Toshiba Printer CB 426 T3 User Manual
TEC Two-Color Printer  
CB-426-T3-QQ  
Owner’s Manual  
Table of Contents  
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Safety Precautions  
Safety Precautions  
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.  
Safety Summary  
Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment.  
If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described  
in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact  
your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.  
Meanings of Symbols  
This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).  
Specific warning contents are drawn inside the  
symbol.  
(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)  
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).  
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the  
(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)  
symbol.  
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.  
Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.  
(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug  
from the outlet”.)  
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Safety Precautions  
This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the  
machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.  
WARNING  
■ Do not use voltages other than the voltage (AC) specified on the  
rating plate, as this may cause fire or electric shock.  
Any other than the specified AC voltage  
is prohibited.  
■ If the machines share the same outlet with any other electrical  
appliances which consume large amounts of power, the voltage  
will fluctuate widely each time these appliances operate. Be sure  
to provide an exclusive outlet for the machine as this may cause  
the machines to malfunction.  
Prohibited  
■ Do not insert or drop metal, flammable or other foreign objects  
into the machines through the ventilation slits, as this may cause  
fire or electric shock.  
Prohibited  
■ If the machines are dropped or their cabinets damaged, 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.  
■ Do not plug in or unplug the power cord plug with wet hands as  
this may cause electric shock.  
Prohibited  
■ Do not place metal objects or water-filled containers such as flower  
vases, flower pots or mugs, etc. on top of the machines. If metal  
objects or spilled liquid enter the machines, this may cause fire or  
electric shock.  
Prohibited  
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Safety Precautions  
WARNING (Cont.)  
■ Do not cut, damage or modify the power cords. Also, do not  
place heavy objects on, pull on, or excessively bend the cords, as  
this may cause fire or electrical shock.  
Prohibited  
■ Continued use of the machines in an abnormal condition such as  
when the machines are producing smoke or strange smells may  
cause fire or electric shock. In these cases, immediately turn off  
the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the  
outlet. Then, contact your authorizedTOSHIBATEC representative  
for assistance.  
Disconnect the plug.  
■ 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.  
■ Ensure that the equipment is properly grounded. Extension cables  
should also be grounded. Fire or electric shock could occur on  
improperly grounded equipment.  
Connect a grounding wire.  
■ When unplugging the power cords, be sure to hold and pull on  
the plug portion. Pulling on the cord portion may cut or expose  
the internal wires and cause fire or electric shock.  
Disconnect the plug.  
■ Do not remove covers, repair or modify the machine by yourself.  
You may be injured by high voltage, very hot parts or sharp edges  
inside the machine.  
No disassembling.  
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Safety Precautions  
This indicates that there is the risk of personal injury or damage to  
objects if the machine is improperly handled contrary to this  
indication.  
CAUTION  
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will  
continue to function correctly.  
• Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:  
* Temperatures out of the specification  
* Direct sunlight  
* Shared power source  
* Dust/Gas  
* High humidity  
* Excessive vibration  
• The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth  
slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE  
THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the  
plastic covers.  
• USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.  
• DO NOTSTORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed  
to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.  
• Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.  
• Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during  
a printer fault.  
• Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power source as  
high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause electrical  
interference.  
• Unplug the machine whenever cleaning or working inside it.  
• Keep the work environment static free.  
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items  
may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.  
• Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will  
cause heat to build up inside the machines and may cause fire.  
• Do not lean against the machine. It may fall and cause injury.  
• Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.  
• Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.  
• Utilize our maintenance services.  
Request Regarding  
Maintenance  
After purchasing the machine, contact your authorized TOSHIBA  
TEC representative for assistance once a year to have the inside  
of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the  
machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is  
particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.  
• Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks  
and other work required to maintain the quality and performance  
of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.  
For details, please consult your authorized TOSHIBA TEC  
representative for assistance.  
• Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile  
solvents. This will cause the cabinet or other parts to deteriorate  
or cause the paint to peel.  
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Table of Contents  
CTaobnleteonftsContents  
1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1  
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1  
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................ 1  
1.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 1  
1.4 Accessories and Options ................................................................................................................................. 2  
1.4.1  
1.4.2  
1.4.3  
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 2  
Cool Release Enhancement Kit............................................................................................................... 3  
Options .................................................................................................................................................... 3  
1.5 Appearance ...................................................................................................................................................... 4  
1.5.1  
1.5.2  
1.5.3  
1.5.4  
1.5.5  
Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 4  
Front View ............................................................................................................................................... 4  
Rear View ................................................................................................................................................ 4  
Operation Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 5  
Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 5  
2. Printer Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 6  
2.1 Installing the Accessories................................................................................................................................. 6  
2.1.1  
2.1.2  
2.1.3  
Fan Filters ................................................................................................................................................ 6  
Media Slide ............................................................................................................................................. 6  
Supply Shaft Holder ................................................................................................................................ 6  
2.2 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ........................................................................................................ 7  
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................................................. 8  
2.4 Turning on/off the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 9  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
Turning on the Printer .............................................................................................................................. 9  
Turning off the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 10  
2.5 Loading the Media.......................................................................................................................................... 11  
2.5.1 Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 16  
2.6 Sensor Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................... 17  
2.6.1  
2.6.2  
2.6.3  
Black Mark Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 17  
Feed Gap Sensor .................................................................................................................................. 18  
Media Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ................................................................................................... 19  
2.7 Loading the Ribbons (for Hot Release Ribbons) ............................................................................................ 21  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
Ribbon Positions ................................................................................................................................... 21  
Loading Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 21  
2.8 Loading the Ribbons (for Cold Release Ribbons) .......................................................................................... 24  
2.8.1  
2.8.2  
2.8.3  
2.8.4  
2.8.5  
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 24  
Installing the Ribbon Plate .................................................................................................................... 25  
Installing the SP Ribbon Guides ........................................................................................................... 26  
Installing the Ribbon Tension Sheet ...................................................................................................... 27  
Loading the Cold Release Ribbons....................................................................................................... 28  
3. Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 29  
3.1 Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................................. 29  
3.1.1  
3.1.2  
3.1.3  
System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 29  
Installation Procedure (For Windows®98) .............................................................................................. 29  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver................................................................................................................ 35  
3.2 Properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 37  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
Displaying Printer Properties ................................................................................................................. 37  
Summary of Properties ......................................................................................................................... 38  
3.3 Page Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 39  
3.3.1  
3.3.2  
3.3.3  
3.3.4  
Selecting a label size ............................................................................................................................. 39  
Creating a new label size ...................................................................................................................... 40  
Orientation............................................................................................................................................. 41  
Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................... 42  
3.4 Graphics ......................................................................................................................................................... 46  
3.4.1  
3.4.2  
3.4.3  
3.4.4  
Dithering ................................................................................................................................................ 46  
Color...................................................................................................................................................... 46  
Color Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 47  
Color Registration ................................................................................................................................. 50  
3.5 Bar Fonts ........................................................................................................................................................ 52  
3.5.1 Specifying a New Font Style ................................................................................................................. 53  
3.6 Stock .............................................................................................................................................................. 55  
3.6.1  
Print Method.......................................................................................................................................... 55  
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3.6.2  
3.6.3  
3.6.4  
3.6.5  
Sensor ................................................................................................................................................... 55  
Label Gap .............................................................................................................................................. 55  
Issue Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 56  
Fine Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 57  
3.7 Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 58  
3.7.1  
3.7.2  
Transfer Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 58  
Print Density Adjustment....................................................................................................................... 58  
3.8 Testing ............................................................................................................................................................ 59  
3.8.1  
3.8.2  
Testing ................................................................................................................................................... 59  
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 60  
3.9 Print Test......................................................................................................................................................... 61  
3.9.1 Procedures ............................................................................................................................................ 61  
3.10 Printing a Label .............................................................................................................................................. 62  
4. Online Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 64  
4.1 Operation Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 64  
4.2 Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 65  
4.3 Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 65  
5. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 66  
5.1 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 66  
5.1.1  
5.1.2  
5.1.3  
5.1.4  
5.1.5  
Print Head/Platen .................................................................................................................................. 66  
Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide .................................................................................................. 67  
Fan Filters .............................................................................................................................................. 67  
Covers and Panels ................................................................................................................................ 68  
Ribbon Modules .................................................................................................................................... 68  
6. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 69  
6.1 Error Messages .............................................................................................................................................. 69  
6.2 Possible Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 71  
6.3 Removing Jammed Media ............................................................................................................................. 72  
6.3.1  
6.3.2  
From the Pinch Roller Unit .................................................................................................................... 72  
From the Print Head Block .................................................................................................................... 72  
6.4 When the Ribbon is Torn Apart ...................................................................................................................... 73  
Appendix 1 Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 74  
A1.1 Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 74  
A1.2 Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 75  
A1.3 Media.............................................................................................................................................................. 75  
A1.3.1 Media Type ............................................................................................................................................ 75  
A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor .......................................................................................... 76  
A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor ............................................................................................... 77  
A1.3.4 Effective Print Area ................................................................................................................................ 77  
A1.4 Ribbon ............................................................................................................................................................ 78  
Appendix 2 DIP Switches .......................................................................................................................................... 79  
A2.1 DIP Switch A .................................................................................................................................................. 80  
A2.2 DIP Switch B .................................................................................................................................................. 81  
A2.3 Ribbon Near End Detection ........................................................................................................................... 82  
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing ................................................................................................................ 83  
Appendix 4 Message and LED .................................................................................................................................. 86  
Appendix 5 System Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 88  
A5.1 Operation Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 88  
A5.2 Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 89  
A5.3 Self-Diagnostic Test ....................................................................................................................................... 91  
A5.4 Parameter Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 92  
A5.5 Test Print....................................................................................................................................................... 101  
A5.6 RAM Clear .................................................................................................................................................... 104  
A5.7 Additional Information .................................................................................................................................. 106  
A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions ........................................................................ 106  
A5.7.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions........................................... 107  
A5.7.3 Cut Operation Example ....................................................................................................................... 108  
A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed ............................................................................................................................. 108  
A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 108  
A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern ................................................................................................ 108  
A5.7.7 Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR).................................... 109  
A5.7.8 Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)...................................................... 110  
A5.7.9 Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)................................................. 111  
Appendix 6 Interface................................................................................................................................................ 112  
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Chapter 1  
Product Overview  
1. Product Overview  
1.1  
Introduction  
Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA TEC CB-426-T3 two-color  
printer.  
This Owner’s Manual describes printer setup and installation  
procedures, printer properties, settings and adjustments, and  
maintenance information. Thus it should be read carefully to help  
gain maximum performance and life from the printer. For further  
information please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future  
reference.  
1.2  
Features  
The CB-426-T3 two-color printer has the following features:  
• High-speed, quality printing. The printer utilizes Edge Heads that  
support the high-performance Hot Release Ribbons to produce a  
maximum print speed of approximately 6 in/s (150 mm/s). In addition,  
the Cool Release Enhancement Kit is supplied as an accessory, and  
allows the popular Cold Release Ribbons to be loaded.  
• Fine, sharp color printing. The printer utilizes two high-resolution  
(305 dpi) print heads, and uses a variety of spot color ribbons for  
solid printing.  
• A variety of printer fonts and bar code fonts are built into the  
printer to help create a unique colored label.  
• Cost efficiency. The automatic ribbon saver is standard and allows  
for conservation of individual ribbons. In addition, the media  
back feed capability allows you to avoid wasting the media.  
Unpack the printer as per the Unpacking Instructions packed with  
the printer.  
1.3  
Unpacking  
Important!  
•
•
Check for damage or scratches on the printer.  
However, please note that TOSHIBA TEC shall have no  
liability of any damage of any kind sustained during  
transportation of the product.  
Keep the cartons and pads for future transportation of the  
printer.  
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When unpacking the printer, please make sure all accessories are  
packed with the printer.  
1.4  
Accessories and  
Options  
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1.4.1  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual (1 pc.)  
Power Cord (1 pc.)  
(FBC B0030202)  
Thermal Head Cleaner (1 pc.)  
(24089500013)  
Feed Roller Brush (1 pc.)  
(FMQB0047001)  
*To be used exclusively for  
the Feed Roller  
Fan Filter (2 sets.)  
(FMBB0046401)  
Media Slide (1 pc.)  
(FMCC 0032001)  
Black Screw (2 pcs.)  
(HAA-0007002)  
(1pc.)  
Supply Shaft Holder (1 pc.)  
(FMBD 0038901)  
Supply Shaft Holder Stand  
(FMBB0047401)  
(1 pc.)  
Unpacking Instructions  
Supply Roll Holder (2 pcs.)  
(FMHD0007502)  
Ferrite Core (1 pc.)  
(HGA-0068001)  
*Used for RS-232C  
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Ribbon Plate (2 pcs.)  
(FMCB 0095301)  
Mounting Screw (2 pcs.)  
(FMDB 0079501)  
1.4.2  
Cool Release  
Enhancement Kit  
D-3x5 Screw (6 pcs.)  
(X0140305130)  
SP Ribbon Guide (A) (1 pc.)  
(FMCB0095601)  
(2 pcs.)  
SP Ribbon Guide (B) (1 pc.)  
(FMCB0095501)  
Ribbon Tension Sheet  
(FMQC0035901)  
Sheet Fixing Plate (2 pcs.)  
(FMEB0116901)  
1.4.3  
Options  
The following two options are available for the CB-426-T3 two-color  
printer:  
• The CB-1204-QM Cutter Module, which is used to cut media  
repeatedly.  
• The CB-1004-QM Ribbon Module, to be used as a spare ribbon  
module.  
Cutter Module  
Ribbon Module  
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The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in  
the following chapters.  
1.5  
Appearance  
1.5.1  
Dimensions  
11.0(280)  
20.4(520)  
13.7(350)  
Note:  
Depth is 34.4 inches (875mm) when  
the Cutter Module is installed on the  
printer.  
15.1  
(385)  
Dimensions in inches + (mm)  
1.5.2  
Front View  
Top Cover  
Message Display (LCD)  
Supply Roll Holder  
Supply Shaft Holder  
Operation Panel  
Supply Shaft Holder Stand  
Media Outlet  
1.5.3  
Rear View  
Serial Interface Connector  
(RS-232C)  
Media Sensor Adjuster  
Air Vents  
(Cooling Fans)  
Expansion I/O  
Interface Connector  
Media Inlet  
Parallel Interface  
Connector  
(Centronics)  
Power Switch  
AC Power Inlet  
Supply Shaft Holder Slots  
Harness  
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1.5.4  
Operation Panel  
Message Display (LCD)  
ON LINE LED  
(Green)  
ERROR LED  
(Green)  
POWER LED  
(Red)  
POWER ON LINE ERROR  
FEED Key  
FEED  
RESTART PAUSE  
PAUSE Key  
RESTART Key  
Please see Appendix 3 for further information about the Operation  
Panel.  
1.5.5  
Interior  
Top Cover  
Pinch Roller Unit  
Head Lever  
Pinch Roller Lever  
Ribbon Module  
Media Pressure Plate  
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Chapter 2  
Printer Installation  
2. Printer Installation  
This chapter describes in detail how to set up the printer to get ready  
for printing.  
First install the accessories on the printer.  
2.1  
Installing the  
Accessories  
2.1.1  
Fan Filters  
1
2
Unpack the Fan Filters.  
Mount the Fan Filters over the Air Vents.  
Filter Pad  
Filter Retainer  
Note:  
Please clean the Filter Pads  
periodically. See Section 5.1.3.  
Air Vents  
(Cooling Fans)  
2.1.2  
Media Slide  
Attach the Media Slide with the two supplied black screws.  
When loading a roll of labels, fit the Media Slide on the screw holes  
above the Media Inlet.  
