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Page 5 - TEC Thermal Printer; Owner’s Manual; Table of Contents

TEC Thermal Printer B-570-QQ SERIES Owner’s Manual Table of Contents

Page 7 - Safety Summary; WARNING

(i) Safety Summary EM1-33035 Safety Summary Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautionsnecessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in thismanual should be read and understood before handling o...

Page 8 - CAUTION; Precautions

(ii) Safety Summary EM1-33035 CAUTION This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage toobjects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication. If foreign objects (metal fragments,water, liquids) enter the machines,first turn off the power switches anddisconnec...

Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

EM1-33035 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...

Page 13 - Lights when the power is turned on.; FEED key; Front View

3-1 3. OVERVIEW EM1-33035 3.1 Front/Rear View 3. OVERVIEW 3.1 Front/Rear View 3.2 Operation Panel MESSAGE DISPLAY (LCD) Displays messages in the language selected by DIP switch.When power is turned on and it is ready to print, "ON LINE" isdisplayed. POWER LED (Green) Lights when the power is...

Page 14 - Turn the POWER OFF before switching the functions.; DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS; The DIP switches are located to the right of the supply shaft.

4-1 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS EM1-33035 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS WARNING: Turn the POWER OFF before switching the functions. Fig. 4-1 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS The DIP switches are located to the right of the supply shaft. (1) DIP SW 2 (2) DIP SW 1 NOTES: 1. The shaded settings are the factory default se...

Page 15 - INSTALLING THE PRINTER; Connecting the Power Cord and Cables

5-1 5. INSTALLING THE PRINTER EM1-33035 5.1 INSTALLING THE PRINTER WARNING! Turn the POWER SWITCH to OFF before connecting the power cord or cables. Fig. 5-1 5. INSTALLING THE PRINTER Connecting the Power Cord and Cables Serial I/F Cable (RS-232C) Expansion I/O Cable Power Cord Parallel I/F Cable (C...

Page 16 - NOTES: 1. When the head lever is turned to position; When the head lever is turned to position

6-1 6. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33035 Fig. 6-1 NOTES: 1. When the head lever is turned to position 2 , the print head is raised. 2. When the head lever is turned to position 3 , the print head and the pinch roller are raised. 3. To allow printing the head lever must be set to position 1 . (This ensures...

Page 17 - NOTE: Do not over tighten the locking ring of the supply holder.; and tighten the locking screw.

6-2 6. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33035 6. LOADING THE MEDIA 4. Put the media on the supply shaft.5. Pass the media around the damper, then pull the media towards the front of the printer.6. Insert the ridge of the supply holder into the groove of the supply shaft until the media is fixed. Then turn the ...

Page 18 - Removing the paper holders' upper plates from the media guide; Attach the media guide back in position.

6-3 6. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33035 6. LOADING THE MEDIA ■ Removing the paper holders' upper plates from the media guide 1 Remove the two T-4x8 screws to detach the media guide from the printer. 2 Remove the SM-3x6 screw or the SM-3x8 screw to detach the paper holders' upper plates fromthe media guid...

Page 20 - The media is now loaded and the sensor position is set.

6-5 6. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33035 6. LOADING THE MEDIA 10. The media is now loaded and the sensor position is set. Batch type: NOTE: Set the selection switch to the STANDARD/STRIP position. Improper setting can affect the print quality. Strip type: 1 Remove enough labels from the leading edge media...

Page 21 - NOTES: Set the selection switch to the REWINDER position.; Follow the procedure for strip type.

6-6 6. LOADING THE MEDIA EM1-33035 6. LOADING THE MEDIA Cutter type: Where a cutter is fitted load the media as standard and feed it through the cutter module. NOTES: 1. Be sure to cut the backing paper of label. Cutting labels will cause the glue to stick to the cutter, which may affect the cutter ...

Page 22 - Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head.; LOADING THE RIBBON; , push them back to the correct position and then rotate back to lock.

7-1 7. LOADING THE RIBBON EM1-33035 Fig. 7-2 4. Reset the ribbon shaft holder plate by aligning it with the ribbon shaft. 5. Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head. 6. Close the top cover. 7. LOADING THE RIBBON 7. LOADING THE RIBBON WARNING! 1. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the...

