TEC Bar Code Printer B-443 Owner’ s Manual
LIST OF STANDARDS OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Address : TOSHIBA TEC Corporation : 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-Gun, Shizuoka-ken, 410-2392 Japan declares that following product Product Name Model Options : Bar Code Printer : B-443-QP : All conforms to the following product specifications Safety EMC : EN 60950 : EN 55022 EN 50082-1 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/ ECC, and the EMC directive 89/336/ECC.
EO1-33013 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.
EO1-33013 CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1 1.1 Compliances ..................................................................................................... 1 2. GETTING STARTED............................................................................. 2 2.1 Applicable Model .............................................................................................. 2 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection ...................................
EO1-33013 5.2 Options ........................................................................................................... 26 5.3 Supplies.......................................................................................................... 27 5.3.1 Label Stock.............................................................................................. 27 5.3.2 Ribbon .....................................................................................................
EO1-33013 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.
EO1-33013 Disconnect the plug. Connect a grounding wire. If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock. Disconnect the plug. When unplugging the power cords, be sure to hold and pull on the plug portion.
EO1-33013 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing TEC B-443 bar code printer. The attractive desktop printer delivers superior performance at an economical price. Both powerful and easy-to-use, B-443 printer is your best choice among desktop direct thermal and thermal transfer label printers. B-443 printer offers both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at selectable speeds of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 inches per second.
EO1-33013 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 Applicable Model B - 4 4 3 –Q P Destination Code QP: Europe GH12-GB: UK 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection The printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage in the shipping process. However, for fear that unexpected damage might occur, upon receiving the bar code printer, carefully inspect the package and the device. In case of evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of the damage.
EO1-33013 l Portable LCD keyboard If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor.
EO1-33013 2.4 Printer Parts 4 3 2 5 1 6 Figure 1. Top front view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cover Release Button PWR., ON-LINE and ERR.
EO1-33013 14 12 13 11 1 5 10 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 Figure 2. Interior view 1. Printer Cover (in open position) 2. PAUSE Button 3. PWR., ON-LINE, ERR. Indicators 4. FEED Button 5. Ribbon Mechanism 6. Printer Carriage Release Lever 7. Peel-Off Sensor 8. Backing Paper Opening 9. Detachable Front Panel 10. Ribbon Rewind Spindle 11. Ribbon Supply Spindle 12. Memory Module Slot (with cover on) 13. Fixing Tabs 14.
EO1-33013 6 5 1 2 3 Figure 3. Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
EO1-33013 2.5 External Label Roll Mount Figure 4.
EO1-33013 2.6 Buttons and Indicators PWR. (POWER) Indicator The green PWR. indicator illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on. ON-LINE Indicator The green ON-LINE indicator illuminates when the printer is ready to print. When PAUSE button is pressed, the ON-LINE indicator flashes. ERR. Indicator (Error/Paper Empty) The red ERR. indicator illuminates in the event of a printer error, such as memory error, syntax error, and so forth. For a full list of error messages, please refer to section 4.
EO1-33013 3. SET UP 3.1 Setting Up the Printer 1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. 2. Make sure the POWER switch is off. 3. Connect the printer to the computer mainframe with the provided RS-232C or Centronics cable. 4. Plug the power cord into the power supply connector at the rear of the printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded receptable. 3.2 Loading Label and Tag Stock 1. Open the printer cover 2.
EO1-33013 3 2 2 1 4 Figure 5. Inserting label supply roll into label roll mount 1. 2. 3. 4.
EO1-33013 1 2 3 4 Figure 6. Feed labels through adjustable label guide 1. 2. 3. 4.
EO1-33013 3.3 Self-Peeling Function To employ the self-peeling function, load the label stock according to the following steps. 1. Remove the front panel. 2. Tear off the foremost one or two labels of the label stock, as befits the case. Feed the backing paper between the platen and the white “ self-peeling” roller, as shown in Figure 7. 3. Feed the backing paper through the backing paper opening in the front panel, as shown in Figure 8. 4 Put back the front panel. 1 2 3 4 Figure 7.
EO1-33013 1 2 5 4 3 Figure 8. Printer ready for self-peeling function 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
EO1-33013 3.4 Ribbon Loading Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle. Install the ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. Disengage the printer carriage. Pull the ribbon leader to the front from beneath the printer carriage. Attach the ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind paper core. 5. Rotate the ribbon rewind roller until the ribbon leader is thoroughly, firmly encompassed by the black section of the ribbon. 6. Engage the printer carriage. 7.
