Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Page; NOTE
EO18-33016A TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. UNPACKING-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 1.1 Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 1.2 Checks ------------...
Page 3 - Accessories; Top Pad
1. UNPACKING EO18-33016A 1.1 Procedure 1- 1 1. UNPACKING 1.1 Procedure 1. Open the carton. 2. Take out the accessories and the top pad from the carton. 3. Take out the printer from the carton. 4. Remove the tapes from the printer. [B-SA4TM] [B-SA4TP] Printer Carton Accessories Top Pad
Page 4 - INSTALLATION; Place the printer on the level surface.; Warranty Disclaimer Sheet
1. UNPACKING EO18-33016A 1.2 Checks 1- 2 1.2 Checks 1. Check for damage or scratches on the printer. 2. Confirm that none of the accessories are missing. The parts below are provided as accessories. (B-SA4TM only) NOTE: Keep the carton and pads for later transport. 2. PRINTER INSTALLATION 1. Place t...
Page 5 - MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT; Remove the two screws to detach the Inlet Ass’y.; PS Unit
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.1 PS Unit 3- 1 3. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT 3.1 PS Unit 1. Remove the screw from the back of the printer, and draw out the PS Unit halfway. NOTE: If the PS Unit cannot be drawn out smoothly, check whether it gets stuck with the harnesses on both sides. 2. Unlock the...
Page 6 - Make sure that the Inlet Ass’y is attached so that the; Ground Wire
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.1 PS Unit 3- 2 4. Remove the screw to release the Ground Wire of the Inlet Ass’y. 5. Draw out the PS PC Board Unit from the printer. 6. Remove the three screws to separate the PS PC Board from the frame. 7. Replace the PS PC Board with a new one, and then reasse...
Page 7 - MAIN PC Board Ass’y; Remove the two screws from the back of the printer.
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.2 MAIN PC Board Ass’y 3- 3 3.2 MAIN PC Board Ass’y 1. Remove the two screws from the back of the printer. [B-SA4TM] [B-SA4TP] 2. Only for the B-SA4TM model, open the Front Cover, and remove the two screws that secure the Front Cover. 3. Close the Front Cover. 4....
Page 8 - squeezing and raising it.
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.2 MAIN PC Board Ass’y 3- 4 6. Remove the screw to detach the Cable Clamp fixing the Print Head Cable (white). 7. Disconnect the all cables from the MAIN PC Board ass’y. NOTE: Be careful that the connector of the Power Cable has a connector lock. 8. To easily rem...
Page 9 - CN8 Power Supply
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.2 MAIN PC Board Ass’y 3- 5 11. Replace the MAIN PC board with a new one, and reassemble in the reverse order of removal. CN501 AUD/RTC (Not used) CN13 Panel PCB CN9 Print Head, Signal CN19 Parallel I/F CN17 LAN I/F CN18 USB I/F CN8 Power Supply CN12 SIO PC Board...
Page 10 - Timing Belt
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.2 MAIN PC Board Ass’y 3- 6 NOTES: 1. When re-attaching the Side Panel, be careful not to pinch the lead wires between the printer frames and the Side Panel. 2. After installing the MAIN PC board, place the cables and harnesses as shown below, and bind them with ...
Page 11 - Platen Holder
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.3 Platen 3- 7 3.3 Platen 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Push both Platen Holders inside to release the hooks, and lift the Platen Ass’y. NOTES: 1. Do not disassemble the Platen Ass’y further as a Platen Ass’y is a minimum unit. 2. Be careful that the metal plate easi...
Page 12 - Platen Gear Frame
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.4 Stepping Motor and Top Cover Open Sensor (Left) 3- 8 3.4 Stepping Motor and Top Cover Open Sensor (Left) 1. Remove the Side Panel from the printer. (Refer to Section 3.2.) 2. Remove the Platen Ass’y. (Refer to Section 3.3.) 3. Open the Top Cover and remove the...
Page 16 - Ribbon Motor Unit
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.5 Ribbon Motor/Ribbon Sensor 3-12 <Tip> When removing the Ribbon Motor or the Ribbon Sensor only, step 6 to step 12 can be omitted. It can be removed by just disconnecting each cable and removing the screw. 6. Disconnect the Ribbon Motor Connectors and Rib...
Page 17 - Ribbon Motor
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.5 Ribbon Motor/Ribbon Sensor 3-13 10. Remove the screws to detach the Ribbon Motors. 11. Remove the screws to detach the Ribbon Sensors. 12. Remove the Sensor PC Board by releasing the hooks. Ribbon Motor Ribbon Motor Ribbon Sensor Ribbon Sensor Sensor PC Board ...
Page 18 - Locating Pin
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.5 Ribbon Motor/Ribbon Sensor 3-14 13. Replace the Ribbon Motor and Ribbon Sensor with new ones, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal. NOTES: 1. When re-attaching the Ribbon Motor Drive Unit to the upper frame, be careful not to pinch the lead wire...