Page 23 - INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD

8-1 8. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD EM1-33035 8. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD 8. INSERTING THE OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY CARD 1. Turn the power off.2. Insert the flash memory card into the memory card slot at the rear of the printer.3. Turn the power on. NOTES: 1. Be sure to prot...

Page 25 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Turn the head lever to raise the print head.

10-1 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33035 Fig. 10-1 10.1 Cleaning WARNING! 1. Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot.2. Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.3. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewelry, clothing, etc.,...

Page 26 - Covers and Panels; discolor, loose their shape or develop structural weakness.; Removing Jammed Paper; Turn the head lever to position

10-2 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33035 10.2 Covers and Panels 10.2 Covers and Panels The covers should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NOTE: Clean the printer cover with an electrostatic free cleaner for automated office equipment. W...

Page 27 - Cleaning the Cutter Unit; Assembling is reverse order of removal.

10-3 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33035 ■ Cleaning the Cutter Unit 10.3 Removing Jammed Paper WARNING! 1. Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning the cutter unit.2. The cutters are sharp and care should be taken not to injure yourself when cleaning. 1. Loosen two screws and remove the cutter co...

Page 28 - Threshold Setting; Threshold setting procedure; Press and hold the [PAUSE] key for at least 3

10-4 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33035 10.4 Threshold Setting 10.4 Threshold Setting For the printer to maintain a constant print position it uses the transmissive sensor to detect the gapbetween labels by measuring the amount of light passing through the media. When the media is pre-printed, the da...

Page 29 - Auto Ribbon Saving Mode; ribbon loss per saving varies as follows:; Print speed; Threshold setting procedure (For firmware version 2.5 or earlier); Threshold setting is now completed.

10-5 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10.5 Auto Ribbon Saving Mode Auto ribbon saving function is activated when it is selected by DIP switch (Refer to page 4-1) and noprint area extends more than 20 mm. NOTE: According to the relation between the outer diameter of rewound ribbon and print speed, ribbon loss...

Page 35 - Product Description

TEC Thermal Printer B-570 SERIES Original Nov., 1993 (Revised Feb., 2000) PRINTED IN JAPAN Product Description Document No. EM10-33006A Table of Contents

Page 37 - OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM; ) The metal cover and damper provide a heavy-duty enclosure.; DESCRIPTION OF MODEL NUMBER; Thermal direct or Thermal transfer

1-1 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM 1.1 FEATURES OF THE B-570 SERIES 1) Various bar codes, characters and graphic data can be printed using both thermal transfer and thermal direct methods.This printer can also print writable characters and logos at designated coordinat...

Page 38 - Operation Panel; FEED Button; PAUSE Button; Standard

1-2 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 1.3 OVERVIEW AND DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE) POWER ON LINE ERROR FEED RESTART PAUSE 1.3 OVERVIEW AND DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE) 1.3.1 Front View/Rear View Front View Rear View Message Display (LCD) Operation Panel Media Outlet Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2 AC Power Inlet Powe...

Page 39 - BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

1-3 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A (Revision Date: Feb. 10. 2000) 1.4 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS e l u d o M / s t o D e d o c r a B 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E / A - C P U 3 1 / 8 N A E 3 1 / 8 N A J ) m m ( h t d i W e l u d o M . n i M 5 2 . 0 3 3 . 0 2 4 . 0 0 5 . 0 8 5 . 0 6 6 . 0 ) s e m i t ( n o i t a c...

Page 41 - 9) Current consumption; ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS; Flash ROM 1 MB

1-5 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 3 Auto cut mechanismWhen the cutter module is installed, the backing paper and tag paper are cut individually (stopand cut). Minimum cut length is 25.4 mm (tag paper) or 38 mm (label). (Revision Date: Feb. 10. 2000) 1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 1-5 18)...

Page 46 - Output circuit

1-10 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS External controller, etc. (In case of photo-coupler) ~ ~ Printer OUT0 OUT5 COM2 Vcc ■ Output circuit Fig. 1-9 There are six output circuits, and each output is an open collector. The voltage of Vcc is 24 V (max.)while the opera...

Page 47 - Side detection limit position

1-11 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS ■ Feed gap sensor (Transmissive sensor)This sensor detects the difference in potential between the backing paper and thelabel to find the print position of the label. The feed gap sensor is located 8 mm tothe right of the black...

