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TOSHIBA Portable Printer
B-EP2D/EP4D SERIES
Owner's Manual
[B-EP2DL]
[B-EP4DL]
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CE Compliance (for EU only) This product complies with the requirements of EMC, Low Voltage and R&TTE Directives including their amendments. FCC Notice 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
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The following information is for EU-member states only: Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators (based on EU-Directive 2006/66/EC, Directive on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators) The use of the symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators may not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and has to be collected separately. By ensuring that batteries and/or accumulators are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
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Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication Devices Bluetooth® Module: TEC-BTM-R (GH30 model) Wireless LAN Module: SD-Link 11g (GH40 model) Trade Mark Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and used byTOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION under license. Cautions General For all countries and areas This product is a wireless communication device, and the use of thisproduct is restricted to the following countries or areas. If the product isused in the countries
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microwave. Since the Bluetooth and wireless LAN use the same radio frequency band, each radio wave may interfere with each other when they are used at the same time, causing a deterioration of communication performance or a disconnection of network. If there is any problem with connection, please stop using either Bluetooth or wireless LAN. Do not use the product on a metal table or near a metal object. Communication performance may be deteriorated. TEC-BTM-R Specification • B
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WARNING This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the machines are handled improperly or contrary to this indication. • If water or any other liquid enters the machine, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock. • If the enclosure is damaged when dropped or subject to shock, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock.
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Part Names B-EP2DL Series Peel-off Roller Print Head Media Guide Roller Media Sensor Platen Top Cover Peel-off Roller Cover IrDA Window RS-232C Port (GH20 only) USB Port Top Cover Open Button Battery Lever Operation Panel Battery Pack Strap Slot DCIN Connector Belt Clip Print Head Cleaner Screws
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B-EP4DL Series Peel-off Roller Print Head Media Guide Roller Media Sensor Platen Top Cover Peel-off Roller Cover IrDA Window RS-232C Port (GH20 only) Top Cover Open Button Battery Lever Operation Panel Battery Pack Strap Slot DCIN Connector USB Port Belt Clip Print Head Cleaner Screws
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Operation Panel Functions (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) (9) (11) (10) (12) (13) No. Name/Icon Function/Usage Upper line: Icons indicating the printer statuses, such as the radio Liquid Crystal Display intensity, battery level, etc. are displayed. (16 lines x 2 lines) Lower line: Printer status is indicated in alphanumerals or symbols. The printer is ready for an issue command from ON LINE the host. (1) The printer is
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Turns on or off the printer. How to turn on the printer While the printer is off, hold down the POWER button for a few (11) ［POWER］ button seconds. When “ONLINE” is displayed on the LCD, the printer is ready. How to turn off the printer Hold down the POWER button until the LCD goes off. Feeds media or reprints a previously printed data. (12) [FEED］ button Function of the [FEED] button differs depending on the issue mode. Temporarily stops media issue or restarts printing. (1
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Removing a battery pack Slide the Battery Lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove the Battery Pack from the printer. Battery Lever Battery Pack ［B-EP2DL Series］ Battery Lever Battery Pack ［B-EP4DL Series］ Charging the Battery Pack with an Optional Adapter When charging the battery pack in the printer using an optional AC Adapter, cigarette lighter adapter, or DC adapter, insert the plug of the adapter int
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Loading the Media 1. Press the Top Cover Open Button to open the Top 4. Adjust the Paper Guides to the media roll width. Cover. 5. Push back the Paper Guide Lever to lock the Paper Guides. Top Cover Top Cover Open Button Lock Paper Guide Lever Paper Guide ［B-EP2DL Series］ Top Cover 6. Pull the top edge of the media toward the Operation Top Cover Panel, and close the Top Cover removing slack of Open But
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Before using a peel-off unit When issuing labels in the peel-off mode, pull out the peel-off roller before loading a label roll. Open the Top cover, and push the Peel-off Cover by Pull the Peel-off Roller until it clicks. the ▲ marks with your thumbs in the direction of the Refer to “Loading the Media” on the previous page arrow. and set a label roll. Peel-off Roller Cover Peel-off Roller Peel-off Roller Cover Notice For the B
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How to attach the accessories CAUTION! Care should be taken not to drop the printer when securing it to your waist. Belt Clip When you use the printer fixing to your belt, secure the supplied Belt Clip to the printer back. Screw 1. Secure the Belt Clip to the printer back with the two screws. Belt Clip Belt Clip 2. Fasten the Belt Clip to your belt. Belt Shoulder Strap (Option) S
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Carry case (Option) A carry case exclusively for the printer is available as an option. B-EP2DL Series: B-EP902-CC-QM-R B-EP4DL Series: B-EP904-CC-QM-R Put the printer into the Carry Case using the following procedure. Carry Case 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Put the printer into the Carry Case in the orientation indicated by the illustration on the right. Notice Before putting the printer into the Carry Case, remove the Belt C
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CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA CAUTION! Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media that meets specified requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten the head life and result in problems with bar code readability or print quality. All media should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the media or printer. Read the following guideline carefully. • Do not store the media for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life.
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Data Transmission IrDA 1. Place the printer close to the host so that their IrDA PC windows face each other within 10 cm distance. 2. Turn on the printer and the host, and send data from the host to the printer. Handy Terminal Notice While communicating, avoid location where the IrDA window is subjected to direct sunlight. A Host communication failure may occur. Supplement • To communicate with the host via IrDA, it is required to configure the printer settings
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Serial (RS-232C) (GH20 model only) 1. Connect the serial interface cable to the RS-232C port on the printer. 2. Connect the other end of the serial interface RS-232C Port cable to the host. Interface Cable 3. Turn on the printer and the host, and send data from the host to the printer. Notice For details of the interface cable, please consult the nearest TOSHIBA TEC representative. Wireless (GH30/GH40 model only) 1
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Daily maintenance To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer, it should be cleaned regularly cleaned. Print head Wipe the print head element with a supplied print Print Head Element head cleaner pen. CAUTION! • DO NOT USE a sharp object to clean the print head, as this may cause a print failure or breakdown of the printer. • NEVER USE any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause a print failure or
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Media Guide Roller and Strip Shaft Media Guide Roller Wipe clean the Media Guide Rollers with a soft cloth moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol while rotating Strip Shaft the rollers. Wipe clean the strip shaft with a soft cloth slightly moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol. Clean the strip shaft of the linerless label kit in the same way. Cleaning should be performed each time one or two media rolls are used up CAUTION! NEVER USE any vo