Notes:  
• Either a roll of labels or tags can  
be loaded in the printer.  
• In this Owner's Manual, labels and  
tags are generically called  
"media".  
or  
When loading a roll of tags, fit the Media Slide on the screw holes  
below the Media Inlet.  
• TOSHIBA TEC recommends that  
labels are rolled outside, and the tags  
are rolled inside. The media loading  
procedure depends on which type of  
media is going to be loaded. See  
Section 2.5 for more detail.  
Media Slide (for labels)  
Media Slide (for tags)  
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2
Connect the Supply Shaft Holder Harness to the harness attached  
on the rear of the printer.  
2.1.3  
Supply Shaft Holder  
First hook the lower parts of the Supply Shaft Holder into the  
lower two Supply Shaft Holder Slots on the rear of the printer.  
Then fix the Supply Shaft Holder in place by tightening the screw.  
To remove the Supply Shaft Holder from the printer, just reverse the  
installation procedure.  
Supply Shaft  
Holder Slots  
Screw  
Harness  
Supply Shaft Holder  
Supply Shaft Holder Harness  
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Printer Installation  
The printer can be connected to any computer, since it supports both  
serial and parallel interface cables. Before connecting the printer,  
please make sure which interface cable will be used.  
2.2  
Connecting the  
Printer to Your  
Computer  
1
Be sure that both printer and computer are turned off.  
) indicates OFF.  
Note:  
(o  
The interface cable is not included  
in the accessories.  
Power Switch  
2
Connect the interface cable to the interface connector on the  
printer. As illustrated below, connect the interface cable to either  
of the interface connectors, depending on which interface cable  
will be used.  
Serial Interface  
Serial Interface  
Connector  
Cable  
Parallel Interface  
Parallel Interface  
Connector  
Cable  
3
4
Secure the cable with the clamps or screws.  
When using the serial interface cable, attach the supplied ferrite  
core to the cable.  
5
Connect the interface cable to the interface connector on the  
computer.  
Note:  
Please refer to the user's manual of  
the computer.  
Screws  
Ferrite Core  
(For Serial Interface  
Cable)  
Clamps  
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CAUTION!  
2.3  
Connecting  
the Power  
Cord  
•
•
Please turn off the printer before connecting the power cord,  
as this may cause an electric shock or damage to the printer.  
Please use the supplied power cord only. Use of other cords  
may cause an electric shock or a fire.  
1
Be sure that both printer and computer are switched OFF.  
(
o) indicates OFF.  
Power Switch  
2
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Power Inlet of the  
printer.  
AC Power Inlet  
3
Plug the power cord in an outlet.  
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When turned on, the printer checks the print head and memory.  
When turned off, the printer will lose data in non-volatile memory.  
2.4  
Turning on/off  
the Printer  
CAUTION!  
Use the power switch to turn on/off the printer. Unplugging  
the power cord for turning on/off the printer may cause a fire,  
an electric shock, or damage to the printer.  
Important!  
When the printer is connected to the computer,  
•
•
Turn ON the printer before turning on the computer.  
Turn OFF the computer before turning off the printer.  
2.4.1  
Turning on the  
Printer  
1
Turn on the printer. ( ❘) indicates ON.  
Power Switch  
2
The “ON LINE” message appears on the Message Display. The  
POWER LED illuminates green. Then the ON LINE LED also  
illuminates green.  
Note:  
Just in case the printer is not turned  
on, or any error message appears,  
please see Chapter 6.  
ON LINE  
POWER ON LINE ERROR  
FEED  
RESTART PAUSE  
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2.4.2  
Turning off the  
Printer  
1
When turning off the printer, make sure of the following:  
• The “ON LINE” message is shown on the Message Display.  
• Both POWER and ON LINE LED’s are illuminated.  
CAUTION!  
ON LINE  
• Do not turn off the printer  
while a label is being issued,  
as this may cause a paper jam  
or damage to the printer.  
POWER ON LINE ERROR  
• Do not turn off the printer  
when the ON LINE LED is  
blinking, as this may cause  
damage to the computer  
connected to the printer.  
FEED  
RESTART PAUSE  
2
Turn off the power switch.  
Power Switch  
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Printer Installation  
Labels or tags can be loaded in the printer. The media loading  
procedure depends on which media is going to be used.  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media  
1
Open the Top Cover.  
Top Cover  
2
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
Pinch Roller Unit  
Pinch Roller Lever  
(To ROLLER RELEASE)  
3
4
Loosen the screw on the Supply Shaft Holder Stand.  
Fit the Supply Shaft Holder Stand to the Supply Shaft, as illustrated  
below. The Supply Shaft Holder Stand moves up or down so that  
the Supply Shaft is kept level.  
Note:  
The Supply Shaft cannot be kept level  
because of its weight, as the printer  
becomes older. So before loading the  
media, adjust the Supply Shaft so that  
it can be kept level.  
Supply Shaft  
Screw  
Supply Shaft Holder Stand  
5
Remove the Supply Shaft Holder Stand from the Supply Shaft,  
when adjustment to its height is complete.  
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7
Turn the Supply Shaft so that the notches face upward, and the  
marks face the Media Inlet.  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media (Cont.)  
To attach the Supply Roll Holder (inside), fit the tooth of the  
Supply Roll Holder to the groove of the Supply Roll Shaft. Turn  
the Supply Roll Holder clockwise to the end.  
Notches  
Groove  
Supply Roll Holder  
Claw  
Marks  
Tooth  
Claw  
Supply Shaft  
Supply Roll Holder  
8
Push the Supply Roll Holder (inside) to the end of the Supply  
Shaft. Then turn the Supply Roll Holder counterclockwise so  
that the claw is locked into the notch. When inserting the Supply  
Roll Holder into the Supply Shaft, more pressure should be applied  
when passing over the roller on the way to the end of the Supply  
Shaft.  
CAUTION!  
Do not push into the Supply  
Roll Holder (inside) with the  
claw locked in the notches, as  
this may cause damage to the  
claw or notches.  
See Section 2.5.1 for more  
detail.  
Claw  
Notches  
Marks  
9
Switch the Back Tension Selector, depending on whether the media  
is rolled outside or inside. Switch the Selector to A for the media  
rolled outside. Switch it to B for the media rolled inside, as  
indicated by the arrows.  
Note:  
The media is rolled either outside or  
inside, depending on the type of media  
that is loaded. Whichever media is  
used, load it with print side facing up.  
See Appendix 1 for more detail.  
Back Tension Selector  
A
Media rolled outside  
Media rolled inside  
B
Supply Shaft Holder  
10 Measure width of the media that will be loaded.  
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11 Based on width of the media measured in Step 10, push the media  
into the Supply Roll Holder (inside), and place it with reference  
to the marks on the Supply Shaft.  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media (Cont.)  
• Loading a roll of labels  
Note:  
Supply Shaft  
When inserting a roll of labels or  
tags, push on the media core only.  
Otherwise, core material drags  
against the Supply Shaft causing  
telescoping of the media supply roll.  
Labels  
• Loading a roll of tags  
Supply Shaft  
Tags  
12 Slide the Supply Roll Holder (inside) to the loaded media.  
Supply Roll Holder  
13 Slide the Supply Roll Holder (outside) to the loaded media.  
CAUTION!  
To remove the Supply Roll  
Holder (outside), turn it to  
disengage the claw from the  
notches. Otherwise, the claw or  
the notches may be damaged.  
See Section 2.5.1 for more  
detail.  
Notches  
Claw  
Supply Roll Holder  
(Outside)  
Supply Shaft  
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14 Loosen the two screws. Slide the Media Guides in the direction  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media (Cont.)  
of the arrows below until they stop (completely open).  
Screw  
Screw  
Media Guides  
15 Unroll about 1.5 to 2 inches (40 to 50cm) of the media.  
16 Insert the media into the Media Inlet. Make sure that the media  
passes under the Media End Sensor, the media sensor and the  
Media Pressure Plate.  
Note:  
Make sure that the leading edge of  
media is cut straight before inserting  
the media into the printer, as this may  
cause a media jam.  
Media End Sensor  
Media Sensor  
Right  
Wrong  
Media Pressure Plate  
Important!  
•
•
According to the media is loaded, adjust the position of the  
media sensor. See Section 2.6 for more detail.  
Whenever the type of media is changed, adjust sensitivity  
of the media sensor. See Section 2.7 for more detail.  
17 Slide the Media Guides in the direction of the arrows below until  
both guides come in contact with the media (media should be in  
center of media path). Hand tighten the two screws.  
CAUTION!  
Do not over tighten the two  
screws, as this may cause  
damage to the Media Guides.  
Media Guide  
Screw  
Screw  
Media Guide  
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18 Feed the media to the Media Outlet manually until its leading  
edge comes out of the Media Outlet.  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media (Cont.)  
(Top View of the Printer)  
Notes:  
Media Guide  
• Pass the media straight from the  
Supply Holder Unit to the Media  
Outlet to avoid skewing.  
Media  
• Use the marks at the Media Slide  
and the Media Outlet so that the  
media can be centered.  
• Be sure to take up any slack in the  
media.  
Supply Roll  
Holder  
Media Outlet  
Print Head Blocks  
Media Inlet  
(Side View of the Printer)  
Print Head Blocks  
Media  
Pinch Roller  
Print Head Blocks  
Pinch Roller  
Media  
19 Push down the Pinch Roller Unit until it is hooked. Then push  
Note:  
down the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER LOCK position.  
Push down the Pinch Roller Unit  
gently on the “PUSH HERE” label.  
[PUSH HERE]  
Pinch Roller Lever  
(To ROLLER LOCK)  
20 Reinstall the Supply Shaft Holder Stand to the Supply Shaft Holder,  
whose level is adjusted in Steps 3 to 5.  
Supply Shaft Holder Stand  
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21 Close the Top Cover gently. Make sure that the POWER LED  
and ON LINE LED are illuminated, and that the “ON LINE”  
message is shown. Press the FEED key on the Operation Panel  
to feed the media about 1 inch (20 to 30cm). Check that the media  
is fed successfully.  
2.5  
Loading the  
Media (Cont.)  
Note:  
When loading labels, make a straight  
cut in the gap area between labels.  
Label  
Cut here.  
Label  
Right  
Wrong  
This section contains more information concerning the care that should  
be taken when loading the media.  
2.5.1  
Additional  
Information  
• The figure below indicates the direction the Supply Roll Holder  
(inside) can be moved with the claws of the Supply Roll Holder  
locked into the notches.  
Wrong  
Supply Roll Holder  
Right  
(Inside)  
Notches  
• The figure below indicates the direction the Supply Roll Holder  
(outside) can be moved with the claws of the Supply Roll Holder  
locked into the notches.  
Right  
Wrong  
Supply Roll Holder  
(Outside)  
Notches  
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This section describes in detail how to adjust the media sensor  
positions and their sensitivity.  
Whenever the type of media is changed, a positional adjustment of  
the media sensor is needed. The media sensors are designed to keep  
positional alignment of the image on each label or tag when issued.  
2.6  
Sensor  
Adjustments  
Important!  
NEVER skip the media sensor positional adjustment.  
The printer has two types of media sensors: Black Mark Sensor and  
Feed Gap Sensor.  
The Black Mark Sensor (reflective sensor) is used to detect black  
marks on the back of the media by the reflection of light. On the  
other hand, the Feed Gap Sensor (transmissive sensor) is used to detect  
gaps by the transmission of light.  
Which media sensor to adjust depends on the type of media loaded.  
2.6.1  
Black Mark  
Sensor  
When the media with black marks on the BACK is loaded, adjust the  
Black Mark Sensor (reflective sensor) position as follows:  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
4
5
6
Align the Media Guides to the width of the media.  
Fold the media so that a black mark faces upward.  
Insert the media into the Media Inlet.  
Note:  
Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that it  
is positioned at the center of the black mark.  
“1” marked on the sensor indicates  
the Black Mark Sensor position.  
Media Sensor  
Black Mark detected here  
Sensor  
Media  
Media Guide Knob  
Black Mark  
7
The Black Mark Sensor PositionAdjustment has been completed.  
Note:  
SeeA1.3.3forblackmarkspecifications.  
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Feed Gap Sensor  
When the media with gaps or rectangular holes is loaded, adjust the  
Feed Gap Sensor (transmissive sensor) position as follows:  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
4
Align the Media Guides to width of the media.  
Insert the media into the Media Inlet.  
• If the media with gaps is loaded, go to Step 5.  
• If the media with rectangular holes is loaded, go to Step 6.  
5
6
7
Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that  
the gap between labels will pass under the sensor.  
Note:  
Media Sensor  
“2” marked on the sensor indicates  
the Feed Gap Sensor position.  
Gap detected here  
Sensor  
Label  
Gap  
Backing Paper  
Media Guide Knob  
Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that it  
is positioned at the center of the rectangular hole.  
Media Sensor  
Hole detected here  
Sensor  
Hole  
Media  
Media Guide Knob  
The Feed Gap Sensor Position Adjustment has been completed.  
Note:  
SeeA1.3.2forgaporholespecifications.  
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2.6.3  
Media Sensor  
Sensitivity  
Whenever the type of media is changed, adjust the media sensor  
sensitivity.  
Adjustment  
Please note that the adjustment procedures are slightly different,  
depending on which type of media loaded.  
Media Sensor Adjustor  
Feed Gap Sensor Lamp  
Black Mark Sensor Lamp  
Green  
Red  
Black Mark Sensor  
Adjusting Knob  
Feed Gap Sensor Adjusting Knob  
Black Mark Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
Insert the media with black marks into the Media Inlet so that the  
Black Mark Sensor can detect the WHITE part of the media.  
4
5
6
Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.  
Turn on the printer.  
Turn the Black Mark Sensor Adjusting Knob to the left most  
position.  
7
Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two  
Black Mark Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is  
complete.  
Note:  
As soon as the upper two lamps  
illuminate green, stop turning the knob.  
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2.6.3  
Media Sensor  
Sensitivity  
Feed Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment  
(for Label with Gaps)  
Adjustment (Cont.)  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
Insert the label with gaps into the Media Inlet so that the Feed  
Gap Sensor can detect the LABEL part.  
4
5
6
7
Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.  
Turn on the printer.  
Turn the Feed Gap SensorAdjusting Knob to the left most position.  
Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two  
Feed Gap Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is  
complete.  
Note:  
As soon as the upper two lamps  
illuminate green, stop turning the knob.  
Feed Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment  
(for Media with Rectangular Holes)  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
Insert the media with rectangular holes into the Media Inlet so  
that the Feed Gap Sensor can detect the PAPER part.  
4
5
6
7
Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.  
Turn on the printer.  
Turn the Feed Gap SensorAdjusting Knob to the left most position.  
Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two  
Feed Gap Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is  
complete.  
Note:  
As soon as the upper two lamps  
illuminate green, stop turning the knob.  
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This section describes in detail how to load the ribbons in the printer.  
Please use the ribbon width corresponding to the media width from  
the table shown below.  
2.7  
Loading the  
Ribbons  
(for Hot Release  
Ribbons)  
Ribbon Width  
2.7 (68)  
Media Width  
2 to 2.6 (50 to 65)  
2.6 to 3.4 (65 to 85)  
3.4 to 4.4 (85 to 110)  
Note:  
Media Width does not include width  
of the backing paper.  
3.5 (88)  
4.3 (109)  
Dimensions in inches + (mm)  
There are two types of ribbons: high-performance Hot Release Ribbons  
that provide fast, quality print, and the popular Cold Release Ribbons.  
This section focuses on how to load the Hot Release Ribbons.  
See Section 2.8 for loading procedures of the Cold Release Ribbons.  
