Page 2 - TOSHIBA Barcode Printer; Owner’s Manual
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer B-SV4T SERIES Owner’s Manual
Page 3 - - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; Waste Recycling information for users:; Following information is only for EU-member states:
CE Compliance (for EU only) This product complies with the requirements of EMC and Low Voltage Directives including their amendments. VORSICHT: • Schallemission: unter 70dB (A) nach DIN 45635 (oder ISO 7779) • Die für das Gerät Vorgesehene Steckdose muß in der Nähe des Gerätes und leicht zugänglich ...
Page 4 - Safety Summary; This indicates that there is the risk of; death; or; serious injury; if the; WARNING
Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 ( ) i 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 understo...
Page 5 - This indicates that there is the risk of personal; Injury; damage; to; Precautions; CAUTION
Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 ( ) ii 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 authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... E1-1 1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................
Page 8 - OVERVIEW; This printer has the following features:
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 1.1 Introduction E1- 1 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Features 1.3 Unpacking 1.4 Accessories Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA B-SV4T series barcode printer. This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information from general set-up to confirming t...
Page 9 - When purchasing the power cord
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 1.4 Accessories E1- 2 When purchasing the power cord Since the power cord set is not enclosed in this unit, please purchase an approved one that meets the following standard from your Authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative. (As of September 2004) Country ...
Page 11 - Lamp
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 1.5 Appearance E1- 4 1.5.4 Interior 1.5.5 Button and Indicator Lamp The FEED/PAUSE Button and the Indicator Lamp have the following functions: As the FEED button • Pressing this button when the printer is in online state causes a media feed. • Pressing t...
Page 12 - SETUP; Store the media and ribbon in accordance with the specifications.
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.1 Precautions E2- 1 2. PRINTER SETUP 2.1 Precautions This section outlines the steps necessary to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, connecting cables, assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, and perform...
Page 13 - Procedure before; Power Switch
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.2 Procedure before Operation E2- 2 2.2 Procedure before Operation 2.3 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 2.3.1 Turning ON the Printer This section describes the outline of the printer setup. 1. Unpack the accessories and printer from the box. 2. Refer to Safety P...
Page 14 - Printer; Cables to the Printer; Do not turn off the printer
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer E2- 3 2.3.2 Turning OFF the Printer 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer 1. Before turning off the printer power switch verify that the Indicator Lamp is illuminated in green, not flashing. 2. To turn OFF the pri...
Page 15 - Make sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position.; Power Adapter; Since the power cord is not
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.5 Connecting the Power Adapter and the Power Cord E2- 4 2.5 Connecting the Power Adapter and the Power Cord 1. Make sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2 . Insert the Power Cord into the inlet of the Power Adapter. 3. Insert the...
Page 16 - Top Cover; To open the Top Cover:; Turn the Cover Open Levers frontward, and gradually open the Top
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover E2- 5 2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover When opening or closing the Top Cover, please be sure to follow the instructions below. To open the Top Cover: 1. Turn the Cover Open Levers frontward, and gradually open the Top Cove...
Page 17 - To close the Top Cover:; Open the Top Cover until the Top Cover Support goes to the OPEN; Top Cover Support
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover E2- 6 2.6 Opening/Closing the Top Cover (Cont.) To hold the Top Cover at Position 2, first open the Top Cover until the Top Cover Support goes over Position 2 ( c ), then close the Top Cover a little ( d ) to secure the Top...
Page 18 - This section describes in detail how to load a media roll.; Media Holder
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2- 7 2.7 Loading the Media This section describes in detail how to load a media roll. 1. Turn OFF the printer. 2. Turn the Cover Open Levers frontward, and open the Top Cover. 3. When the inner core diameter of the media roll is 25.4 ...
Page 19 - Loading the Media
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2- 8 2.7 Loading the Media (Cont.) 6. Insert the both ends of the Media Shaft into the slots of the printer to place the Media Holder Ass’y into the printer. Make sure that the media feeds from the top, as shown below. 7. Insert the l...
Page 20 - After loading the media, manually set the Media Sensor to the; Black Mark Sensor; The selected sensor type is the
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2- 9 2.7 Loading the Media (Cont.) 11. After loading the media, manually set the Media Sensor to the correct position. The Feed Gap Sensor is included in the right Media Guide. Position of the Feed Gap Sensor can be set by fitting the...
Page 21 - How to set the media
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2-10 Strip Feed Roller 2.7 Loading the Media (Cont.) Strip mode (Option): When issued in the strip mode, labels are automatically removed from the backing paper each time a label is printed. • How to set the media When issuing labels ...
Page 22 - Be sure to cut the backing
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2-11 2.7 Loading the Media (Cont.) Cut mode (Option): When the Cutter is installed, the media is automatically cut. After loading the media as described on the previous pages, insert the leading edge of the media through the Media Out...
Page 23 - Rear Media
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.7 Loading the Media E2-12 2.7 Loading the Media (Cont.) When a media roll has an outside diameter exceeding 127 mm (5 ” ) or an inner core diameter of 38.1 mm (1.5 ” ), the optional External Media Roll Hanger is required. 1. Fit the protrusions on the bot...