Page 48 - Cutter home position switch (micro switch)

1-12 1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A 1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS 5 Rewind full sensor (Transmissive sensor) This sensor detects excessive winding when winding backing paper or label onto the take- up spool. It is positioned 195.3 mm (Tr side) and 150.9 mm (LED side) from the platen, andthe d...

Page 49 - SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS; MEDIA

2-1 2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EM10-33006A Tag Paper 50.8 ~ 140.0 0.15 ~ 0.29 200.0 max. I-BEST S / I-BEST W Thermal Label 50.8 ~ 140.0 0.13 ~ 0.17 200.0 max. RICOH: 140LA / OSAKA SEALING: C6TB Type ItemWidth (mm)Length (mm)Thickness (mm)Outer roll diameter (mm)Recommended paper 2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIO...

Page 50 - ) Relationship between the head effective print width and paper

2-2 2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EM10-33006A 2) Tag Paper <Design> NOTE: The reflection rate of the black mark is 10% or less at wavelength of 950 nm. A square holecan substitute for the black mark. When the square hole is used, no printing is allowed on theback side. <Non Print Area> NOTE: ...

Page 51 - Ribbon Core Shape

2-3 2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EM10-33006A 2.2 RIBBON (Revision Date Sep. 25, '95) 2.2 RIBBON 68 ~ 134 mm 25.7 ± 0.2 mm Fig. 2-7 NOTE: When purchasing ribbons locally, they must meet the above size. There may be TOSHIBATEC-approved ribbons which do not fall within the above size, however, they have to...

Page 52 - CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON; Avoid using media containing SiO

2-4 2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EM10-33006A (Revision Date Aug. 10, '95) 2.2 RIBBON 2.3 CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON CAUTION: Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media and ribbon which meetspecified requirements. Use of non-specified media and ribbon may sh...

Page 53 - Option Name

3-1 3. OPTIONAL KIT EM10-33006A 3. OPTIONAL KIT 3.1 CUTTER MODULE: B-4205-QM This compact cutter module uses a built-in swing cutter. The specification is provided below: Cutting method .......................... Swing cutCut mode ................................... Stop cutMinimum cut length .........

Page 54 - PC

3-2 3. OPTIONAL KIT EM10-33006A 3.2 HIGH SPEED PC INTERFACE BOARD: B-4800-PC-QM Command transfer and printing can be processed quickly by connecting a PC and the printer via a FIFO(first-in first-out) IC on the high speed PC interface board. For details, refer to the specification for highspeed PC i...

Page 55 - FLASH MEMORY CARD

3-3 3. OPTIONAL KIT EM10-33006A 3.3 MEMORY MODULE This memory module is a D-RAM PC board used to extend the image buffer. An image buffer, equippedwith 2MB (2MB x 1) as standard, can be expanded up to 4MB by installing the 2MB of D-RAM PC board. *: The size for the tag paper is 138.0 x 997.0. D-RAM ...

Page 59 - Original; Maintenance Manual

TEC Thermal Printer B-570 SERIES Original Nov., 1993 (Revision Feb., 2000) PRINTED IN JAPAN Maintenance Manual Document No. EM18-33010A Table of Contents

Page 60 - The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.

EM18-33010A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. UNPACKING ...................................................................................................... 1- 1 1.1 Procedures .................................................................................................. 1- 11.2 Checks .......................

Page 61 - NOTE: Keep the carton and side pads for later transport.; ) Unpack the accessories from the carton.

1-1 EM18-33010A 1. UNPACKING 1.2 CHECKS 1) Check for any damage or scratches on the machine. 2) Confirm that none of the accessories are missing. NOTE: Keep the carton and side pads for later transport. Carton Thermal Printer Side Pad (L) Power Cord Owner’s Manual Side Pad (R) Fig. 1-1 1. UNPACKING ...

Page 62 - installation procedure provided below.; L u b r i c a t i o n; Disconnect power cord before replacing important parts.; MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT; damper and remove the top cover.

2-1 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT CAUTION: 1) Lubrication: During parts replacement2) Kinds of oil: FLOIL G-488: 1 Kg can. (Part No. 19454906001). NOTE: Instructions to remove the top cover and left side cover are omitted from each removal/ installation procedure provided below. ■ L u b r i ...