Page 19 - Fan Motor Cable
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.6 Fan Motor 3-15 3.6 Fan Motor 1. Remove the Side Panel from the printer. (Refer to Section 3.2.) 2. Disconnect the Fan Motor Cable from CN10 on the MAIN PC Board. 3. Remove the Top Cover and place it beside the printer. (Refer to Section 3.5.) 4. Remove the two...
Page 20 - Ribbon Cover
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.7 Operation Panel (For the B-SA4TM) 3-16 3.7 Operation Panel (For the B-SA4TM) 1. Open the Ribbon Cover. 2. Remove the four screws to detach the Operation Panel from the Ribbon Cover. NOTE: When removing these screws, use a Phillips-head screw with the length of...
Page 21 - NOTE: For wiring of the cables, refer to the following picture.; Panel PC Board
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.7 Operation Panel (For the B-SA4TM) 3-17 5. Disconnect the cable which connects the Panel PC board to the LCD PC board. 6. Remove the two screws to detach the LCD PC board. 7. Replace the Operation Panel with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order o...
Page 25 - Print Head Cable
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.9 Print Head 3-21 4. Disconnect the Print Head Cable from the Print Head. 5. Replace the Print Head with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal. Print Head Cable Print Head
Page 27 - Upper Sensor Lever
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.10 Media Sensor 3-22 3.10 Media Sensor 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Slightly push the Upper Sensor Lever inside, and open the Upper Sensor Ass’y. 3. Pushing the tabs on the rear of the Media Sensor Block toward the front of the printer, slightly lift the back of th...
Page 28 - Shaft
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.10 Media Sensor 3-23 5. Remove the two E-rings, the Shaft, and the Upper Sensor Ass’y. 6. Remove the Upper Sensor Cover (Top) by releasing the four hooks. 7. Remove the Upper Sensor PCB Casing by releasing the two hooks. 8. Separate the Upper Sensor PCB from the...
Page 29 - Lower Media Sensor
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.10 Media Sensor 3-24 9. Move the Lower Media Sensor toward the center. Failure to do this prevents disassembling the Lower Sensor Ass’y. 10. Remove the Lower Sensor Cover (Top) by releasing the two hooks. 11. Remove the Lower Sensor PCB Casing by releasing the t...
Page 30 - Media Sensors to the left end.; Sensor Harnesses
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.10 Media Sensor 3-25 13. Replace the Sensor PCB with a new one, and reassemble in the reverse order of removal. NOTES: 1. Before re-connecting the Sensor Harnesses to the Sensor PCBs, be sure to move the upper and lower Media Sensors to the left end. 2. After co...
Page 31 - Blind Plate
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.11 Top Cover Open Sensor (Right) 3-26 3.11 Top Cover Open Sensor (Right) 1. Refer to Steps 1 to 7 in Section 3.2 (MAIN PC Board Ass’y) and disconnect the all cables from the MAIN PC Board Ass’y. 2. Push and remove the Blind Plate from the printer back 3. Remove ...
Page 33 - Sensor Frame
3.MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33016A 3.11 Top Cover Open Sensor (Right) 3-28 8. Disconnect the Top Cover Open Sensor Harness (Blue). 9. Remove the Top Cover Open Sensor (Right) from the Sensor Frame. Top Cover Open Sensor Harness (Blue) Sensor Frame Top Cover Open Sensor (Right)
Page 34 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE; Check the run distance on the maintenance counter.; Platen
4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE EO18-33016A 4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4- 1 4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE All machines are generally delivered in their best condition. To maintain optimal operating condition and help gain maximum performance and life of machines, we would recommend you ...
Page 35 - Set Screw
4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE EO18-33016A 4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4- 2 5) When using the cutter unit, clean the cutter blade and the media path. WARNING! When cleaning the cutter, be careful not to be injured by the cutter blade. (1) Open the front cover. (2) Loosen the set screw of th...
Page 36 - ) Open the front cover holding its right side.
4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE EO18-33016A 4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4- 3 (5) In the same way, clean the outside of the cutter blade. 6) When using the strip module, clean the backing paper feed rollers, guide roller, strip roller, and media path. 1) Open the front cover holding its right...
Page 37 - Apply FLOIL G-488 to the cutter unit using a soft cloth.
4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE EO18-33016A 4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4- 4 6. Apply FLOIL G-488 to the cutter unit using a soft cloth. All machines are generally delivered in their best condition. Efforts should be made to keep them that way. Lack of oil, or the presence of debris or dust,...
Page 38 - Situation: Power on time; “100BASE LAN INITIALIZING...” is displayed and does not disappear.; Situation: Communication; Power on time
5. TROUBLESHOOTING EO18-33016A 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5- 1 5. TROUBLESHOOTING <INDEX> Situation: Power on time 1. The printer does not turn ON. 2. “EEPROM ERROR” is displayed. 3. “100BASE LAN INITIALIZING…” is displayed and does not disappear. 4. “HEAD OPEN” is displayed. 5. Some printers show “ON...
Page 45 - Communication; Possible cause
5. TROUBLESHOOTING EO18-33016A 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5- 8 Situation: Communication 1. Printing is not performed in case of Centronics Interface communication. Possible cause Check point Solution The interface cable has a problem. The Centronics interface cable should comply with IEEE1284. Use an IEEE...