EO1-33013 4 1 2 3 Figure 9. Placement of ribbon supply roll 1. 2. 3. 4.
EO1-33013 Figure 10.
EO1-33013 3.5 Install External Label Roll Mount 1 3 2 Figure 11. Installation of external label roll mount 1. Label Supply Roll Spindle 2. External Label Roll Mount 3.
EO1-33013 3.6 Install Memory Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power off the printer. Remove the cover. Insert the memory module. Put the cover back. Turn on the power 1 2 Figure 12. Installation of memory module (Option) 1. Memory Module. 2. Cover.
EO1-33013 3.7 Self Test To initiate the self test mode, depress the FEED button while turning on the printer power. The printer will calibrate the label length. If the label gap is not detected within 7", the printer stops feeding labels and the media is treated as continuous paper. In self test, a check pattern is used to check the performance of the thermal print head. Following the check pattern, the printer prints internal settings as listed below: 1. Printer model and firmware version 2. Mileage 3.
EO1-33013 3.8 Dump Mode After the self test, the printer enters the dump mode. In this mode, any characters sent from the host computer will be printed in two columns, as shown. The characters received will be shown in the first column, and their corresponding hexadecimal values, in the second. This is often helpful to users for the verification of programming commands or debugging of printer programs. Reset the printer by turning the POWER switch off and on.
EO1-33013 4. USING B-443 4.1 Power-on Utilities There are three power-on utilities to set up and test B-443 hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing the FEED or PAUSE button and turning on the printer power simultaneously. The utilities are listed as below: 1. Self-test 2. Gap sensor calibration 3. Printer initialization 4.1.1 Self Test Utility Install the label first. Press the FEED button and then turn on the printer power. Do not release the FEED button until the printer feeds labels.
EO1-33013 4.1.3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization clears all downloaded files resident in flash memory, and sets printer parameters to default values. Parameter Default Value Cleared by Initialization MILEAGE N/A No FLASH TIMES N/A No CHECK SUM N/A No 96,N,8,1 Yes 437 (8 bit), USA (7 bit) Yes 001 Yes 2.
EO1-33013 4.2 Error Messages Syntax Error The command format is incorrect. The serial port setting is incorrect. Out of Range Numeric input is too large to be processed. The input string is too long to be stored. The size of the text or bar code exceeds that of the label. Download Error The download file format is incorrect. There is not enough memory to store the file. Stack Overflow A mathematical expression is too complicated. Divide it into several expressions. The nested routine is too deep.
EO1-33013 4.3 Troubleshooting Guide The following guide lists some of the most common problems that may be encountered when operating the B-443 bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance Problem Solution Ribbon does not advance or rewind Turn off the printer power.
EO1-33013 5. SPECIFICATIONS, OPTIONS, & SUPPLIES 5.1 Specifications 5.1.1 Printer l l l l Type: Direct thermal or thermal transfer Print speed: Selectable speeds of 1.5, 2.0 or 3.0 inches per second Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots per mm) Font styles: Five alphanumeric fonts from 0.059"H (1.5 mm) to 0.23" (6.0 mm), expandable vertically and horizontally up to 8x.
EO1-33013 5.1.5 Environment l l l l Operating temperature: 40oF to 104oF (5oC to 40oC) Storage temperature: 40oF to 140 oF (5oC to 60oC) Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing Ventilation: Free air movement 5.1.6 Printer Body l Dimensions: 6.14"H x 9.13"W x 11.34"D (15.6 cm H x 23.2 cm W x 28.8 cm D); with external roll mount 17.95" D (45.6 cm D) l Weight: B-443: 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg), or 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg) with external roll mount 5.
EO1-33013 5.3 Supplies 5.3.1 Label Stock B-443 is capable of both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. Many different direct thermal or thermal transfer stocks can be used. Refer to the following list for specifications of compatible label media. Media Specification Label Tag Min. 1” (25.4 mm) Min. 1” (25.4 mm) Max. 4.49” (114 mm) Max. 4.49” (114 mm) Paper Width Less than 240 g/m2 Paper Weight Length (Pitch) 0.4” (10 mm) ~ 90” (2286 mm) 0.4” (10 mm) ~ 90” (2286 mm) Thickness 0.002” (0.
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