Page 63 - ) Disconnect the 13 connectors from the CPU PC board.

2-2 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 3) Disconnect the 13 connectors from the CPU PC board. 4) Remove the six screws (SM-3x6B, SM-3x6C) to detach the CPU PC board from the printer. (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 2.1 REPLACING THE PS UNIT, I/F PC BOARD AND CPU PC BOARD 2.1 REPLACING THE PS UNIT,...

Page 64 - If this counter should be reset, replace IC12.

2-3 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Be careful when replacing the CPU PC board, since a non-resettable counter (IC12) is installed onthis board. (Refer to Section 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing.) If this counter should be reset, replace IC12. Fig. 2-4 Fig. 2-5 (Revision Date: Feb....

Page 65 - ) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.; REPLACING THE STEPPING MOTOR

2-4 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 4) When replacing the stepping motor, place the platen belt first then the feed roller belt around the pinion gear so that the partition is positioned between two belts. Hold down the stepping motor at3.5 kg ± 300 g force and secure it so that the belts have...

Page 66 - reverse order of removal.; REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS

2-5 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 2) Replace the ribbon motors, then align the dowels to attach the ribbon motors. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal. 2.4 REPLACING THE TAKE-UP MOTOR NOTE: The following procedure can be employed without removing the top cover and left side cover. 1) ...

Page 67 - REPLACING THE SOLENOID; ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft on which the ribbon is wound.

2-6 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Fig. 2-10 2.5 REPLACING THE SOLENOID 2.5 REPLACING THE SOLENOID NOTE: The following procedure can be employed without removing the top cover and left side cover. 1) Before removing the ribbon stopper, check its attaching direction for later installation. Rem...

Page 68 - ) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

2-7 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 2.5 REPLACING THE SOLENOID NOTE: Make sure to remove any dust that appears during removal or installation because it may affect the print quality. 4) Replace the solenoid and attach it to the solenoid attaching plate. 5) Assemble the solenoid unit so that th...

Page 69 - REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD; NEVER touch the element when handling the print head.; Old type print head; head from the print block.

2-8 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Fig. 2-13 (Revision Date Feb. 01, ’96) 2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD 2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD CAUTION: 1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head. 2. NEVER touch the connector pins to avoid a breakdown of the print head by static electricity....

Page 70 - Adjusting the print head position; Fit the jig in the platen and strip shaft.

2-9 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Strip Shaft Fig. 2-14 (Revision Date Feb. 01, ’96) 2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD ■ Adjusting the print head position 1 Fit the jig in the platen and strip shaft. 2 Press the jig at an angle of 45 ° until it is sung against the print head. Then secure the prin...

Page 71 - New type print head; ) Replace the print head and connect the connectors.; follow the procedure below and adjust the print head position.

2-10 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Fig. 2-15 2.6.2 New type print head 1) Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head. Remove the two SM-4x8B screws. 2) Turn the head lever counterclockwise and disconnect the two connectors to detach the print head from the print block. (Revision D...

Page 72 - REPLACING THE PLATEN AND FEED ROLLER

2-11 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Fig. 2-17 2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD 2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN AND FEED ROLLER 1) Remove the front plate and belt cover. (See Fig. 2-6.) 2) Turn the head lever counterclockwise, then release the ribbon shaft holder plate. Fig. 2-16 (1) Loosen the screws c ...

Page 73 - because of the change in the right plate shape.

2-12 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 3) Disconnect the connector for the strip sensor (LED). 4) Remove the six screws (FL-4x6, B-4x12 and P-3x12) to detach the right plate ass’y. NOTE: The machine with a serial number of 4T x x x x x x or later is not equipped with the red screws because of th...

Page 74 - REPLACING THE RIBBON BACK TENSION BLOCK; REPLACING THE PAPER SENSOR; NOTE: Turn the knob until the paper sensor reaches full forward.; ) Disconnect the connectors for the paper sensor.

2-13 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT 5) Replace the paper sensor and reassemble in the reverse order of removal. 6) After replacing the paper sensor, refer to page 6-32/6-33 and adjust the voltage. 2.9 REPLACING THE RIBBON BACK TENSION BLOCK 1) Turn the head lever counterclockwise, then releas...