Also refer to the table in Section 3.8.2 for specific information about  
each ribbon type. If the ribbon type to be used cannot be found in the  
table, contact an authorized sales representative.  
2.7.1  
Ribbon Positions  
Please load the ribbons, as illustrated below.  
Important!:  
When loading the ribbons, please  
do not forget to specify the ribbon  
colors in the printer properties.  
See Section 3.4.3 for more detail.  
Head 2 (Front)  
Head 1 (Back)  
2.7.2  
Loading  
Procedure  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Pull out each Ribbon  
Module in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the printer.  
Notes:  
Head Lever  
• Turn the Head Lever to the  
OPEN position completely, or  
the Ribbon Module cannot be  
removed.  
• Do not bend, drop, or give any  
shock to the Ribbon Module.  
Distortion of the Ribbon  
Module may cause poor print.  
HEAD  
LOCK  
OPEN  
Ribbon Module  
3
Remove the two Ribbon Shafts from the Ribbon Module. Remove  
the Ribbon Stopper from each Ribbon Shaft.  
Ribbon Shaft  
Ribbon Stoppers  
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Loading  
Procedure (Cont.)  
4
Insert the Ribbon Shaft into the Ribbon Winding Core. Fit the  
protrusion of the Ribbon Shaft into the notch of the Ribbon  
Winding Core. Insert the other Ribbon Shaft into the Ribbon Feed  
Core in the same manner.  
Ribbon Winding Core  
Ribbon Feed Core  
Protrusion  
Notch  
Ribbon Shaft  
5
6
7
Attach the Ribbon Stoppers gently to each Ribbon Shaft.  
CAUTION!  
Ribbon Feed Core  
Push in the Ribbon Stoppers  
gently. Otherwise, damage  
may occur.  
Ribbon Shaft  
Note:  
Please make sure that the Ribbon  
Stoppers are completely inserted into  
the Ribbon Winding Core and Ribbon  
Feed Core respectively.  
Ribbon Winding Core  
Ribbon Shaft  
Ribbon Stoppers  
Unroll about 1 inch (30cm) of the ribbon. Place the Ribbon Module  
on the ribbon.  
Ribbon Module  
Ribbon Feed Core  
Ribbon  
Ribbon Winding Core  
Insert the Ribbon Feed Core, and then the Ribbon Winding Core  
on the Ribbon Module, as illustrated below.  
Ribbon Feed Core  
CAUTION!  
Loading the ribbon upside  
down may cause damage to  
the print head, as well as print  
failure.  
Ribbon Winding Core  
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Loading  
Procedure (Cont.)  
8
Take up any slack in the ribbon. Replace the Ribbon Module into  
the print head block by sliding it into the end.  
Ribbon Module  
Ribbon  
Print Head Block  
9
Turn the Head Lever to the LOCK position to secure the Ribbon  
Module. Take up any ribbon slack one more time by turning the  
Ribbon Winding Core.  
Ribbon Winding Core  
Ribbon Module  
10 Load the other three ribbons in the same manner.  
11 Close the Top Cover.  
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This section describes how to load the popular Cold Release Ribbons.  
To identify a ribbon type to be loaded, refer to the table in Section  
3.8.2 or contact an authorized sales representative. Before loading  
the Cold Release Ribbons, install the Cool Release Enhancement Kit  
that is composed of the following accessories.  
2.8  
Loading the  
Ribbons  
(for Cold Release  
Ribbons)  
Notes:  
Part Name  
Ribbon Plate  
Mounting Screw  
Quantity  
2 pcs.  
2 pcs.  
6 pcs.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
2 pcs.  
2 pcs.  
• Please see Section 1.4.2 for the part  
illustrations.  
• Installing the Cool Release  
Enhancement Kit allows a variety  
of ribbons to be loaded.  
D-3x5 Screw  
SP Ribbon Guide (A)  
SP Ribbon Guide (B)  
Ribbon Tension Sheet  
Sheet Fixing Plate  
2.8.1  
Precautions  
1
2
Depending on the operating temperature or print patterns, ribbon  
wrinkles or blurred printing may occur. To solve this problem,  
adjust the print density as follows:  
• When the ribbons wrinkle, decrease the print density.  
• When the blurred printing occurs, increase the print density.  
To change the print density, see Section 3.7.2 for more detail.  
When using the Cold Release Ribbons in high temperature (about  
105°F/40°C), the sound of the ribbon being separated from the media  
may be heard. But that does not impact upon print quality.  
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2.8.2  
Installing the Ribbon  
Plate  
WARNING!  
During normal printer operations, the print head will become hot. Care  
should be used when handling the print head to avoid personal injury.  
1
2
3
Remove all Ribbon Modules from the print head blocks. Then  
lift one of the print head blocks.  
Print Head Block  
Hold the Ribbon Plate with the pin facing inside and downwards,  
as illustrated below.  
Print Head Block  
Print Head Block  
Pin  
Ribbon Plate  
First position the Head Positioning Plate (opposite the pin side),  
into the small rectangular groove. Keep the Head Positioning  
Plate flush against the groove, as illustrated below.  
When attaching the Ribbon Plate to the print head block, make  
sure that the Head Positioning Plate makes full contact with the  
small rectangular groove.  
Groove  
Head Positioning  
Plate  
Print Head Block  
Ribbon Plate  
Ribbon Plate  
(Side View of Print Head Block and Ribbon Plate)  
4
5
Slide the Ribbon Plate down slightly and insert the pin into the  
hole on the back of the print head.  
After the pin is inserted, slide the Ribbon Plate back in the direction  
of the arrow and gently pull down the print head. Secure the Ribbon  
Plate to the print head block by tightening the Mounting Screw.  
Notes:  
• Be sure to return the print head to  
the original position.  
• Tighten the screws so as not to  
damage the screw threads.  
Mounting Screw  
Print Head Block  
Print Head Block  
Pin  
Ribbon Plate  
6
Repeat this procedure for installation of the other three print heads.  
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Remove the Guide Plates from the printer by lifting and pulling  
them in the direction of the arrow.  
2.8.3  
Installing the SP  
Ribbon Guides  
Guide Plate  
2
Install the SP Ribbon Guides (A) and (B) in the reverse order of  
removal of the Guide Plates.  
Important!  
• The SP Ribbon Guide (A) with the  
small plastic film is exclusively for  
Head 2.  
SP Ribbon Guide (B)  
(for Head 1)  
SP Ribbon Guide (A)  
(for Head 2)  
• The SP Ribbon Guide (B) with the  
large plastic film is for Head 1.  
Plastic Plate (Small)  
Plastic Plate (Large)  
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2.8.4  
Installing the Ribbon  
Tension Sheet  
1
2
Remove the Ribbon Guide Lever from the Ribbon Cassette by  
removing the screw.  
Fit the bosses on the Sheet Fixing Plate into the holes of the Ribbon  
Tension sheet and the aluminum frame. Secure them with the  
three D-3x5 screws.  
Note:  
Aluminum Frame  
Ribbon Cassette  
Do not reinstall the Ribbon guide  
Lever, Ribbon Guide Lever Shaft and  
the D-3x6 screw because they are not  
used after the ribbon tension sheet  
has been installed.  
Ribbon Guide Level  
Ribbon Guide  
Level Shaft  
D-3x5  
Bosses  
D-3x6  
(A)  
Sheet Fixing Plate  
(B)  
Ribbon Tension Sheet  
(A)  
(B)  
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2.8.5  
Loading the Cold  
Release Ribbons  
After attaching the Cool Release Enhancement Kit, the Ribbon  
Settings need to change. See Section 3.8.2 for more detail.  
1
2
3
Open the Testing property page on the computer, click Ribbon  
Settings, and open the Testing dialog.  
Note:  
Selecting a wrong ribbon type may  
cause blurred or blotted printing.  
Be sure to select the proper ribbon  
type.  
Click the Type down arrow, and select Premium (either 109mm  
or 68mm).  
The Ribbon Motor Voltage may need to change.  
Note:  
Selecting a wrong ribbon motor  
voltage may cause ribbon wrinkles  
or blurred printing. Be sure to  
enter the proper value.  
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Printing  
3. Printing  
This chapter explains how to print an image or bar code using the  
Windows driver. First, it describes in detail how to install the printer  
driver. Then it describes how to modify the printer settings and fine  
adjustments to produce the best output. Finally it describes how to  
print a label.  
Note:  
In this chapter, unless otherwise  
specified, “click” means click the left  
mouse button once.  
The chapter is organized as follows:  
1
2
3
4
To install the printer driver, see Section 3.1.  
To specify the printer properties, see Sections 3.2 to 3.8.  
To perform test printing, see Section 3.9.  
To print an actual label from an application program, see Section  
3.10.  
3.1  
Installing the  
Printer Driver  
To use the CB-426-T3 printer with Windows, the printer driver must  
be installed on the computer. Labels or tags can easily be printed  
from a variety of application software using the CB-426-T3 printer  
driver.  
3.1.1  
System  
Requirements  
You need an IBM PC/AT-compatible computer with:  
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows NT® Version 4.0 Workstation,  
or Windows NT® Version 4.0 Server.  
Pentium® 133MHz or greater recommended  
16MB of available RAM or more (32MB recommended).  
10MB or more of available hard-disk space.  
3.1.2  
Installation  
This section has step-by-step procedures to install the TEC Printer  
Driver Version 6.4 build 33 for Windows®98.  
Procedure  
(For Windows®98)  
Preparation  
Notes:  
Make preparations for the installation of the printer driver as follows:  
• For further information about the  
installation procedure for  
Windows® NT, please contact your  
authorized service representative.  
• The printer driver may be upgraded  
without notification. For further  
information about the download of  
the upgraded printer driver, please  
access the following URL.  
1
2
3
Insert Disk 1 in the floppy disk drive.  
Click the Start button. Then click Run.  
Type “a:setup” in Open, and then click OK.  
http://barcode.toshibatec.co.jp.  
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Installation  
4
TOSHIBATEC PRINTER DRIVER Setup Wizard is initiated.  
Procedure (Cont.)  
Click Next.  
5
To accept License Agreement, click Yes. If it is not acceptable,  
click No. However, the printer driver cannot be installed.  
6
Choose a destination folder to install COLOR. To install it in  
C: \TEC_DRV\COLOR, click Next. The installation of COLOR  
begins. To install it in another destination, click Browse.  
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3.1.2  
Installation  
Procedure (Cont.)  
7
Remove Disk 1. Then insert the other disks in the floppy disk  
drive, as instructed by the dialog box that appears on the screen.  
Click OK to continue the set up.  
8
Setup Complete appears, when the setup successfully completes.  
Click Finish.  
9
Start the Windows Explorer. Verify that the Color folder was  
created in the TEC_drv folder on the C drive.  
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Adding the Printer (For Windows®98)  
Install the printer driver as follows:  
3.1.2  
Installation  
Procedure (Cont.)  
1
Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers. The  
Add Printer icon appears.  
2
Double-click the Add Printer icon, and Add Printer Wizard is  
initiated. Click Next to add the CB-426 printer.  
3
Choose whether the printer is used as Local Printer or Network  
Printer. Then click Next.  
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3.1.2  
Installation  
4
Click Have Disk.  
Procedure (Cont.)  
5
Type in “C:\TEC_DRV\COLOR”, and click OK.  
6
Choose CB-426-T3 from the printer list, and click Next.  
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3.1.2  
Installation  
7
Choose the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next.  
Procedure (Cont.)  
Notes:  
• TheECPPrinterportisrecommended.  
• Please refer to the user's manual of  
yourcomputerforfurtherinformation  
regarding the setting of the ECP  
Printer port.  
8
9
Type in a printer name that you prefer to use.  
Select whether the printer will be used as the default printer for  
all applications. Then click Finish.  
Note:  
If no printer driver has been installed  
before, this printer will be used as a  
default printer automatically.  
10 Finally, make sure that the CB-426-T3 icon has been added in  
Printers. Installation of the printer driver has been completed.  
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3.1.3  
Uninstalling the  
Printer Driver  
Perform the following steps to uninstall the printer driver.  
1
Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers.  
Choose the CB-426-T3 icon.  
Note:  
Start uninstalling the printer driver  
after closing all application programs.  
2
On the File menu, click Delete. Please be sure that the CB-426-  
T3 icon is removed.  
Note:  
Remove the icon by right-clicking the  
icon, and choosing and clicking  
Delete.  
The printer driver is uninstalled now.  
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3.1.3  
Uninstalling the  
Printer Driver  
(Cont.)  
Important!  
When upgrading the printer driver, the folder needs to be  
deleted as follows:  
1
2
3
Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Control Panel.  
Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.  
Add/Remove Programs Properties appears. Choose TOSHIBA  
TEC PRINTER COLOR, and click Add/Remove.  
4
The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. Click Yes, and  
the removal of the printer driver begins.  
5
The printer driver is removed successfully. Click OK.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section summarizes the main properties that can be specified to  
ensure the best printer performance.  
3.2  
Properties  
Please refer to the later sections describing the property settings in  
detail.  
3.2.1  
Displaying Printer  
Properties  
1
Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers.  
2
On the File menu, click Properties. TEC CB-426-T3 Properties  
appears.  
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3.2.2  
Summary of  
Properties  
This is a summary of the main properties for CB-426-T3.  
• On the Page Setup property page, specify the default label size and  
orientation settings. In addition, other label sizes can be created,  
then accessed through your application’s page setup dialog.  
See Section 3.3 for more detail.  
• On the Graphics property page, how text and images will be  
printed on the labels or tags can be specified.  
Note:  
Some of the properties may have to  
be set again in the application  
programs.  
See Sections 3.4 for more detail.  
• On the Bar Fonts property page, internal bar code fonts can be  
added, deleted, modified, imported, exported and viewed.  
See Section 3.5 for more detail.  
• On the Stock property page, print conditions including selection  
of the media sensor to be used, the issue mode and fine adjustments  
can be specified.  
See Sections 3.6 for more detail.  
• On the Options property page, the transfer mode of graphics data  
and print density adjustments can be specified.  
See Section 3.7 for more detail.  
• On the Testing property page, the type of ribbon to be used, can  
be specified. The Testing property page is also used for test print  
and maintenance purposes.  
See Section 3.8 for more detail.  
• On the Regional Settings property page, the units of measurement  
(inches or centimeters) and the language in which your driver is  
displayed can be specified.  
• On the About property page, the printer driver information that  
includes the version number and licence agreement can be viewed.  
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Printing  
This section describes in detail how to specify the default label size,  
orientation and how to create other label sizes that then can be accessed  
through an application’s page setup dialog.  
3.3  
Page Setup  
Click the Page Setup tab to open the Page Setup property page.  
3.3.1  
Selecting a label size  
Click the Name down arrow to select a desired label size from the  
predefined label sizes: 2 x 4, 4 x 4, 4 x 6 or User Defined.  
Note:  
• Use Import Stock List to import previously defined label sizes  
from other compatible printer drivers.  
• Use Export Stock List to save defined label sizes to a file so they  
can later be imported into other printer drivers with this capability.  
The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
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3.3.2  
Creating a new label  
size  
To create your own label size :  
1
Click New, and Edit Label Stock appears.  
2
3
Enter a new label stock name in Name.  
Change Label Size (Width and Height) and Exposed LinerWidth  
(Left and Right). Click OK to return to the Page Setup property  
page.  
4
5
Click Edit to change the label name, label size, or exposed liner  
size that is defined in Step 3.  
Note:  
User Defined cannot be renamed.  
To delete a label size that you created, select it in Name, and click  
Delete. When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes.  
Note:  
Delete is grayed out when the  
predefined label sizes are selected. In  
other words, you cannot delete them.  
