply Holder Frame (L) NOTE:
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer 2.4 Connecting the The following paragraphs outlines how to connect the cables from the B- 852 printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable Cables to Your connections to other devices such as the KB-80-QM keyboard, etc. Printer Depending on the application software you use to print labels, there are three possibilities for connecting the printer to your host computer. These are: • A seria
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Make sure that the printer power switch is in the off position. 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord Power Switch CAUTION! 1. Make sure that the printer power switch is turned to the off position before 2. Connect the Power Cord to the printer as shown in the figure below. connecting the power cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the Power Connector printer. 2. Use only th
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 2.6 Turning 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 ON/OFF your host computer before turning off the printer. 2.6.1 Turning ON 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. CAUTION! Use the power
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.7 Loading the Media 2.7 Loading the Media The following procedure will outline the steps required to install the media onto the Supply Holder Unit and adjust its position in the Supply Holder Frame at the rear of the B-852 printer. The procedure will then show the steps to properly load the media into the printer so that it feeds straight and true through the printer. 2.7.1 Installing the Media The figure below shows the assembled Supply Holder U
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.7 Loading the Media The diagram below, and the steps that follow, show the procedures for 2.7.1 Installing the Media installing the Media onto the Supply Shaft and reassembling the Supply onto the Supply Holder Holder Unit. Be sure to follow the step-by-step procedure exactly or the Unit (cont.) auto centering mechanism may not work properly. WARNING! If you turn the Removable Removable Supply Print Side Supply Holder 4 Holder side down aft
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.7 Loading the Media 1. Insert the assembled Supply Holder Unit into the rear notches of the 2.7.2 Installing the Supply Supply Holder Frame as shown in the diagram below. Holder Unit onto the Supply Holder Frame Rear Notch NOTE: Brass Bushing Make sure that the brass bushings of the Supply Shaft are seated into the notches so that the entire Supply Holder Unit rotates smoothly. CAUTION! Rear Notch Suppl
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2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029 2.7 Loading the Media 2.7.3 Loading Media into the 2. Release the Print Head Block by pressing down on the Head Block Release Lever c as shown below. Printer (Cont.) 3. Raise the Print Head Block to its fully open position as shown by the arrow d in the diagram below. WARNING! • The Print Head may Print Head become hot. Do not Print Head Block Element touch the Print Head. • Risk of injuries. Do not touch moving parts. Dis