Page 75 - REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER SHAFT ASS’Y; ) Remove the black screw to detach the media guide plate.

2-14 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT (Revision Date Sep. 29, ’95) 2.10 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER SHAFT ASS’Y 2.10 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER SHAFT ASS’Y 1) Turn the head lever to position 3 , and release the ribbon shaft holder plate. 2) Remove the black screw to detach the media guide plate....

Page 76 - Adjustment; Check

2-15 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT (Revision Date Sep. 29, ’95) 2.10 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER SHAFT ASS’Y ■ Adjustment 1. Install the pinch roller unit so it parallels the base. If it does not, change the engaging position of thepinch roller belt and the pulley. Fig. 2-24 Fig. 2-25 2. Atta...

Page 77 - CORRECTING SKEW PRINTING; Check if the media skews right or left.; Front

2-16 EM18-33010A 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT Fig. 2-27 (Revision Date Sep. 29, ’95) 2.10 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER SHAFT ASS’Y 2.11 CORRECTING SKEW PRINTING l If media still skews after adjusting the pinch roller shaft ass’y with the jig, follow the procedure belowto correct the skew problem. 1. Chec...

Page 78 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT; INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL

3-1 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 3.1 HIGH SPEED PC INTERFACE BOARD (B-4800-PC-QM) WARNING! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing the optional equipment. 3.1 HIGH SPE...

Page 79 - Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

3-2 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 9. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal. 10. Following procedure should be employed with your PC after this. 11. Set the DIP SW. on the BPC PC board for the I/O address according to your PC. 12. Install the BPC PC board on th...

Page 82 - Adjusting the Cutter Guide Plates

3-5 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Fig. 3-8 (Revision Date Aug. 11, ’95) 3.2 CUTTER MODULE (B-4205-QM) ■ Adjusting the Cutter Guide Plates After replacing the cutter unit the following adjusting procedure should be employed to prevent paperjams. 1. Attach the cutter...

Page 83 - For Old CPU Board

3-6 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Max. drawing size (on-the-fly) (W)x(H) (mm) 138.0 x 149.3 138.0 x 234.6 138.0 x 320.0 138.0 x 405.3 138.0 x 490.7 138.0 x 576.0 138.0 x 661.3 3.3 MEMORY MODULE 3.3.1 For Old CPU Board 1. Remove the top cover and left side cover. (S...

Page 84 - For New CPU PC Board; Expansion memory and drawing size

3-7 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 3.3 MEMORY MODULE 3.3.2 For New CPU PC Board 1. Open the right side cover and the top cover. (Refer to Fig. 2-1.)2. Remove the left side cover. (Refer to Fig. 2-1.)3. Directly connect the D-RAM PC boa...

Page 85 - Description

3-8 EM18-33010A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3. Remove the FL-4x5 screw to detach the blind plate on the back of the printer and attach the fanfoldpaper guide (rear) with the same screw. (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 3.4 FANFOLD PAPER GUIDE MODULE (B-4905-FF-QM) 3.4 FANFOLD ...

Page 86 - MECHANISM DESCRIPTION

4-1 EM18-33010A 4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION After making a cut, the arm turns the micro switch off and the cutter home position is detected.When the cutter does not return to the home position because of a paper jam, an error occurs and thenext piece of paper will not be cut. Fig. 4-1 Fig. 4-2 4. MECHA...

Page 91 - Power off

6-1 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION In system mode the diag. test operation is used to diagnose the printer and to set the parameters by usingthe [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys on the operation panel. Diag. test operation(Type I...

Page 93 - Maintenance Counter Printing; Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.

6-3 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date Jan. 14, ’99) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE 6.2 SELF TEST MODE In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print. The result of the head brokenelement check is indicated in the display. 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing The data...

Page 96 - Automatic Diagnostic Printing; The data from

6-6 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. If the automatic diagnosis printing results in an error, the printer will display the error message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE] key,however, the display will return to the initial display “<1> DIAGNOSTIC V1...

Page 97 - Sample Print; NOTES: 1. Checksum varies according to the software version.