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3.3.3  
Orientation  
Select the print image orientation to determine the direction that the  
print image will be issued  
• Click Portrait, and the bottom of the print image comes out of  
the printer first.  
Notes:  
• A preview will be shown, as each  
option is selected.  
• The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
• Click Landscape, and images are rotated 90° counterclockwise  
from the portrait orientation. The left edge of the print image  
comes out of the printer first.  
• Click Portrait 180°, and the top of the print image comes out of  
the printer first.  
• Click Landscape 180°, and images are rotated 90° clockwise from  
the portrait orientation. The right edge of the print image comes  
out of the printer first.  
Note:  
• Effects is not available for this  
version.  
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3.3.4  
Miscellaneous  
• Click Copies to enter the default number of copies that the printer  
will print.  
• Click Advanced Options. The Advanced Options Screen appears  
to implement the following functions:  
Notes:  
• Whenthepagesetuporprintproperty  
changing using the application  
software under Windows®95, just in  
case any application occurs, please  
do not mark the Enable User  
Commands checkbox.  
• The User Commands specified  
here can be saved in the file as the  
preferred User Commands for a  
particular print job.  
User Commands  
Printer commands can be added at the beginning or the end of a print  
job.  
Please note familiarity with application programs and commands is  
required. Otherwise the printer may not function, as desired.  
See the Printing Preferences below.  
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3.3.4  
Miscellaneous  
(Cont.)  
Printing Preferences  
• In Printing Preferences, the preferred settings can be saved in the  
file for a particular print job. If several kinds of print jobs are  
performed, it is strongly recommended to use this function to save  
the preferred settings in the file for each print job.  
When using Printing Preferences, the following settings can be  
saved. For more details of each setting, see the section indicated  
in the right column of the table below.  
Tab  
Settings  
See Section ...  
3.3.1  
Name  
Page Setup Orientation  
User Commands  
Dithering  
3.3.3  
3.3.4  
3.4.1  
3.4.3  
Graphics  
Color Control  
Print Method  
3.6.1  
Sensor  
3.6.2  
Label Gap  
3.6.3  
Issue Mode  
Stock  
Cut  
Cut Interval  
3.6.4  
3.6.5  
Note:  
Feed (Fine Adjustment)  
Back feed (Fine Adjustment)  
Cut/Strip (Fine Adjustment)  
Stop Position (Fine Adjustment)  
Transfer Mode  
Regardless of whether the Set Check  
box is marked or not, the shaded area  
will be enabled when saved as the  
preferred settings.  
See Sections 3.6.5 and 3.7.2 for more  
detail.  
3.7.1  
3.7.2  
Options  
Print Density Adjustment  
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3.3.4  
Miscellaneous  
(Cont.)  
To save the settings indicated in the table, use the following  
procedures:  
1
Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup property page. The  
Advanced Options screen appears.  
2
Click Export. The Save Devices Settings File screen appears.  
3
4
5
Type the file name in File Name.  
Click Save. The screen returns to Advanced Options.  
Click OK to return to the Page Setup property page. The settings  
shown on the table are saved in the file.  
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3.3.4  
Miscellaneous  
(Cont.)  
To enable the saved settings, use the following procedures:  
1
Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup property page. The  
Advanced options screen appears.  
2
Click Import. The Open Device Settings File screen appears.  
3
Select the saved file and click Open. The screen returns to  
Advanced Options.  
4
Click OK to return to the Page Setup property page. The saved  
settings take effect.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes in detail how to specify a graphic image that  
will be printed on a label, color control, color registration, and spot  
color setup.  
3.4  
Graphics  
Click the Graphics tab to open the Graphics property page.  
3.4.1  
Dithering  
The CB-426-T3 two-color printer is designed for spot printing. Thus  
no dithering setting listed on the Graphic property page is reflected  
upon the print output.  
Note:  
The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
Please note that the settings made in ColorAdjustment and Dithering  
Setup also do not affect the spot color print output.  
3.4.2  
Color  
Click the Color Control down arrow to specify whether to print in  
Monochrome or Color without image color matching. When  
printing in color, select Color without image color matching.  
Note:  
The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes how to specify the colors of the ribbons that  
are loaded in the printer.  
3.4.3  
Color Setup  
To obtain a desired print output, the ribbon colors need to be specified  
appropriately in Color Setup on the Graphics property page.  
In this section, suppose the black ribbon is loaded in Head 1 (Back)  
and the yellow one in Head 2 (Front). See Section 2.7.1 for more  
detail about the ribbon positions.  
1
Click Color Set up on the Graphics property page.  
Important!:  
Enter the ribbon color for Head 2  
(Front) in Color 1, and the one for  
Head 1 (Back) in Color 2.  
2
Click the Color 1 down arrow to enter the ribbon color for Head  
2 (Front). Since the yellow ribbon is loaded, select Yellow from  
the color list.  
Do not mark the Color 1 checkbox when Head 2 is not used.  
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3.4.3  
Color Setup (Cont.)  
3
Enter the ribbon color loaded in Head 1 (Back) in the same manner.  
Since the black ribbon is loaded, select Black from the color list.  
Do not mark the Color 2 checkbox when Head 1 is not used.  
4
Click OK to complete the color setup.  
If a desired color cannot be found in the color list, click the Color  
1 or 2 down arrow, and select Custom to define the color similar  
to the ribbon color loaded in the printer.  
Click Define Custom Colors, and the Color screen appears.  
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3.4.3  
Color Setup (Cont.)  
Click the color swatch to change the Hue and saturation (Sat),  
and then move the slider in the color gradient to change the  
luminescence (Lum).  
Finally, click Add to Custom Colors, and then click OK. The  
defined color will be entered in Custom colors.  
Click the custom color to be used, and then click OK.  
The customized color has been specified successfully.  
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3.4.4  
Color Registration  
This section describes how to precisely align all colors. Color  
Registration is factory-adjusted. However if any color is misaligned,  
please perform the color registration procedures.  
Note:  
Alignment of colors may vary due to  
differences in thickness or type of  
media.  
1
Click Color Registration on the Graphics property page.  
2
3
Select Reference Color. The color selected here is used as the  
reference color to which other color is aligned.  
(This section describes the procedure using Black as the reference  
color.)  
Suppose the yellow needs to be more aligned to the reference color.  
• Click Align in Color 1 (Yellow). Align Color: Yellow/Black  
appears.  
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3.4.4  
Color Registration  
(Cont.)  
4
Print testing runs automatically. The printed output shows how  
precisely the yellow bars are aligned to black.  
Yellow Black  
Note:  
The “Error Writing to LPT1”  
message appears when performing  
Align All Colors without connecting  
the printer to the computer.  
Black  
Yellow  
(Color 0 - Yellow Sample)  
5
6
Look at the result carefully. Determine which yellow bar is best  
aligned to black on X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) for each. In  
this example, X5 and Y5 are best aligned.  
In step 5, since X5 andY5 are best aligned, click X5 in Horizontal  
(X), and Y5 in Vertical (Y) on Align Color : Yellow/Black.  
• If the yellow bars in both X andY are aligned enough to black,  
go to Step 7.  
• If the yellow bars need to have more precise alignment to black,  
go to Step 8.  
• If the test needs to be performed again, go to Step 9.  
7
8
Click Color is now aligned as closely as possible. Then click  
OK.  
Click More precise adjustment is necessary. Click OK, and  
test printing starts automatically. Repeat Step 3 to 5 until the  
yellow bars in X and Y are aligned close enough to black.  
Note:  
If precise adjustment cannot be made  
any more, this option will be grayed  
out.  
Yellow  
Black  
Black  
Yellow  
(Color 0 - Yellow Sample after Calibration)  
9
Click Print this set of figures again. Testing will start  
automatically.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes how to add, delete, modify, import, export,  
and view available internal bar code fonts. The Bar Fonts properly  
format and add necessary characters to the bar codes printed when  
using the internal bar fonts.  
3.5  
Bar Fonts  
• Font Name lists the currently entered bar fonts and their resolution.  
• If the Show Supported Bar Fonts Only checkbox is marked, only  
the bar fonts matching current head density are shown.  
• Click New or Edit. The Edit Bar Code Font dialog appears.  
When one of the bar fonts is selected, and then New or Edit is  
clicked, the bar font will be based on the selected one.  
See Section 3.5.1 for more detail.  
• Click Delete, and the selected bar font in Font Name will be  
deleted.  
• Click Import to import a list of bar code fonts that have previously  
been exported.  
• Click Export to export the current bar code font list to a file with  
the extension “.sbf”.  
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3.5.1  
Specifying a New  
Font Style  
Bar font styles can be added or modified from the bar font list. More  
detailed bar code settings can be made, including size of bar code  
(character per inch), orientation, necessities of human-readability and  
check digit.  
Note:  
To specify the height of a bar code,  
the font size should be changed in the  
application programs.  
• In Font Name, type a name of a bar font.  
Notes:  
• Mark the Display as Bar Font checkbox. When a bar font is  
selected in the application software, an image representing the  
bar code will appear on the screen. Note that the exact bar code  
itself is not shown on the screen.  
• Mark the Approximate Actual Width checkbox. When a bar  
font is selected in the application software, the estimated size is  
shown.  
• Click the Symbology down arrow to select the type of symbology.  
• Click the X Dimension down arrow to specify thickness of bars  
or cells, depending on the selected symbology.  
• Depending on which symbology is  
selected, the different Symbology  
Specific Options will be available.  
Click Help for more detail.  
• When Orientation is 90° or 270°  
and X dimension is 0.25 mm or over,  
the recommended print speed is 4  
inches/s. See Section 3.6 for the print  
speed.  
• Click the Orientation down arrow to rotate the symbology.  
• Click Human Readable to specify the visibility of the human  
readable characters displayed with the bar codes.  
• Click Ratio to specify the wide-to-narrow element ratio of the  
bar code. (This option is available only when used with FullASCII  
3-of-9, Regular 3-of-9, Codabar, Interleaved 2-of-5, and MSI  
Plessey only.)  
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3.5.1  
Specifying a New  
Font Style (Cont.)  
The bar fonts entered in the printer are shown in the application  
programs, as below.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes how to specify the print method, sensor, and  
label gap.  
3.6  
Stock  
Click the Stock tab to open the Stock property page.  
3.6.1  
Print Method  
Click the Print Method down arrow, and select Thermal Transfer  
(Ribbon Save A).  
Note:  
The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
3.6.2  
Sensor  
The type of sensor can be selected, depending on type of media.  
Click the Sensor down arrow to select the type of sensor, which  
depends on type of media.  
Notes:  
• See Sections 2.5 and 2.6 for more  
detail.  
• Click Transmissive to use the transmissive sensor. This sensor is  
designed to locate label gaps by the transmission of light.  
• Select None, if there is no label gap, notch, or black mark. When  
None is selected, even if any gap, notch, or black mark is on the  
label, it is ignored.  
• The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
• Select Reflective to use the reflective sensor. This sensor is  
designed to locate black marks on the back of the tags by the  
reflection of light.  
Enter the amount of space between labels (label gap) or width of a  
black mark in Label Gap. If a proper value is not entered, the print  
start position will be misaligned.  
3.6.3  
Label Gap  
Notes:  
• This measurement is ignored if  
None is specified in Sensor.  
• The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
• See A1.3.2 and A1.3.3 for gap  
specification.  
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3.6.4  
Issue Settings  
Issue mode, cut interval and print speed can be specified.  
Note:  
The settings made in this section can  
be saved in the file as the printing  
preferences for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
Note:  
Click the Issue Mode down arrow, and select either Batch Mode  
(with Back Feed) or (no Back Feed).  
Please select Batch Mode (with Back  
Feed), if the Cutter Module (option)  
is installed on the printer.  
In Cut, Disabled is selected by default.  
However if the Cutter Module (option) is installed on the printer,  
click the Cut down arrow, and select one of the following options:  
• Select After Every Label, if a cut is required after each label is  
printed.  
• Select After Entire Job, if a cut is required after the entire print  
job is printed.  
Note:  
DIP Swtich A Switch 2 must be ON  
to enable the cutter. See Appendix  
A2 for the setting of the switches.  
• Select Specified Interval, if a cut is required after the number of  
labels, specified in Interval is printed. The cut interval option  
defaults to 3. In other words, cutting is performed every third  
label. The value in Interval can be changed by entering a new  
value.  
Click the Print Speed down arrow, and select either 6 inches (152.4mm)/s  
or 4 inches (101.6mm)/s.  
Note:  
When selecting 90° for the orientation  
of the bar font, select 4 inches/sec.  
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3.6.5  
Fine Adjustment  
Note:  
The settings made in this section can  
be saved in the file as the printing  
preferences for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
In Fine Adjustment, the following can be adjusted.  
First mark the Set checkbox, and the items which can be adjusted  
will appear. Depending on the Issue Settings, some of the items  
cannot be adjusted. (They are grayed out.)  
• In Feed, the print start position can be adjusted.  
Notes:  
• In Backfeed, the length of label stock that is fed back before  
printing, can be specified. Depending on the type or size of media,  
the print start position of ONLY the FIRST label or tag may be  
different from what is defined in the Feed fine adjustment. If  
there is a difference that is not permissible, adjust the back feed  
distance. This adjustment does not have any impact upon the  
print start position after the first label or tag.  
• SeeAppendix5forfurtherinformation.  
• For back feed and cut/strip fine  
adjustments, the Cutter Module  
must be installed and enabled.  
• In Cut/Strip, the cut position can be adjusted.  
• In Stop Position, the stop position of the media after printing can  
be adjusted. This allows the media to stop at the position, so it  
can be cut off easily.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes how to specify the transfer mode of graphics  
data and make a print density adjustment.  
3.7  
Options  
Click the Options tab to open the Options property page.  
The type of transfer mode for graphics to the printer is specified here.  
Run Length Encoding is the recommended transfer mode due to its  
high transfer rate. When using Uncompressed 8-bit (Overwrite), or  
Uncompressed 4-bit (Overwrite), the same output as Run Length  
Encoding can be obtained, but the data transfer speed slows down.  
3.7.1  
Transfer Mode  
Notes:  
• This setting may need to be changed  
depending on the computer  
configuration.  
• The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
Print density needs to be adjusted to avoid blurred or light print caused  
by a combination of the media with the ribbon.  
Mark the Set Checkbox, and the print density for each color can be  
adjusted.  
The print density value can be adjusted by entering a value or by  
clicking up or down arrows.  
3.7.2  
Print Density  
Adjustment  
Notes:  
The setting made in this section can  
be saved in the file as a preferred  
setting for a particular print job.  
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
This section describes how to perform maintenance and printer testing.  
The Testing property page can help determine how well the computer  
is communicating with the printer and verify that certain settings are  
correct.  
3.8  
Testing  
Click the Testing tab to open the Testing property page.  
Note:  
The “Error Writing to LPT1” message  
appears when trying to use the  
functions in the Testing property page  
without connecting the printer to your  
computer.  
3.8.1  
Testing  
Print Test Label  
See Section 3.9.1 for further information.  
Check Print Head  
Click Check Print Head to begin running the printer’s built-in head test.  
Click the Head down arrow to select the print head to check.  
Mark the Specify Range checkbox to specify the range for the print  
head check.  
Click OK to start checking the print head.  
If there are problems with the print head, an error message will appear  
on the printer’s Message Display, and the print head must be replaced  
right away.  
Send File to Printer and Logging Options  
These two buttons are used by a technician for a system integration  
purpose. So typically, you do not have to use these buttons. Please  
contact your authorized service representative before using the  
buttons.  
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Printing  
3.8.2  
Maintenance  
Ribbon Settings  
Click Ribbon Settings to specify the type and width of the ribbon, as  
well as the ribbon motor voltage.  
