Page 2 - LIST OF STANDARDS OF CONFORMITY
LIST OF STANDARDS OF CONFORMITY (EU ONLY) Manufacturer : Toshoba TEC Corporation Address : 570 Ohito, Ohito-Cho, Tagata-Gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 410-2392 Japan declares that following product Product Name : Bar Code Printer Model : B-442-QP Options : All conforms to the following product specifications Ge...
Page 3 - Safety Summary; WARNING
(i) Safety Summary EM1-33046A 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 ...
Page 4 - CAUTION; Precautions
(ii) Safety Summary EM1-33046A 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 anddisconne...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright © 1999by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATIONAll Rights Reserved570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, Japan Page EM1-33046A CAUTION: 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification...
Page 6 - Features
1. INTRODUCTION EM1-33046A 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the TEC B-442 Bar Code Printer. The attractive desktop printerdelivers superior performance at an economical price. Both powerful and easy-to-use, the B-442 printeris your best choice among industrial direc...
Page 8 - UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
1. INTRDUCTION EM1-33046A 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL B - 4 4 2 - Q Q 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL Destination Code QQ: North AmericaQP: EuropeGH12-GB: UK Thermal direct/Thermal transfer 1.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION After receiving your B-442 Bar Code Printer, carefully inspect the device and its accessories. The ...
Page 13 - CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON
2. SPECIFICATIONS EM1-33046A 2.5 CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON NOTE: When purchasing ribbon locally, they must meet the above size. There may be TEC-approved ribbons which do not fall within the above size, however, they have no functional problem. Fig. 2-8 Fig. 2-9 Connection between leader...
Page 16 - EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT
3. OVERVIEW EM1-33046A 3.2 EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT Fig. 3-4 External Label Roll Mount 3.2 EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT 3-3
Page 18 - DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS; Table 4-5 Printing Mode
4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS EM1-33046A 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS Baud 19200 9600 4800 2400 SW-1 OFF ON OFF ON SW-2 OFF OFF ON ON 4. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS The DIP switches are located on the rear of the printer. WARNING! Turn the POWER OFF beforechanging the DIP switch settings. Table 4-1 Baud Rate Parity N...
Page 19 - REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION; RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE; SETTING UP THE PRINTER
5. SET UP PROCEDURE EM1-33046A 9 Printer Pin Function 1 +5 V 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 DSR 5 GND 6 RDY 7 N/C 8 RDY 9 +5 Host 9 25 Function Pin Pin RxD 2 3 TxD 3 2 DTR 4 20 GND 5 7 DSR 6 6 RTS 7 4 CTS 8 5 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION 5. SET UP PROCEDURE 5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION The B-442 has the followin...
Page 20 - LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK
6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK EM1-33046A 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK 1. Open the printer cover by pressing the two cover release buttons located on the right and left sidesof the printer. While pressing the buttons, pull up on the printer cover. 2. Insert the label...
Page 21 - Fig. 6-3 Feeding Labels through Adjustable Label Edge Guides
6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK EM1-33046A 6. LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK Fig. 6-3 Feeding Labels through Adjustable Label Edge Guides 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever2. Label3. Front Rubber Roller or Platen4. Adjustable Label Edge Guides Fig. 6-2 Inserting Label Supply Roll into Label Supply Roll M...
Page 23 - Fig. 8-1 Placement of Ribbon Supply Roll; RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS EM1-33046A 8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Fig. 8-1 Placement of Ribbon Supply Roll 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 3. Ribbon Rewind Roll 2. Ribbon Supply Roll 4. Thermal Transfer Ribbon 8. RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place an empty roll on the front ribbon rewin...
Page 25 - Fig. 9-1 Install External Label Roll Mount; INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT
9. INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT EM1-33046A 9. INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT Fig. 9-1 Install External Label Roll Mount 1. External Label Roll Mount2. Label Supply Roll Spindle3. External Label Feed Opening 9. INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT 3 2 1 9-1
Page 26 - INSTALL MEMORY MODULE
10. INSTALL MOMORY MODULE EM1-33046A 10. INSTALL MEMORY MODULE NOTES: 1. Be sure to protect a memory module by putting it in it's protective cover when not in use in the printer. 2. Do not subject the memory module to any shocks or excessive forces. 3. Do not expose the memory module to direct sunli...
Page 29 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; NOTE: Order head cleaner pen from TEC Parts Center.
13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33046A 13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 13.1 CLEANING 13.1 CLEANING To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The greaterthe usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly : high usage=daily). 1. T...
Page 30 - COVERS AND PANELS; REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA; DENSITY ADJUSTMENT
13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE EM1-33046A 13.2 COVERS AND PANELS 13.2 COVERS AND PANELS The covers should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergentsolution. NOTE: Clean printer cover with an electrostatic free cleaner for automated office equipment. WARNING! 1...
Page 33 - HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORTABLE
16. HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PROTABLE LCD KEYBOARD EM1-33046A 16. HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORTABLE LCD KEYBOARD 16. HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORTABLE LCD KEYBOARD To connect a portable LCD keyboard to the printer, we must write a program with particular commandsas below: Exampl...