6-7 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION ■ Sample Print [Print Condition] • Preset count : 1 • Print speed : 127 mm/sec. • Sensor : No sensor • Printing method : Thermal transfer • Supply length : 50 mm • Issuing mode : Batch printing (without rewinder) PROGRAM V1.0 A FMRM0034801 Checksum Part No. of...

Page 98 - when the error occurs.

6-8 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EEPROM OK EEPROM: Backup memory Read/write check OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written.NG: Data in the check area cannot be properly read/written. DRAM 1024KB Readable/writable area DRAM: Image buffer memory or work memory CARD OK Flash memor...

Page 99 - Sensor 1 Check

6-9 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION SENSOR1 Head up switch status Fixed to 1 Cutter home position switch status 0: Head opened1: Head closed 0: Home position1: Other position Rewind full sensor status Fixed to 0 Fixed to 0 Slit sensor #1 (ribbon rewind) status 0: Normal1: Excess Strip sensor sta...

Page 100 - Print status content description of each sensor/switch

6-10 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION Sensor/Switch Head up switch Cutter home positionswitch Rewind full sensor Slit sensor #1 (ribbonrewind)Slit sensor #2 (ribbonfeed) Strip sensor Ribbon end sensor SENSOR2 [H] 3.1V [A] 2.8V Environmental temperature thermistor status:0.0 ~ 5.0 V Print head the...

Page 101 - DIP SW Check

6-11 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION DIP SW DIP Switch 1 0: OFF (OPEN)1: ON (SHORT) DIP Switch 2 0: OFF (OPEN)1: ON (SHORT) Pin No. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Status EXP. I/O Expansion I/O PC board Loopback test OK: The circuit has no problem.NG: The circuit ...

Page 102 - replaced after referring to Section 2.6 Replacing the Print Head.; Head Broken Element Check

6-12 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. If the head broken element check results in ‘HEAD ERROR’, the print head must be replaced after referring to Section 2.6 Replacing the Print Head. 2. After replacing the print head, clear the maintenance counter as described in Section 6.6.1 and per...

Page 104 - Parameter Setting Mode Table

6-14 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION ■ Parameter Setting Mode Table (Revision Date: Dec. 10 ‘99) 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Mode Name FEED ADJUST CUT ADJUST BACK FEED ADJ. X ADJUST TONE ADJUST <T>(Thermal transfer printing) TONE ADJUST <D>(Thermal direct printing) FONT CODE ZERO FONT...

Page 105 - Feed Length Fine Adjustment; subsequent fine adjustment is performed.; D I A G N O S T I C; F E

6-15 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION ■ [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one timeis a -0.5 mm change, up to -50.0mm. (See NOTE 2.) ■ [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time is a +0.5 mm change, up to+50.0 mm.(See NOTE 2.) 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment ...

Page 106 - Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

6-16 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. Max. fine adjustment ± 50.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value ( ± 50.0 mm) + PC fine adjustment value ( ± 50.0 mm) When the value reaches the maximum, the...

Page 107 - Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment

6-17 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. Max. fine adjustment ± 9.9 mm = Key fine adjustment value ( ± 9.5 mm) + PC fine adjustment value ( ± 9.9 mm) When the value reaches the maximum, the va...

Page 108 - Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example; A A A A

6-18 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE ■ Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example ■ Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example A A A A A A A A A A A A + 0.0 mm Feed Direction - 10.0 mm + 10.0 mm + 10 mm - 10 mm Fig. 6-4 Fig. 6-5 Fig. 6-6 + 0.0 mm Feed Direction - 12.0 mm + 12.0 mm ...

Page 109 - When using a label with a length of less than 38 mm :

6-19 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 1 Idling 2 Printing the first label A is completed. 3 Label A is fed to the cut position and the front gap is cut. 4 Label B is fed in the reverse direction to the print startposition. 5 Printing the second label B is completed. 6 Label B is fed to the cut po...

Page 110 - Strip Position Fine Adjustment Example

6-20 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTE: The print stop position when printing the label in strip mode varies according to label length as the strip mode printing stops so that the edge of the strip shaft is 4 mm from the middleof the gap. This is because the gap length is programmed as 2mm. W...