• In Ribbon, select the color that is loaded in the printer.  
• Click the Type down arrow to select the type and width of ribbon  
to be used.  
• In Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment, mark the Set  
checkbox to make a fine adjustment for the rewind motor and the  
back tension motor voltage.  
CAUTION!  
Do not load a normal ribbon  
when specifying Premium for  
the type of ribbon, as this may  
cause the ribbon to be melted.  
Please enter the proper value for the Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine  
Adjustment according to the table below.  
Set Values in Ribbon Settings  
Remarks  
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine  
Adjustment  
No. Ribbon Parts No  
Normal Ribbon  
Ribbon  
Type  
Rewind Back Tension  
Necessity of Cool  
Release Enhancement  
Available Media  
Width (mm)  
Set  
Width (mm)  
Motor  
Motor  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
BRCB109300-AB  
BRCB109300-AM  
BRCB109300-AC  
BRCB109300-AY  
BRCB088300-AB  
BRCB088300-AM  
BRCB088300-AC  
BRCB088300-AY  
BRCB068300-AB  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
3:Yellow  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
3:Yellow  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
3:Yellow  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
Normal (109)  
Normal (109)  
Normal (68)  
0
0
No  
109  
88  
85 to 110  
65 to 85  
45 to 65  
85 to 110  
(Hot Release Ribbons)  
x
x
x
-10 to -20  
-15  
0
No  
(Hot Release Ribbons)  
10 BRCB068300-AM  
11 BRCB086300-AC  
12 BRCB068300-AY  
13 BRBLK109A3  
14 BRMAG109A3  
15 BRCYN109A3  
16 BRYEL109A3  
-5  
No  
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(Hot Release Ribbons)  
Premium (109)  
-20  
-10  
Yes  
109  
3:Yellow  
(Cold Release Ribbons)  
Super Premium Ribbon  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
BRBLK109D4  
BRMAG109D4  
BRCYN109D4  
BRYEL109D4  
BRBLK088D4  
BRMAG088D4  
BRCYN088D4  
BRYEL088D4  
BRBLK068D4  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
3:Yellow  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
3:Yellow  
0:Black  
1:Magenta  
2:Cyan  
Premium (109)  
Premium (109)  
Premium (68)  
x
x
x
-20  
-10 to -20  
-20  
-10  
0
Yes  
109  
88  
85 to 110  
65 to 85  
45 to 65  
(Cold Release Ribbons)  
Yes  
(Cold Release Ribbons)  
10 BRMAG068D4  
11 BRCYN068D4  
12 BRYEL068D4  
-10  
Yes  
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3:Yellow  
(Cold Release Ribbons)  
Feed  
Click Feed to advance the label or tag.  
Reset  
Reset is not available for this model.  
Cut  
Click Cut to feed and cut a label and tag.  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
When the installation of the printer driver and settings of the printer  
properties are complete, perform a print test to verify that the printer  
is communicating with the computer, and that the properties are set  
correctly.  
3.9  
Print Test  
Before starting the print test, please make sure of the following:  
• Printer is turned on.  
• Interface cable is connected to the printer properly.  
• Top Cover is closed.  
• “ON LINE” is displayed on the printer’s Message Display.  
• Media and ribbons are loaded properly.  
• Sensor position is adjusted correctly according to the media loaded.  
• Sensitivity of the media sensor is adjusted.  
3.9.1  
Procedures  
There are two ways to perform the print test.  
Click Print Test Page on the General property page.  
or  
Click Print Test Label on the Testing property page.  
The print test sample will be printed out if the printer is communicating  
with the computer properly as follows:  
(Print Test Sample)  
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Chapter 3  
Printing  
To print a 4 x 4-label created using Microsoft® Word Pad,  
follow the instruction in this example.  
3.10 Printing a Label  
1
On the File menu, click Print.  
2
Make sure that “TEC CB-426-T3” is selected in Name. Click  
Note:  
Properties.  
If another printer is selected, click the  
Name down arrow, and select the  
CB-426-T3 printer.  
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Printing  
3.10 Printing a Label  
(Cont.)  
Note:  
Only five property pages are available  
in the application programs: Page  
Setup, Graphics, Stock, Options, and  
About.  
3
Be sure to check the following in each property page before  
printing:  
• Label size and orientation. See Section 3.3 for more detail.  
• Dithering and intensity. See Section 3.4 for more detail.  
• Print method, sensor, label gap, issue mode, print method, fine  
adjustment, and so on. See Sections 3.6 for more detail.  
• Print density adjustment. See Section 3.7 for more detail.  
When finished checking the property pages, click OK to return to  
the Print dialog.  
4
5
Set Print range and Number of copies, and click OK to start  
printing the label.  
• The ON LINE LED flashes when the printer is communicating  
with your computer.  
Note:  
If the ERROR LED flashes or  
illuminates, and an error message  
appears on the printer’s Message  
Display, an error has occurred. Please  
see Chapter 6 to take the proper action.  
• The ON LINE LED illuminates while printing.  
This completes printing a sample label.  
Note:  
In an application program, the fonts  
contained in the printer can be applied  
to text by specifying the printer fonts  
named “TEC XXXX”  
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Chapter 4  
Online Mode  
4. Online Mode  
This chapter describes usage and purpose of the keys on the Operation  
Panel in Online Mode.  
When the printer is in Online Mode and connected to a computer, normal  
operation of printing images on labels or tags can be accomplished.  
4.1  
Operation Panel  
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.  
Message Display (LCD)  
ON LINE LED  
ERROR LED  
PAUSE Key  
POWER LED  
POWER ON LINE ERROR  
FEED Key  
FEED  
RESTART PAUSE  
RESTART Key  
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters  
and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can  
be displayed on one line.  
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.  
LED  
Illuminates when...  
Flashes when...  
Note:  
A near end condition is selected by  
the DIP Switch. See Appendix 2 for  
more detail.  
POWER The printer is turned on.  
The printer is ready to The printer is  
ON LINE print.  
communicating with  
your computer.  
Any error occurs with The ribbon supply is low  
the printer. or in a near end condition.  
ERROR  
There are three keys on the Operation Panel.  
Note:  
PAUSE  
RESTART  
FEED  
To stop printing temporarily.  
Use the RESTART key to resume  
printing after a pause condition, or  
after clearing an error.  
To restart printing.  
To feed the media.  
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Online Mode  
When the printer is turned on, the “ON LINE” message appears on  
the Message Display. It is shown during standby or normal printing.  
4.2  
Operation  
ON LINE  
The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.  
NO PAPER  
If any error occurs during printing, an error message appears. The  
printer stops printing automatically.  
ON LINE  
To clear the error, press the RESTART key. The printer resumes  
printing.  
PAUSE  
If the PAUSE key is pressed during printing, the printer stops  
printing temporarily.  
ON LINE  
When the RESTART key is pressed, the printer resumes printing.  
4.3  
Reset  
Clears the print data that was sent to the printer from the computer,  
and has the printer return to an idle condition by the reset operation.  
ON LINE  
The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.  
PAUSE  
To stop printing, or clear the data sent from the computer, press  
the PAUSE key. The printer stops printing.  
ON LINE  
Press the RESTART key for 3 seconds or longer. The data that  
was sent from the computer will be cleared, and the printer returns  
to an idle condition.  
Note:  
If the RESTART key is held for less  
than 3 seconds when the printer is in  
an error or pause state, the printer  
restarts printing. However, when a  
communication error or command  
error occurs, the printer returns to an  
idle condition.  
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Chapter 5  
Maintenance  
5. Maintenance  
This chapter describes how to perform normal maintenance.  
To maintain the printer performance and quality print, please clean  
the printer regularly, or whenever media or ribbons are replaced.  
CAUTION!  
•
•
•
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before performing  
maintenance, as this may cause an electric shock.  
The print heads may become hot. Do not touch the print  
head.  
Do not pour water directly onto the printer.  
The following sections describe periodic cleaning of the unit.  
5.1  
Cleaning  
5.1.1  
Print Head/Platen  
1
2
Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.  
Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon  
Module from the printer.  
CAUTION!  
• Do not allow any hard objects  
to contact the print head or  
platen, as this may cause  
damage to them.  
• Do not use any volatile  
solvent including thinner and  
benzene, as this may cause  
discoloration of the cover,  
print failure, or breakdown of  
the printer.  
3
4
Lift the print head block.  
Clean the print head element using the supplied Thermal Head  
Cleaner.  
Print Head Block  
Print  
Head  
• Do not touch the print head  
element with bare hands, as  
static may damage the print  
head.  
Element  
Thermal Head Cleaner  
5
6
Lift the near side of the Guide Plate. Pull and remove it from the  
Platen.  
Wipe the Platen with a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol.  
Note:  
Platen  
Shaft  
When reinstalling the Guide Plate,  
place the end of the Guide Plate on  
the Platen Shaft, and slide it into the  
end. Then fit the front of the Guide  
Plate into the Platen Shaft.  
Guide Plate  
Platen  
Platen  
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Maintenance  
5.1.2  
Pinch Roller/Feed  
Roller/Media Guide  
1
2
Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.  
Turn the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit. Remove the loaded media from the  
printer.  
Caution!  
Do not use the supplied Feed  
Roller Brush except for cleaning  
the Feed Roller, as it is a metal  
brush.  
3
4
Wipe the Pinch Roller and Media Guides with a soft cloth  
moistened with ethyl alcohol.  
Note:  
As a guide, please clean the Feed  
Roller every 100km of the printing  
distance.  
Clean the Feed Roller using the supplied Feed Roller Brush.  
Pinch Roller  
Feed Roller  
Media Guides  
Feed Roller Brush  
5.1.3  
Fan Filters  
1
2
Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord.  
Remove the Fan Filters.  
Filter Pad  
Filter Retainer  
Air Vents  
(Cooling Fans)  
3
Wash the Fan Pads with a neutral detergent. Then squeeze the  
detergent out of the Filter Pads, and dry them well.  
CAUTION!  
Reinstall the Fan Filters after  
drying them completely, as this  
may rust the Fan Retainer or  
cause a breakdown of the  
printer.  
4
Reinstall the Fan Filters in the reverse order of removal.  
See Section 2.1.1 for more detail.  
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Chapter 5  
Maintenance  
Wipe the cover or front panel with a dry and soft cloth. Wipe dirt  
with a soft cloth moistened with a little water.  
5.1.4  
Covers and Panels  
CAUTION!  
Do not use any volatile solvent  
including thinner and benzene,  
as this may cause discoloration  
or distortion of the cover.  
5.1.5  
Ribbon Modules  
Wipe anywhere the ribbon touches the ribbon module with a dry and  
soft cloth.  
Front  
Rear  
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Chapter 6  
Troubleshooting  
6. Troubleshooting  
This chapter lists the error messages or possible problems and their solutions.  
Important!  
If a problem cannot be solved by taking actions described in this chapter, do not attempt to  
repair the printer. Turn off and unplug the printer. Then contact an authorized service representative  
for assistance.  
6.1  
Error Messages  
Notes:  
• If an error is not cleared by pressing the RESTART key, turn the printer off and then on.  
• After the printer is turned off, all print data in the printer is cleared.  
• “####” indicates remaining label count up to 9999 (in pieces).  
• “*” indicates which color print head has a problem, as follows:  
1: Head 1 (Back)  
2: Head 2 (Front)  
Error Messages  
Problems/Causes  
The print head block was Close the print head block. Then press  
opened in Online Mode. the RESTART key.  
Solutions  
HEAD OPEN  
*
Feed or printing has been Close the print head block. Then press  
attempted with the print head the RESTART key.  
block open.  
HEAD OPEN ####*  
COMMS ERROR  
A communication error has Make sure the interface cable is firmly  
occurred.  
connected to the computer, and the  
computer is turned on.  
1 The media is jammed at the 1 Remove the jammed media, and clean  
media path. The media is  
not fed smoothly.  
the Platen, Feed Roller and Pinch  
Roller. Then reload the media properly.  
Finally press the RESTART key.  
PAPER JAM  
####  
2 A wrong media sensor is 2 Turn the printer off and then on. Then  
selected for the media that is  
loaded.  
select the media sensor supporting the  
media that is loaded. Finally resend  
the print job.  
3 The Black Mark Sensor is 3 Adjust the sensor position. Then press  
not aligned to the black mark  
the RESTART key.  
on the media.  
4 Size of the loaded media is 4 Turn the printer off and then on. Replace  
not consistent with the  
programmed size.  
the loaded media to match the  
programmedsize, orselectaprogrammed  
size that matches the loaded media.  
Finally resend the print job.  
5 The Feed Gap Sensor cannot 5 Adjust sensitivity of the media sensor.  
distinguish the print area  
from a label gap.  
If this does not solve the problem, turn  
off the printer, and call an authorized  
service representative.  
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Troubleshooting  
Error Messages  
Problems/Causes  
Solutions  
The media is jammed at the Remove the jammed media. Then press  
CUTTER ERROR####  
cutter.  
the RESTART key. If this does not solve  
the problem, turn off the printer, and call  
an authorized service representative.  
1 Load new media. Then press the  
RESTART key.  
(Only when the Cutter Module  
is installed on the printer)  
1 The media runs out.  
NO PAPER  
####  
2 The media is not loaded 2 Load the media properly. Then press  
properly. the RESTART key.  
3 The Supply Shaft is rotating in 3 Switch to the right Back Tension  
the wrong direction.  
Selector.  
4 The media is slack.  
4 Take up any slack in the media.  
The ribbon is not fed Remove the Ribbon Module, and check  
RIBBON ERR.####*  
EXCESS HEAD TEMP  
successfully.  
status of the ribbon. Replace the ribbon,  
if necessary. If the problem is not solved,  
turn off the printer, and call an authorized  
service representative.  
The print head is overheated. Turn off the printer, and allow it to cool  
down (about 3 minutes). If this does not  
solve the problem, call an authorized  
service representative.  
The Top Cover was opened in Close the Top Cover. Then press the  
COVER OPEN  
Online Mode.  
RESTART key.  
Feed or printing has been Close the Top Cover. Then press the  
attempted with the Top Cover RESTART key.  
open.  
COVER OPEN ####  
PAPER SET ERROR  
PAPER ERROR ####  
EXCESS P/S TEMP  
The Pinch Roller Unit is not Lock the Pinch Roller Unit properly.  
released in Online Mode.  
Then press the RESTART key.  
While feeding or printing, the Lock the Pinch Roller Unit properly.  
Pinch Roller Unit became Then press the RESTART key.  
unlocked.  
The power supply unit is Turn off the printer, and allow it to cool  
overheated.  
down (about 3 minutes). If this does not  
solve the problem, call an authorized  
service representative.  
The ribbon has run out.  
Load a new ribbon. Then press the  
RESTART key.  
NO RIBBON ####*  
There is a problem with the Replace the print head. Then press the  
print head. RESTART key.  
HEAD ERROR  
*
Other Error Messages  
Hardware or software problems Turn the printer off and then on. If this  
may have occurred.  
does not solve the problem, turn off the  
printer again, and call an authorized  
service representative.  
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Chapter 6  
Troubleshooting  
6.2  
Possible Problems  
This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and  
solutions.  
Possible Problems  
Causes  
Solutions  
1 The power cord is disconnected. 1 Plug in the power cord.  
2 TheAC outlet is not functioning 2 Make sure that power is  
correctly.  
supplied using another electric  
appliance.  
The printer will not turn on.  
The media is not feeding.  
3 The fuse has blown, or the 3 Check the fuse or breaker.  
circuit breaker has tripped.  