Page 24 - Loading the Ribbon; Open the Top Cover.; Ribbon Access Cover; NOTE: Inside of the Ribbon; Rear Hub
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.8 Loading the Ribbon E2-13 2.8 Loading the Ribbon When the printer is turned on, it automatically detects whether a ribbon is installed or not and switches the printing method between thermal transfer or direct thermal. If the printer does not detect a ri...
Page 25 - Pull the leader tape of the ribbon downward, and feed it under the; Print Head
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.8 Loading the Ribbon E2-14 2.8 Loading the Ribbon (Cont.) 5. Pull the leader tape of the ribbon downward, and feed it under the Print Head. 6. Attach the leader tape to the Paper Core with adhesive tape. 7. Rotate the Paper Core to take up the ribbon lead...
Page 26 - Orange; red
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 2.9 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities E2-15 2.9 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities 2.9.1 Media Sensor Calibration 2.9.2 Self Print Test and Dump Mode This utility is used to calibrate the sens...
Page 28 - Print Head Cleaner
3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 3.1 Cleaning E3- 1 3. MAINTENANCE 3.1 Cleaning 3.1.1 Print Head This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance. To ensure the continuous high quality operation of your printer, you should perform a regular maintenance routine. For high throughput i...
Page 29 - Ribbon Sensor
3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 3.1 Cleaning E3- 2 3.1.2 Platen/Sensors 3.1.3 Cover 1. Wipe the Platen with a soft cloth moistened with absolute alcohol. 2. Remove dust or paper particles from the Black Mark Sensor, Feed Gap Sensor, and Ribbon Sensor using an air blower. Wipe the Cover with...
Page 30 - Media and Ribbon
3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 3.2 Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon E3- 3 3.2 Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon • Do not store media or ribbons for longer than the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life • Store media rolls on the flat end. Do not store them on the curved sides as t...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting Guide; Problems Solutions; Removing Jammed Media; Do not use any tool that may damage the print head.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 4.1 Troubleshooting Guide E4- 1 4. TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter lists the error messages, possible problems, and their solutions. 4.1 Troubleshooting Guide Problems Solutions The Online Indicator Lamp (green) is not illuminated. 1. Check that the Power Co...
Page 32 - APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS; The following are the printer specifications.; Item Specifications; Optional interface; QR Code is a trademark of DENSO CORPORATION.
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 A1.1 Printer EA1- 1 APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS Appendix 1 describes the printer specifications and supplies for use on the B-SV4T printer. A1.1 Printer The following are the printer specifications. Item Specifications AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz 100 to ...
Page 33 - Option Name; Feed Direction; Tag paper; Label
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 A1.2 Options EA1- 2 A1.2 Options Option Name Type Description Keyboard display unit KB-75-QM-R This module is an external intelligent keyboard display unit. Cutter module B-SV204-QM-R B-SV404-QM-R A cutter unit that makes stub cuts. A cutter unit t...
Page 34 - A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor; optional External Media Roll Hanger is required.
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 A1.3 Media EA1- 3 A1.3.1 Media Type (Cont.) Unit: mm (inch) Issue mode Item Batch mode Strip mode Cut mode c Width including backing paper 20 to 112 (0.8 to 4.4) d Media width 17 to 109 (0.7 to 4.3) Label 12 to 609.6 (0.5 to 24.0) 27.4 to 154.4 (1....
Page 35 - A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 A1.3 Media EA1- 4 A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor The Reflective Sensor is movable within the full range of the media width. The reflection factor of the Black Mark must be 10% or lower with a waveform length of 950 nm. The Reflectiv...
Page 37 - APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE; Interface Cables; Keep as short as possible.; RS-232C Cable description; Connector to the Host Computer
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE EA2- 1 APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE Interface Cables To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements: • Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector housings....
Page 38 - GLOSSARIES
GLOSSARIES ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 GLOSSARIES GLOSSARIES Bar code A code which represents alphanumeric characters by using a series of black and white stripes in different widths. Bar codes are used in various industrial fields: Manufacturing, Hospitals, Libraries, Retail, Transportation, Warehous...
Page 39 - Supply
GLOSSARIES ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 GLOSSARIES Supply Media and ribbon Tag A type of media having no adhesive backing but black marks to indicate the print area. Usually tags are made of cardboard or other durable material. Thermal print head A print head using thermal transfer or thermal direct pr...
Page 40 - INDEX
INDEX ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33062 INDEX INDEX B Backing paper 2-10, A1-3 Bar code A1-1 Batch mode 2-6 Black mark 2-9, 2-15, A1-2, A1-4 Black mark length A1-3 Black mark sensor 1-4, 2-8, 2-9, 2-15, 3-2 C Centronics 1-3, 2-2, 2-3, A1-1 Cover open sensor 1-4 Cut mode 2-11, A1-1, A1-3 Cutter module A1-2 D...