Page 111 - Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example

6-21 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE ■ Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example A A A A A A A A A A A A + 0.0 mm Feed Direction +3.0 mm -3.0 mm -3.0 mm +3.0 mm Print start position Fig. 6-15 Fig. 6-16 Fig. 6-17

Page 112 - X Axis Fine Adjustment

6-22 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. Max. fine adjustment ± 99.5 mm = X axis value When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is...

Page 113 - left or right direction.; X Axis Fine Adjustment Example; ABC

6-23 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. The X axis fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the X axis of the drawing in the left or right direction. 2. Adjust the X axis in the effective print range. (After the value reaches the coordinate “0”, the value remains unchanged even if the ...

Page 114 - Print Tone Fine Adjustment

6-24 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1 Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed print tone value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.3. Fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the values set by the PC comman...

Page 115 - Character Code Selection

6-25 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key. • PC-850 • PC-8 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.6 Character Code Selection Power of...

Page 116 - Font Zero Selection

6-26 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION • 0 (without slash) • ø (with slash) NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed zero font is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key. 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.7 Font Zero Se...

Page 117 - Control Code Selection

6-27 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed control code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key. 3. When “AUTO”, “ESC, LF, NUL”, or “{, ,}” is selected, be sure to select the N...

Page 118 - Go to B on the previous page.

6-28 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION SVO8A1002 : Jan. 19, '98 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE C O E M A N U A L D C O T L O L C O D E 1 1 B N C O T R O L C O D E 2 1 C N C O T R O L C O D E 3 1 D N A Go to B on the previous page. Change the control code. Set the control code 1. (equivalent to ESC, {....

Page 119 - Ribbon Type Selection

6-29 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. Non-transmissive (NON TRANS.) ribbon cannot be used so the ribbon type must be set to transmissive (TRANS.) ribbon. 3. A changed ribbon type is stored ...

Page 120 - 0 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment; (Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment)

6-30 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.3.10 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. Max. fine adjustment -15 steps = Key fine adjustment value (-15 steps) + PC fine adjustment value (-1...

Page 123 - 3 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Black Mark Sensor; The above operations do not require any more threshold setting.

6-33 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.3.13 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Black Mark Sensor NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]...

Page 124 - 4 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Feed Gap Sensor

6-34 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.3.14 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Feed Gap Sensor NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast forward. 2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] k...

Page 125 - How To Calculate Theshold Fine Adjustment Value

6-35 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Jan. 14 ‘99) 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE ■ How To Calculate Theshold Fine Adjustment Value If the following cases occurred, threshold value for the paper sensors should be fine adjusted afterreferring to the next page. Case 1: When using tag pa...

Page 126 - command or feed command.

6-36 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Jan. 14 ‘99) 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE NOTE: The following operation cannot be performed unless the sensor type is changed by the issue command or feed command. (1) Using the sensor adjustment in Diag. mode, measure the sensor voltage at the ...

Page 129 - 7 Transmission Control Mode Selection

6-39 6.3.17 Transmission Control Mode Selection NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enable. 2. A changed Transmission Control Mode is memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. Press ...

Page 130 - Reset ON/OFF when the INPUT • PRIME signal ON is selected.

6-40 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Dec. 10 ‘99) 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.18 Reset Selection when the INPUT • PRIME Signal is ON. Reset ON/OFF when the INPUT • PRIME signal ON is selected. NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds ena...

Page 131 - Normal Test Print

6-41 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date Feb. 07, ’97) 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE Test print mode contains normal test print and process test print. 6.4.1 Normal Test Print Five kinds of test prints are provided in the test print mode. When performing the test print, 7par...

Page 135 - Test Print Sample; Characters

6-45 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date Feb. 07, ’97) 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE 9. When the transmissive ribbon is selected and DIP SW. 1-1 is set to ON, and the spacearea is also 20 mm or more, the printer automatically enters ribbon saving print mode. 10. When “AUTO PRINT” is selected, 5...

Page 136 - Process Test Print

6-46 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.4.2 Process Test Print In the process test print, the test print is automatically performed on the following conditions.Parameter setting and print tone fine adjustment value is ignored. • OPERATION : One label feed, 3-dot slant line print, bar code print, ...