1 The media is not loaded 1 Load the media properly.  
properly.  
2 The printer is in an error 2 Resolve the error in the  
condition.  
Message Display. (See Section  
6.1 for more detail.)  
1 The media is not loaded 1 Load the media properly.  
properly.  
2 The ribbon is not loaded 2 Load the ribbon properly.  
properly.  
3 A print head is not installed 3 Install the printer head properly.  
properly.  
Secure the print head by turning  
the Head Lever to the LOCK  
position  
Nothing is printed on the media.  
4 The ribbon and media are not 4 Select an appropriate ribbon for  
matched. the media type used.  
5 The print density fine 5 Increase the print density fine  
adjustment value is too low. adjustment value.  
1 The ribbon and media are not 1 Select an appropriate ribbon for  
matched.  
the media type used.  
The printed image is blurred.  
2 The print head is not cleaned.  
1 The print head is not cleaned.  
2 Clean the print head using the  
supplied Thermal Head Cleaner.  
In System Mode, print out the  
slant line patterns for all four  
colors. Then perform the print  
head check. If the check is  
successful, just clean the print  
head. If any problem is detected,  
replace the print head.  
2 There is a problem with the print  
head.  
A streak appears on the printed  
image.  
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Chapter 6  
Troubleshooting  
This section describes in detail how to remove jammed media from  
the printer.  
6.3  
Removing  
Jammed Media  
Remove the jammed media from the Pinch Roller Unit as follows:  
6.3.1  
From the Pinch  
Roller Unit  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position  
to open the Pinch Roller Unit.  
3
Pull out the Media Pressure Plate, and remove the jammed media.  
Pinch Roller Unit  
Media Pressure Plate  
Pinch Roller  
Lever  
4
Clean the Pinch Roller Unit as described in Section 5.1.2.  
6.3.2  
From the Print Head  
Block  
Remove the jammed media from the print head block as follows:  
1
2
Open the Top Cover.  
CAUTION!  
Do not scratch the print head  
or platen using any sharp tool,  
as this may cause media feed  
failure or breakdown of the  
printer.  
Turn the Head Levers to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon  
Modules.  
3
4
Lift the print head blocks.  
Remove the Guide Plates. Then remove the jammed media.  
Note:  
Pinrt Head Blocks  
See Section 5.1.1 for more detail for  
removing the Guide Plates.  
Guide Plate  
5
Clean the print head blocks using the Thermal Head Cleaner, as  
described in Section 5.1.1.  
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Chapter 6  
Troubleshooting  
This is a quick-fix procedure just in case the ribbon is torn apart in  
the middle of printing.  
6.4  
When the Ribbon  
is Torn Apart  
1
2
Turn the printer off. Unplug the power cord. Open the Top Cover.  
Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon  
Module containing the torn ribbon.  
3
4
Remove the ribbon torn from the Ribbon Module.  
Cut the torn parts off straight.  
5
Align the torn ribbon carefully, and place a piece of tape completely  
across both cut ends.  
Tape  
6
7
Reload the ribbon in the Ribbon Module.  
Wind the ribbon by hand a few times so that the torn part is not  
used for printing.  
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Appendix 1  
Specifications  
Appendix 1 Specifications  
Appendix 1 describes the printer specifications and supplies for use on the CB-426-T3 two-color printer.  
A1.1 Printer  
This is the printer specification.  
Model  
CB-426-T3-QQ  
Item  
Supply voltage  
100 to 120V +10%  
50/60Hz  
Power consumption  
3.5A, 300W maximum during a print job  
360mA, 30W maximum during standby  
Operating temperature range  
Relative humidity  
Print head density  
Printing method  
40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
25% to 85% RH (no condensation)  
305dpi (12 dots/mm)  
Thermal transfer  
Print speed  
• 4 inches/sec. (101.6mm/sec.)  
• 6 inches/sec. (152.4mm/sec.)  
Available media width (including backing paper) 2 in. to 4.4 in (50mm to 110mm)  
Effective print width (max.)  
Issue mode  
4 in. (100.0mm)  
• Batch (with back feed)  
• Batch (no back feed)  
• Cut (Cut Mode is enabled only when the Cutter  
Module is installed.)  
Message display  
16 characters/line  
Spot colors  
Ribbon color  
Dimension  
13.7 in. (W) x 20.4 in. (D)* x 15.1 in. (H)  
(350mm (W) x 520mm (D)* x 385mm (H))  
* 320 in. (800mm) when the Supply Shaft Holder is  
installed.  
Weight  
About 77lb (35kg) (Media and ribbons are not  
included.)  
Available print font  
Available bar font  
Times Roman, Helvetica, Letter Gothic, Prestige Elite,  
Courier, Presentation, OCR-A, OCR-B, Outline  
JAN, EAN, UPC, NW-7,CODE39/93/128/, MSI,  
Industrial 2 of 5, Data Matrix™, PDF417™, QR code  
Rotations  
0°, 90°, 180°, 270°  
• Serial interface (RS-232C)  
Standard interface  
• Parallel interface (Centronics) ECP Mode  
• Expansion I/O interface  
Notes:  
•Data Matrix™, is a trademark of International Data Matrix Inc., U.S.  
•PDF417TM is a trademark of Symbol Technologies Inc., US.  
•QR Code is a trademark of DENSO CORPORATION.  
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Specifications  
Name  
Model  
Description  
A1.2 Options  
A1.3 Media  
Rotary cutter for cutting  
media without stopping  
Spare ribbon module  
Cutter Module  
Ribbon Module  
CB-1204-QM  
CB-1004-QM  
Please make sure that the media that will be used is approved by  
TOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not apply when a problem is  
caused by using media that is not approved by TOSHIBA TEC.  
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC-approved media, please  
contact an authorized service representative.  
A1.3.1 Media Type  
Two types of media can be loaded for this thermal transfer printer-  
label or tag. The table below shows size and shape of the media  
available for this printer.  
Note:  
Label  
Tag  
• Labelsare rolled outside, and tagsare  
rolled inside. Whichever media you  
use, load it with print side facing up.  
Paper Width  
Length (Pitch)  
Thickness  
50.4 to 110 mm  
10 to 1050 (1300) mm 10 to 999 mm  
50.4 to 110 mm  
130 to 170 µm  
100 to 290 µm  
Max. Roll Diameter  
Winding Method  
Paper Core  
φ230 mm  
Rolled outside  
Rolled inside  
ID φ76.2 mm +_ 0.3 as standard  
Tag  
Label  
• The ratio “Label length” to “Gap length” must be 3:1 or more.  
• In Cut Mode, the minimum “Pitch” must be 30 mm or more.  
• The paper width for the label includes its backing paper.  
• As backing paper, glassine 7K blue or equivalent must be used.  
(The backing paper to be used must have a transmission factor of  
22% or higher.)  
• The label length (pitch) will be  
1300 mm if a SIMM is added to the  
printer.  
• In Cut Mode, the cut should not be performed on the label, but on  
the gap between labels. When labels with perforation are used, it  
is necessary to test and confirm the cutting performance thoroughly  
beforehand.  
• The gap length must be 6 mm or more, and the cut position must  
be adjusted so that the cutter cuts in the center of the gap.  
Label Roll  
Diameter  
Media Core  
Outside Diameter  
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Specifications  
A1.3.1 Media Type (Cont.)  
The formula below shows the relation between paper roll length and  
paper core diameter.  
( D 2 - d 2 ) π  
L =  
4 t  
L : Paper length  
D : Paper roll diameter  
d : Paper core outside diameter  
t
: Paper thickness  
(π= 3.14...)  
For calculation, the units of the factors must be the same.  
The Transmissive Sensor is movable from the center to the left edge  
of media.  
A1.3.2 Detection Area of the  
Transmissive Sensor  
The Transmissive Sensor detects a gap between labels, as illustrated  
below.  
Center of Media  
Image printed  
on this side  
Area to be detected  
Sensor Position  
Label  
Gap  
Label  
Media Feed  
Direction  
Min. 12mm  
Sensor Movable  
within this range  
The Transmissive Sensor detects a hole on a roll of tags, as illustrated  
below.  
Center of Paper  
Rectangular Hole  
Note:  
This printer does not support a roll  
of tags with round holes.  
Sensor Position  
Image printed  
on this side  
Min. 12mm  
Media Feed  
Direction  
Sensor movable  
within this range  
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Specifications  
A1.3.3 Detection Area of the The Reflective Sensor is movable from the left edge to the center of  
Reflective Sensor  
media.  
The reflection factor of the black mark must be 10% or lower with a  
waveform length of 950 nm.  
The Reflective Sensor should be aligned to the center of the black  
mark.  
Sensor positioned  
Detecting the black  
mark on the back  
Center of Media  
at the center  
Min. 12mm  
Media Feed  
Direction  
Sensor movable  
within this range  
A1.3.4 Effective Print Area  
The figure below illustrates the relation between head effective print  
width and media width (when the four print heads are center-aligned  
in the X direction).  
Out of Print  
Out of Print  
Range  
Range  
101.6mm +_ 0.2  
(Head Effective Print Range)  
4mm  
4mm  
110mm  
(Max. Media Width)  
The figure below shows you the effective print area on the media.  
Area detected  
Notes:  
• Printing quality in the shaded area  
is not guaranteed.  
• Printing quality in the 1-mm width  
area around the media is not  
guaranteed in addition to the  
shaded area.  
• The center of media is positioned  
at the center of the print heads.  
• Printing outside of the effective  
print area may cause print failure  
even on the guaranteed print area.  
• If a roll of tags has rectangular  
holes, print quality in the 1-mm  
width around the hole is not  
guaranteed.  
Start Line  
Media Height  
1.5 mm from  
the left edge  
of media  
10mm to 1050mm  
Guaranteed Print Area  
Area detected  
1.5 mm from  
the right edge  
of media  
Media Feed  
Direction  
Media Width  
(including backing paper width)  
1mm  
1mm  
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Appendix 1  
Specifications  
Please make sure that the ribbon will be used is approved by  
TOSHIBATEC. The warranty does not apply to any problem caused  
by using non-approved ribbons.  
A1.4 Ribbon  
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC-approved ribbon, please  
contact a sales representative.  
Type  
Width  
Length  
Spool Type  
68mm, 88mm, and 109mm  
300m  
Outside Diameter  
φ 67mm (max.)  
The table below shows you the correlation between ribbon width and  
media width (backing paper not included).  
Ribbon Width  
68mm  
Media Width  
50 to 65 mm  
65 to 85mm  
85 to 110mm  
88mm  
109mm  
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Appendix 2  
DIP Switches  
Appendix 2 DIP Switches  
Appendix 2 describes functions of the DIPswitches. The DIPswitches  
are used to change a printer specification.  
To enable a new specification, please turn the printer off and then on.  
CAUTION!  
Please turn off the printer  
when changing the DIP switch  
settings, as this may cause an  
electric shock.  
The DIP switches A and B are located on the rear of the printer, as  
illustrated below.  
DIP Switch B  
DIP Switch A  
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DIP Switches  
A2.1 DIP Switch A  
No.  
ON/OFF  
Function  
OFF  
ON  
1
Must be set to OFF  
Cutter Module  
Notes:  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Without  
With  
Online Mode  
Program loading mode  
2
3
• The shaded areas are the factory  
default settings.  
“OFF” means “OPEN”.  
• See A2.3 for further information  
about the ribbon near end  
detection.  
Must be set to OFF  
4
5
No detection of ribbon  
near end.  
OFF  
OFF  
Pause when the ribbon  
near end is detected.  
The ribbon near end status  
is sent to the PC.  
Continues printing when  
the ribbon near end is Ribbon near end  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
4
5
OFF  
detected.  
detected.  
The ribbon near end status  
is not sent to the PC.  
Continues printing when  
the ribbon near end is  
detected.  
ON  
6
ON  
The ribbon near end status  
is sent to the PC.  
7
8
Language to display  
LCD error message  
OFF OFF OFF English  
ON OFF OFF German  
OFF ON OFF French  
ON ON OFF Dutch  
OFF OFF ON Spanish  
ON OFF ON Japanese  
OFF ON ON Not used  
ON ON ON Not used  
6
7
8
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Appendix 2  
DIP Switches  
A2.2 DIP Switch B  
No.  
ON/OFF  
Function  
1
2
Note:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
2400 BPS  
The shaded areas are the factory  
default settings.  
“OFF” means “OPEN”.  
4800 BPS  
9600 BPS  
19200 BPS  
1 bit  
2 bits  
7 bits  
8 bits  
Without  
With  
EVEN  
ODD  
Baud rate  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Stop bit length  
Data length  
Parity check  
Parity check  
(effective when DIP  
SW #5 set to ON.)  
7
8
7
XON/XOFF  
(No XON is output at the  
power on time)  
OFF  
OFF  
(No XOFF is output at the  
power off time.)  
READY/BUSY (DTA)  
(No XON is output at the  
power on time)  
ON  
OFF  
(No XOFF is output at the  
power of time)  
XON/XOFF+READY/ Data protocol  
BUSY  
(XON is output at the  
power on time)  
OFF  
ON  
(XOFF is output at the  
power of time)  
8
XON/XOFF  
(XON is output at the  
power on time.)  
ON  
ON  
(XOFF is output at the  
power off time.)  
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Appendix 2  
DIP Switches  
This section gives you additional information regarding ribbon near  
end detection.  
• The printer detects that the ribbon is about to run out, when 10 +_  
7m of ribbon is remaining.  
A2.3 Ribbon Near End  
Detection  
• When the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR LED flashes.  
When replacing the ribbon, the printer resumes printing. Then  
the ERROR LED is turned off. When replacing one ribbon, if  
there is another ribbon that is about to run out, the ERROR LED  
remains flashing.  
• Switches in DIP Switch A can be changed to specify how the  
printer operates when the ribbon is about to run out.  
1
When detecting that the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR  
LED flashes, and the printer stops printing temporarily, as if  
the PAUSE key were pressed. Press the RESTART key to  
resume printing.  
2
When detecting that the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR  
LED flashes. However the printer does not stop printing until  
the ribbon runs out completely or finishes the print job.  
• While the ERROR LED is indicating that one ribbon is about to  
run out, the printer does not detect that another ribbon is almost  
running out.  
• When using Ribbon Save Mode, the printer cannot detect that the  
ribbon is about to run out, unless the ribbon advances over 50mm.  
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Appendix 3  
Quick Reference for Printing  
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing  
The tables below outline the actions necessary to modify the printer settings.  
1 Label Settings  
Actions  
Enter a name of label stock.  
Path to Find the Property Page  
Page Setup (TAB) ➞ New (Button)  
➞ Edit Label Stock  
See Section...  
3.3.2  
Specify label size (including Page Setup (TAB) ➞ New (Button)  
width and length). ➞ Edit Label Stock  
3.3.2  
Specify an amount of space Stock (TAB) ➞ Label Gap  
between labels.  
3.6.3  
3.6.2  
Select the media sensor.  
Stock (TAB) ➞ Sensor  
Make a fine adjustment (including Stock (TAB) ➞ Fine Adjustment  
feed or back feed amount and cut  
position).  
Adjust print density.  
Align colors.  
3.6.5  
3.7.2  
3.4.4  
3.8.2  
Options (TAB) ➞ Print Density Adjustment  
➞ Set (Checkbox)  
Graphics (TAB)  
➞Color Registration (Button)  
➞ Align All Colors (Button)  
Specify the type of ribbon to be Testing (TAB) ➞ Ribbon Settings (Button)  
used. ➞ Ribbon ➞Type  
Adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage. Testing (TAB)  
➞ Ribbon Settings (Button)  
3.8.2  
➞ Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment  
➞ Set (Checkbox).  
2 Issue Mode Settings  
Actions  
Specify the orientation.  
Specify the print speed.  
Specify the ribbon colors.  
Path to Find the Property Page  
Page Setup (TAB) ➞ Orientation  
Stock (TAB) ➞ Print Speed (in Issue Settings)  
Graphics (TAB) ➞ Spot Color Setup (Button)  
See Section...  
3.3.3  
3.6.4  
3.4.3  
Specify the type of Ribbon Save. Stock (TAB) ➞ Print Method (in Media Settings)  
Specify a cut interval. Stock (TAB) ➞ Cut (in Issue Settings)  
3.6.1  
3.6.4  
Specify whether to perform back Stock (TAB) ➞ Issue Mode (in Issue Settings)  
feed.  
3.6.4  
3.4.1  
Select the dithering pattern.  
Graphics (TAB)➞ Dithering  
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Quick Reference for Printing  
3 Other Settings  
Actions  
Select the graphics transfer mode. Options (TAB)  
➞ Transfer Mode (in Graphic Options)  
Path to the Property Page  
See Section...  
3.7.1  
Feed labels/tags.  
Cut labels/tags.  
Testing (TAB) ➞ Feed (Button)  
Testing (TAB) ➞ Cut (Button)  
3.8.2  
3.8.2  
Check if there is any problem with Testing (TAB) ➞ Check Print Head (Button)  
the print head.  
3.8.1  
View the license information.  
About (TAB) ➞ License (Button)  
View the printer driver information. About (TAB) ➞ Version (Button)  
Select the language to display.  
Select the measuring unit.  
Specify the User Commands.  
Regional Settings (TAB)  
➞ Language (in Language Selection)  
Regional Settings (TAB)  
➞ Units (in Measurement System)  
Page Setup (TAB)  
➞ Advanced Options (Button)  
➞ User Commands  
3.3.4  
Use the Line Command.  
Specify bar code settings.  
Page Setup (TAB)  
➞ Advanced Options (Button)  
➞ Device Lines  
Bar Fonts (TAB) ➞ New (Button)  
➞ Edit Bar Code Font  
3.3.4  
3.5.1  
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Quick Reference for Printing  
The table below summarizes the tabs and functions available for the printer.  
TAB  
Function  
Display the printer name.  
Type and display the comment.  
Specify the separator page.  
Perform the test print.  
See Section...  
Remarks  
Please refer to the  
user’s manual of  
your computer.  
General  
Display the printer name.  
Specify the output port.  
Select the printer driver to be used.  
Make the timeout settings.  
Make the spool settings.  
Make the port settings.  
Please refer to the  
user’s manual of  
your computer.  
Details  
Color  
Management  
Specify the type of Ribbon Save.  
Select the media sensor to be used.  
Specify an amount of space between labels.  
Specify whether to perform back feed in the Issue  
Mode.  
3.6.1  
3.6.2  
3.6.3  
TheCutterModule  
required.  
3.6.4  
Stock  
Enable the cutter option and specify a cut interval.  
Specify the print speed.  
3.6.4  
3.6.4  
Make a fine adjustment (including feed or back  
feed amount and cut position).  
Select the graphics transfer mode.  
Adjust print density.  
Specify a type of ribbon to be used.  
Adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage.  
Feed labels or tags.  
3.6.5  
3.7.1  
3.7.2  
3.8.2  
3.8.2  
3.8.2  
Options  
Testing  
About  
Cut labels or tags.  
TheCutterModule  
required.  
3.8.2  
Perform the test print.  
Check if there is any problem with the print head.  
View the license information.  
3.8.1  
3.8.1  
View the printer driver information.  
Make the Sharing Settings.  
Please refer to the  
user’s manual of  
your computer.  
Sharing  
Select the language to be displayed.  
Select the measuring unit.  
Regional Setting  
Specify the label stock (only Label Size).  
Select the orientation (tag rotation).  
Specify the number of copies to be printed out.  
Specify the User Command.  
3.3.1 & 3.3.2  
3.3.3  
3.3.4  
3.3.4  
Page Setup  
Specify the device lines. (The Line Command is  
used.)  
3.3.4  
Select the dithering pattern.  
3.4.1  
3.4.2  
3.4.4  
3.4.3  
3.5.1  
Specify whether to print in color or monochrome.  
Perform color registration (alignment).  
Specify the ribbon colors.  
Graphics  
Bar Fonts  
Specifying bar code font settings.  
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Appendix A4  
Message and LED  
Appendix 4 Message and LED  
Appendix 4 describes the messages displayed on the Operation Panel.  
Symbols in the Message  
1
2
3
4
: The LED illuminates.  
: The LED is flashing.  
: The LED is turned Off.  
####: Remaining label count  
Up to 9999 (in pieces)  
%%%: Remaining memory capacity for storing writable characters and logos 0 ~ 715 (in K bytes)  
*: Print head block that has a problem.  
1: Head 1 (Back) 2: Head 2 (Front)  
Acceptance of  
Restoration  
by RESTART  
key Yes/No  
LED Indication  
POWER ONLINE ERROR  
Status Request  
Reset Command  
Yes/No  
No.  
LCD Messages  
Printer Status  
In Online Mode  
-
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
ON LINE  
ON LINE  
HEAD OPEN  
PAUSE  
1
In Online Mode  
-
-
(The printer in communication)  
The print head was opened in Online  
Mode.  
*
2
3
The printer is paused.  
YES  
A parity error, overrun error or  
framing error has occurred during YES  
communication through RS-232C.  
COMMS ERROR  
4
YES  
The media is jammed during paper  
feed.  
A problem has occurred at the Cutter  
Module.  
PAPER JAM  
####  
5
6
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
CUTTER ERROR####  
The media has run out, or the media  
is not loaded on the Supply Shaft YES  
Holder properly.  
The ribbon has run out, or has been  
torn.  
A problem has occurred with the YES  
sensor that determines the torque for  
the ribbon motor.  
7
8
YES  
YES  
NO PAPER  
####  
RIBBON ERR.####*  
Feed or printing was attempted with  
the print head open.  
9
HEAD OPEN ####*  
EXCESS HEAD TEMP  
COVER OPEN  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
10  
11  
12  
13  
The print head is overheated.  
NO  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NO  
-
The cover was opened in Online  
Mode.  
Feed or printing was attempted with  
the print head open.  
The Pinch Roller Unit is not locked  
in Online Mode.  
Feed or printing was attempted with  
the Pinch Roller Unit unlocked.  
COVER OPEN ####  
PAPER SET ERROR  
14 PAPER ERROR ####  
15 EXCESS P/S TEMP  
The power supply unit is overheated.  
In writable character or logo save  
mode  
16  
SAVING  
%%%  
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Message and LED  
Acceptance of  
Restoration  
LED Indication  
POWER ONLINE ERROR  
Status Request  
No.  
LCD Messages  
by RESTART  
Printer Status  
Reset Command  
key Yes/No  
Yes/No  
An error has occurred while writing  
to flash memory  
An erase error has occurred in  
formatting the flash memory.  
Data cannot be stored because the  
flash memory is full.  
17 FLASH WRITE ERR.  
NO  
NO  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
18 FORMAT ERROR  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
NO  
FLASH CARD FULL  
NO RIBBON ####*  
The ribbon has run out.  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
There is a problem with the print  
head.  
HEAD ERROR  
*
The Stacker is full.  
STACK OVERFLOW  
STACKER ERROR  
Printing was attempted with the  
Stacker turned OFF.  
A command error has occurred in  
analyzing the command.  
Display of error message  
(See Notes.)  
`
Notes:  
•If a command error is found in the command received, 16 bytes of the command error, starting from the  
command code, will be displayed. (However, [LF] and [NUL] will not be displayed.)  
Example 1  
[ESC] T20 E60 [LF] [NUL]  
Command error  
The following message appears.  
T20E60  
Example 2  
[ESC] XR; 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200,1 [LF] [NUL]  
Command error  
The following message appears.  
XR;0200,0300,045  
•When the error command is shown, “? (3FH)” appears for codes other than codes 20H to 7FH and A0H to  
DFH.  
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Appendix 5  
System Mode  
Appendix 5 System Mode  
Appenedix 5 describes usage and purposes of the keys on the  
Operation Panel in System Mode.  
Important!  
If System Mode is needed for any  
other purposes, please contact your  
authorized service representative  
before performing any operation in  
System Mode.  
For end users, System Mode should be used for the following five  
purposes:  
• To perform the test print for checking print quality.  
• To control more than two printers by one command file.  
• To view the current parameter settings.  
• To change the character code table.  
• To change the control code.  
A5.1 Operation Panel  
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.  
Message Display (LCD)  
ON LINE LED  
ERROR LED  
PAUSE Key  
POWER LED  
POWER ON LINE ERROR  
FEED Key  
FEED  
RESTART PAUSE  
RESTART Key  
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters  
and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can  
be displayed on one line.  
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.  
LED  
Illuminates when...  
Flashes when...  
POWER The printer is turned on.  
The printer is ready to The printer is  
ON LINE print.  
communicating with  
your computer.  
Any error occurs with The ribbon supply is low  
the printer. or in a near end condition.  
ERROR  
There are three keys on the Operation Panel.  
• To start the menus in System Mode.  
Note:  
Use the RESTART key to resume  
printing after a pause condition, or  
after clearing an error.  
• To print out the test results or samples.  
• To enable the value or option that you  
enter.  
PAUSE  
• To scroll up/down the menus in System  
Mode.  
• To select a desired value or option in  
System Mode.  
RESTART  
FEED  
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Appendix 5  
System Mode  
System Mode consists of four main menus: Self-Diagnostic Test,  
Parameter Setting, Test Print, and RAM clear.  
A5.2 Overview  
AUTO DIAGNOSTIC  
MAINTENANCE CONT  
HEAD CHECK  
<1>DIAG.  
V1.0  
SENSOR  
NONE  
<2>PARAMETER SET  
POSITION  
FEED ADJ.+10.0mm  
CUT ADJ. +11.0mm  
BACK ADJ. +1.5mm  
STOP ADJ+288.0mm  
X ADJUST +50.0mm  
PRINT DENSITY  
HEAD ADJUST  
HEAD1  
HEAD2  
+3  
+0  
PRINT CONDITION  
ISSUE COUNT  
5
PRINT SPEED 6"/S  
SENSOR  
TRANS  
YES  
BACK FEED  
ADJUST  
X DIRECTION  
HEAD1  
HEAD2  
HEAD1  
HEAD2  
F00_  
F_05  
B_00  
B_05  
Y DIRECTION  
PRINTER PARA  
CHECK  
FONT CODE PC-850  
ZERO FONT  
CODE  
0
AUTO  
PULSE MOTOR AUTO  
EURO CODE  
PM ADJ.  
HEAD1  
B0  
+0  
ON  
ON  
F1  
F1  
PM ADJUST  
HEAD SELECT  
HEAD2  
RIBBON  
HEAD1  
HEAD2  
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System Mode  
A5.2 Overview (Cont.)  
<3>TEST PRINT  
PRINT CONDITION  
ISSUE COUNT  
PRINT SPEED 6"/S  
SENSOR TRANS  
TYPE[S] NO CUT  
1
BACK FEED  
QUALITY  
YES  
HIGH  
LABEL LEN 102mm  
PAPER FEED  
SLANT LINE(1)  
SLANT LINE(2)  
COLOR  
CHARACTERS  
BARCODE  
AUTO PRINT(TRA.)  
AUTO PRINT(REF.)  
<4>RAM CLEAR  
NO RAM CLEAR  
MAINTE CNT CLEAR  
PARAMETER CLEAR  
PRINT STEP CLEAR  
ALL COLOR  
HEAD1  
HEAD2  
NONE  
The main menus can be navigated as follows:  
Note:  
Press the RESTART key.  
This moves back to the previous  
menu.  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,  
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message  
appears in the display.  
This is the start of the Self-Diagnostic Test menu.  
<2>PARAMETER SET  
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the Parameter Setting menu.  
<3>TEST PRINT  
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the Test Print menu.  
<4>RAM CLEAR  
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the RAM Clear menu.  
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The Self-Diagnostic Test contains the following:  
• Selection of the media sensor to be used.  
• Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.  
• Prints out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings.  
• Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.  
A5.3 Self-Diagnostic  
Test  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,  
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message  
appears in the display.  
Selecting the Media Sensor to be Used  
SENSOR  
NONE  
Press the PAUSE key. The type of media sensor can be selected:  
“NONE” (media positon not detected), “REFLECT.” (Reflective  
Sensor), or “TRANS.” (Transmissive Sensor).  
After selecting the media sensor to be used, press the PAUSE  
key.  
Note:  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired option.  
Performing the Self-Diagnostic Test, and Printing out the  
Result  
Notes:  
• If any error occurs, an error message  
appears, and the printer stops  
printing. After clearing the error,  
press the PAUSE key to return to  
“<1> DIAG.”. The printer does not  
restart printing automatically.  
• See Section A5.7.1 for the Self-  
Diagnostic Test print sample and  
descriptions.  
AUTO DIAGNOSTIC  
The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the PAUSE key to start.  
CHECKING & PRINT  
The printer starts the Self-DiagnosticTest, and prints out the result.  
Print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings  
When the Self-Diagnostic Test result is printed, the message returns  
to “<1> DIAG.”. Press the PAUSE key twice.  
MAINTENANCE CONT  
The printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/  
Parameter Settings. Press the PAUSE key to start.  
Note:  
See SectionA5.7.2 for the Maintenance  
Counter/Parameter Settings print  
sample and descriptions.  
CHECKING & PRINT  
The printer starts printing out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter  
Settings.  
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Checking If There is any Problem with the Print Head  
When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the  
message returns to “<1> DIAG.”. Press the PAUSE key three times.  
A5.3 Self-Diagnostic  
Test (Cont.)  
Note:  
Make sure that the Top Cover is closed  
before starting the print head check.  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
Theprinterisreadytocheck the print heads to seeifthereareproblems  
with the print head. Press the PAUSE key to start.  
HEAD CHECK  
The printer starts checking the print heads. It takes about 25  
seconds to complete the print head check.  
CHECKING  
If there is no problem with the print heads, the print head check is  
complete.  
Press the PAUSE key to return to “<1> DIAG.”.  
NORMAL END  
If there is a problem with the print heads, the message indicates  
which print head has the problem.  
HEAD ERROR  
1
This example indicates that there are problems with Head 1.  
The Parameter Setting menu contains the following:  
• Adjustments for a print start position.  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting  
• Adjustments for a cut position.  
• Adjustments for a distance of back feed.  
• Adjustments for a print stop position.  
• Adjustments for an X-coordinate.  
• Adjustments for a print density (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).  
• Modifies the alignment in X direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).  
• Modifies the alignment in Y direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).  
• Initiates printouts of X/Y direction fine adjustment  
(Caliper-shaped pattern).  
Notes:  
• When pressing the FEED and  
RESTART keys at the same time  
in the parameter setting, the  
message returns to “<2>  
PARAMETER SET”.  
• If holding the FEED or  
RESTART key for 0.5 seconds  
or longer in the parameter setting,  
the key is entered continuously.  
• A changed parameter becomes  
enabled by pressing the PAUSE  
key and is stored in memory until  
the printer is turned off.  
• Selection of the character code, “0” font and Control code.  
• Adjustments for a pulse motor speed.  
• Selection of the print head to be used (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).  
• Selection of the ribbon type (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).  
• Selection of the Euro code.  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
Note:  
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,  
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message  
appears. Press the FEED key.  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
<2>PARAMETER SET  
The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu.  