Page 138 - SENSOR SETTING MODE; Thermistor Check

6-48 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTE: Since the thermistor is supervised every 200 ms while displaying the status, the display could vary. (Revision Date Jul. 08, ’94) 6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE 6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE Thermistor check and black mark/feed gap sensor settings are provided in th...

Page 139 - Black Mark Sensor Adjustment

6-49 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION Power off Turn on the power whileholding down the [FEED]key and [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key three times. Set the tag paper so thatthe black mark sensor candetect the white part of thetag paper. (See NOTE 1.) Holding the [FEED] key or[RESTART] key down u...

Page 140 - Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment; Paper End Setting for

6-50 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTES: 1. Make sure to adjust the feed gap sensor using the backing paper with no label as a criterion. Though an adjustment can be performed with the label, it could cause apaper jam error. 2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The val...

Page 141 - Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor

6-51 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor setting. The value of the sensor isdisplayed up to 5.0 V. 6.5.4 Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the tag paperto othe...

Page 142 - Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor

6-52 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor setting. The value of the sensor isdisplayed up to 5.0 V. 6.5.5 Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the labelto other make...

Page 143 - RAM Clear Mode Table

6-53 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION Function If you enter the RAM clear mode by mistake, specify this mode toescape from the RAM clear mode without executing RAM clear. After replacing the print head, cutter module, ribbon feed/rewindmotor, solenoid and CPU PC Board, clear the maintenance count...

Page 145 - NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.; Maintenance Counter Clear

6-55 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.6. RAM CLEAR MODE NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off. 6.6.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Power off Turn on the power whileholding down the [FEED]key and [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key four times. Press the [FEED] key. (or pr...

Page 146 - Parameter Clear

6-56 EM18-33010A 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off. 6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE 6.6.2 Parameter Clear Power off Turn on the power whileholding down the [FEED]key and [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key four times. Press the [FEED] key twice. (or press t...

Page 147 - Printer; Special printer cable

7-1 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.1 DOS VERSION 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD 7.1 DOS VERSION The main program for the printer has been written onto the flash ROM. If the main program isupgraded, due to the addition/change of the specification, down load the main program f...

Page 148 - DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE; This is the down load program for B-X

7-2 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD ↵ 7.1.3 DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE (1) Turn the PC power on.(2) Turn the printer power on.(3) Insert the program down load floppy disk into the PC.(4 Change the drive to A. Type A : (5) Start the batch file “PDL”. Type P D L Or copy the contents of the floppy disk in to...

Page 149 - Press any key to retry.

7-3 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.1 DOS VERSION B Errorcode Check the following when an error occurs: • The printer power is turned on. • The RS-232C cable or high speed PC interface cable is connected properly. • The DIP SW on the CPU PC board or BPC PC board is ...

Page 150 - Flopply Disk

7-4 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.2 WINDOWS VERSION 7.2 WINDOWS VERSION The main program for the printer has been written onto the flash ROM. If the main program is upgraded,due to the addition/change of the specification, download the main program from the PC to ...

Page 151 - Setup and System requirements; Serial Interface only

7-5 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.2 WINDOWS VERSION 7.2.2 Setup and System requirements Connect the B-570 printer to the PC via the RS-232C cable. (1) System Windows 95 or Windows 98 (Windows 3.1 is not supported.) (2) Interface Serial Interface only (3) Memory 16...

Page 152 - Installation Procedure of Down Load Program; (2) Click on the Start button then highlight Run and click on Run.

7-6 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD 7.2.3 Installation Procedure of Down Load Program (1) Start up Windows 95 or Windows 98, and then insert the Program Loader Setup Disk (1/3) into the PC floppy drive. (2) Click on the Start button then highlight Run and click on Run. (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000...

Page 153 - Installation Procedure of Firmware

7-7 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.2 WINDOWS VERSION 7.2.4 Installation Procedure of Firmware (1) Before performing the program download to the Printer, set the DIP SW2 on the CPU PC board as shown below. DIP SW2 (2) Connect the printer to the PC via the RS-232C ca...

Page 154 - click on Open button.

7-8 EM18-33010A 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD (Revision Date: Feb. 10, 2000) 7.2 WINDOWS VERSION (6) From the File (F) drop down menu, select Open (O). (7) The file open screen will appear. Select the drive and the folder in which the binary file is stored. If you copy the binary file into the C:\Program Fil...

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