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Making Positional Adjustments  
POSITION  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
When “<2> PARAMETER SET” appears, press the PAUSE key.  
Print Start Position (-30.0mm to +10.0mm)  
FEED ADJ.+10.0mm  
+0.0mm  
Press the PAUSE key. Adjust the print start position.  
One Label  
Print Start Position  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
+3.0mm  
One Label  
Print Start Position  
-3.0mm  
One Label  
Print Start Position  
Media Feed Direction  
Cut Position (-20.0mm to +20.0m)  
CUT ADJ. +11.0mm  
+0.0mm  
Adjust the cut position.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
Cut Position  
+3.0mm  
Cut Position  
-3.0mm  
Cut Position  
Media Feed Direction  
Note:  
See A5.7.3 for an example of the  
cutting operation.  
Back Feed Distance (-9.9mm to +9.9mm)  
BACK ADJ. +1.5mm  
+0.0mm  
Adjust the distance of back feed.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
Print Start Position  
(Home Position after Feed)  
-3.0mm  
Print Start Position  
(Home Position after Back Feed)  
+3.0mm  
Print Start Position  
(Home Position after Back Feed)  
Media Feed Direction  
Print Stop Position (-30.0mm to +300.00mm)  
STOP ADJ+288.0mm  
Adjust the print stop position.  
+0.0mm  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
Print Stop Position  
(When printing completes)  
+3.0mm  
Print Stop Position  
(When printing completes)  
-3.0mm  
Print Stop Position  
(When printing completes)  
Media Feed Direction  
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A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
X ADJUST +50.0mm  
Adjust the X-coordinate.  
After entering the value, press the PAUSE key. The message  
returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
X-Coordinate (-99.5mm to +99.5mm)  
X Y Z  
-
+
Adjusting Print Density (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
Note:  
See A5.7.5 for more detail.  
POSITION  
Notes:  
Press the PAUSE key. “POSITION” appears. Press the FEED  
key.  
• Use the FEED key for lighter  
density, or the RESTART key for  
darker density.  
• The acceptable print density values  
are -50 to +50.  
PRINT DENSITY  
• The print density value is +0 at  
shipment from the factory.  
Print density adjustments are ready to be set. Press the PAUSE key.  
HEAD1  
+3  
Adjust the print density of the color for Head 1.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
HEAD2  
+3  
Adjust the print density of the color for Head 2.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
When the values for both colors are entered, press the PAUSE  
key. The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
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System Mode  
Specifying the Print Condition for the Print Head Adjustment  
The print condition for the X/Y Direction Alignment Test should be  
specified before printing.  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
Note:  
PRINT DENSITY  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
Press the PAUSE key. “PRINT DENSITY” appears. Press the  
FEED key again.  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key.  
PRINT CONDITION  
Print conditions are ready to be set. Press the PAUSE key.  
ISSUE COUNT  
5
The number of copies for the X/Y Direction Alignment Test can  
be selected, with a maximum of ten.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
PRINT SPEED 6"/S  
Select the print speed options for printing out the X/Y Direction  
Alignment Test: 6 inches/second or 4 inches/second.  
After selecting the speed, press the PAUSE key.  
SENSOR  
TRANS  
Select the media sensor to be used for printing out the X/Y  
Direction Alignment Test: “TRANS” (Transmissive Sensor),  
“REFLECT.” (Reflective Sensor) or NONE.  
After selecting the media sensor, press the PAUSE key.  
BACK FEED  
YES  
Specify whether a back feed will be performed when printing the  
X/Y Direction Alignment Test. Select “YES” for back feeding.  
After selecting the back feed option, press the PAUSE key.  
The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
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Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment (Caliper-shaped Pattern)  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press  
the PAUSE key again.  
X/Y Direction Alignment Tests  
X Direction  
ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key. The printer starts printing the X/Y  
Direction Alignment Tests using the print conditions specified  
above.  
When printing completes, the message returns to “<2>  
PARAMETER SET”.  
Based on the printed patterns, make the X/Y direction alignment for  
both colors.  
Y Direction  
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Adjusting the Alignment in the X Direction (HEAD 2)  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press  
the PAUSE key again.  
Notes:  
X DIRECTION  
• Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
• Use the color for Head 1 as the  
reference color.  
The X direction alignment is ready for adjustment. Press the  
PAUSE key.  
HEAD1  
F_00  
Press the PAUSE key twice.  
HEAD2  
F_00  
Align the color for Head 2 in the X direction. Select one of the  
following letters for the best alignment: E, F, G or H.  
When selecting the letter, press the PAUSE key.  
Note:  
When G or H is selected, the acceptable  
values are 01 to 29.  
HEAD2  
F00_  
Next enter the value within a range of 00 to 31 for the best  
alignment.  
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.  
When the alignments are complete, the message returns to “<2>  
PARAMETER SET”.  
Adjusting the Alignment in the Y Direction (HEAD 2)  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press  
Notes:  
the PAUSE key again.  
• Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
• Use the color for Head 1 as the  
reference color.  
Y DIRECTION  
The Y direction alignment is ready for adjustment. Press the  
PAUSE key.  
HEAD1  
B_00  
Press the PAUSE key twice  
HEAD2  
B_05  
To align magenta in the Y direction. Select one of the following  
letters for the best alignment: A, B, C or D.  
After selecting the letter, press the PAUSE key.  
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System Mode  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
HEAD2  
Next enter the value within a range of 00 to 31 for the best  
alignment.  
Note:  
When entering the value, press the PAUSE key.  
When the alignments are complete, the message returns to “<2>  
PARAMETER SET”.  
When C or D is selected, the acceptable  
values are 01 to 29.  
Now verify that the X/Y direction alignment is correct.  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key twice.  
CHECK  
Press the PAUSE key. The printer prints the X/Y Direction  
Alignment Test.  
After printing completes, the message returns to “<2>  
PARAMETER SET”.  
Selecting the Printer Parameters  
HEAD ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key.  
After “HEAD ADJUST” appears, press the FEED key.  
PRINTER PARA  
The printer parameters are ready to be selected. Press the PAUSE  
key.  
Specifying the Character Code  
Note:  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
FONT CODE PC-850  
Select the character codes: PC-850 or PC-8.  
After selecting the code, press the PAUSE key.  
Specifying Zero Font  
ZERO FONT  
0
Select whether a 0 (zero) with a slash or no slash will be used.  
After selecting the zero font, press the PAUSE key.  
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Specifying the Control Code Selection Method  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
CODE AUTO  
Select the Control Code methods: “AUTO” (automatic selection),  
or “ESC, LF, NUL” or “{, ,}” or (manual selections).  
After selecting the method, press the PAUSE key.  
Note:  
PULSE MOTOR AUTO  
See A5.7.4 for further information  
about the pulse motor speed.  
Select one of the following pulse motor speeds: AUTO or 104.  
If selecting “AUTO”, the pulse motor cycle varies depending on  
the operating temperature. If “104” is selected, the pulse motor  
cycle is fixed at 104%.  
After selecting the pulse motor speed, press the PAUSE key.  
Specifying the Euro Code  
EURO CODE  
B0  
Select one of the following Euro codes: FFH, FEH to B0H, B0H  
to 21H or 20H.  
After selecting the Euro code, press the PAUSE key.  
The message returns to “PRINTER PARA”.  
Adjusting the Pulse Motor Speed  
PRINTER PARA  
After “PRINTER PARA” appears, press the FEED key.  
PM ADJUST  
To make a fine adjustment of the pulse motor speed, press the  
PAUSE key.  
Note:  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value.  
PM ADJ.  
+0  
The acceptable values are -60 to +60. As the value becomes lower,  
the motor speed becomes faster.  
After adjusting the pulse motor speed, press the PAUSE key.  
The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
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Specifying the Print Head to be Used  
A5.4 Parameter  
Setting (Cont.)  
PM ADJUST  
Press the PAUSE key.  
After “PM ADJUST” appears, press the FEED key.  
HEAD SELECT  
To select which print heads will be used, press the PAUSE key.  
Note:  
HEAD1  
ON  
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to enter a desired option.  
Select “ON” to use Head 1. Otherwise “OFF” will disable the  
head.  
After making a selection, press the PAUSE key.  
HEAD2  
ON  
Make a selection for Head 2 in the same manner.  
After making the selection, press the PAUSE key, and the message  
returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
Specifying the Ribbon Type to be Used  
HEAD SELECT  
Note:  
The ribbon type can also be changed  
in the printer properties on the  
computer. See Section 3.8.2.  
Press the PAUSE key.  
After “HEAD SELECT” appears, press the FEED key.  
RIBBON  
The ribbon type for each color can be selected. Press the PAUSE  
key.  
HEAD1  
F1  
Select which ribbon will be used for Head 1: F1 (Hot Release  
Ribbons) or P1S (Cold Release Ribbons).  
After selecting the ribbon type, press the PAUSE key.  
HEAD2  
F1  
Select the ribbon type for Head 2 in the same manner.  
After selecting the ribbon type for both colors, press the PAUSE  
key. The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.  
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The Test Print menu contains the following:  
A5.5 Test Print  
Notes:  
• Prints the parameter settings and slant line.  
• Prints the color band patterns.  
• When pressing the FEED and  
RESTART keys at the same time  
in the Test Print menu, the message  
returns to “<3> TEST PRINT”.  
• If holding the FEED or  
RESTART key for 0.5 seconds or  
longer in the Test Print menu, the  
key is entered continuously.  
• Prints the characters and bar codes.  
• Performs the automatic print out for the assembly process.  
(Transmissive/Reflective Sensor)  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,  
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message  
appears. Then press the FEED key twice.  
• The fine adjustment parameters are  
effective for the test print.  
• If any error occurs, an error  
message appears, and the printer  
stops printing. After clearing the  
error, press the PAUSE key to  
return to the System Mode menu.  
The printer does not restart  
printing automatically.  
<3>TEST PRINT  
The Test Print is ready to be performed. Press the PAUSE key.  
• A changed parameter becomes  
enabled by pressing the PAUSE  
key and is stored in memory until  
the printer is turned off.  
Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print  
The print condition for theTest Print should be specified before printing.  
PRINT CONDITION  
Press the PAUSE key. “ISSUE COUNT” appears. Press the  
PAUSE key again.  
Note:  
ISSUE COUNT  
1
Use the FEED or RESTART key  
to select a desired value or option.  
The number of copies can be selected, with a maximum of 5000  
After entering the value, press the PAUSE key.  
PRINT SPEED 6"/S  
Select the print speed options for the test print: 6 inches/second or  
4 inches/second.  
After selecting the print speed, press the PAUSE key.  
Note:  
SENSOR  
TRANS  
When the Transmissive Sensor is  
selected, the gap between labels  
should be 2 mm.  
Select the media sensor to be used for the test print: “TRANS”  
(Transmissive Sensor), “REFLECT.” (Reflective Sensor) or  
NONE.  
After selecting the media sensor, press the PAUSE key.  
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A5.5 Test Print (Cont.)  
TYPE[S] NO CUT  
Select the issue mode for the print test: “[S] NO CUT” (Batch  
mode without cutting) or “[C] WITH CUT” (Cut Mode).  
After selecting the issue mode, press the PAUSE key.  
BACK FEED YES  
Specify whether a back feed will be performed when printing the  
test print. Select “YES” for back feeding.  
After selecting the back feed option, press the PAUSE key.  
QUALITY HIGH  
Select the print quality for the test print: “HIGH” (ribbon saving  
disabled) or “NORMAL” (ribbon saving enabled).  
If “HIGH” is chosen, print quality is higher.  
After selecting the print quality, press the PAUSE key.  
Note:  
LABEL LEN 102mm  
The label length (pitch) will be  
1300mm if a SIMM is added to the  
printer  
Select a label size for the test print. The acceptable values are  
10mm to 1050mm.  
After selecting the label size, press the PAUSE key.  
PAPER FEED  
To feed the media before the test print, press the PAUSE key.  
If media feed is not necessary, select “PAPER NO FEED” using  
either FEED or RESTART key.  
The message returns to “<3> TEST PRINT”.  
Printing out the Slant Line Pattern  
<3>TEST PRINT  
After “<3> TEST PRINT” is shown, press the PAUSE key.  
PRINT CONDITION  
Press the FEED key again.  
SLANT LINE(1)  
Test Print: Slant Line Pattern  
Press the PAUSE key to start printing the slant line pattern for  
Head 1.  
After the printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST  
PRINT”.  
Press the PAUSE key. “SLANT LINE 1” appears again. Press  
the FEED key.  
Note:  
See A5.7.6 for further information.  
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A5.5 Test Print (Cont.)  
SLANT LINE(2)  
The slant line pattern is ready to be printed. The slant line patterns  
for Head 2 can be printed in the same manner.  
Note:  
Press the FEED key to skip the slant  
line pattern print for any color not  
required.  
Test Print: Color Band Pattern  
Printing out the Color Band Pattern  
COLOR  
Press the PAUSE key to begin printing the color band pattern.  
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST  
PRINT”.  
Press the PAUSE key. “COLOR” appears again. Press the  
FEED key.  
Test Print: Character Pattern  
Printing out the Characters  
CHARACTERS  
Press the PAUSE key to print the character pattern.  
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST  
PRINT”.  
Press the PAUSE key. “CHARACTERS” appears again. Press  
the FEED key.  
Test Print: Bar Code Pattern  
Printing out the Bar Codes  
BARCODE  
Press the PAUSE key to print the bar code pattern.  
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST  
PRINT”.  
Press the PAUSE key. “BARCODE” appears again. Press the  
FEED key.  
Performing the Automatic Printout for the Assembly  
Process  
Note:  
AUTO PRINT(TRA.)  
Press the FEED key to display  
“AUTO PRINT (REF.)” when the  
Reflective Sensor needs to be used.  
Press the PAUSE key. The printer starts the test prints in the  
order of the slant line (both colors), color band, characters and bar  
codes patterns. The PAUSE key must be pressed after each test  
print pattern is printed out.  
Press the FEED and RESTART keys at the same time to exit  
the automatic printout mode at any time.  
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The RAM Clear menu contains the following:  
• Maintenance Counter clear.  
• Parameter clear.  
A5.6 RAM Clear  
Notes:  
• When pressing the FEED and  
RESTART keys at the same time  
in RAM Clear or “NO RAM  
CLEAR”, the message returns to  
“<4> RAM CLEAR”.  
• Print Step clear.  
<1>DIAG. V1.0  
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,  
turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message  
appears. Then press the FEED key three times.  
• AfterRAMclear, thefollowing items  
are still stored: X/Y direction fine  
adjustment value, total label  
distance covered, sensor adjustment  
value and data in the flash memory.  
<4>RAM CLEAR  
RAM clear functions are ready to be performed. Press the PAUSE key.  
NO RAM CLEAR  
Press the PAUSE key not to perform a RAM clear.  
The message returns to “<4> RAM CLEAR”.  
Press the PAUSE key. “NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press  
the FEED key.  
Clearing the Maintenance Counter  
Note:  
MAINTE CNT CLEAR  
See A5.7.7 for further information  
about the initial values after clearing  
the Maintenance Counter.  
The Maintenance Counter can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.  
COMPLETE  
The Maintenance Counter is cleared.  
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.  
Clearing the Parameter  
Note:  
NO RAM CLEAR  
See A5.7.8 for further information  
about the initial values after clearing  
the parameters.  
When “<4> RAM CLEAR” is shown, press the PAUSE key.  
“NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press the FEED key twice.  
PARAMETER CLEAR  
The parameters can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.  
COMPLETE  
The parameters are cleared.  
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.  
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Clearing the Print Distance  
NO RAM CLEAR  
A5.6 RAM Clear  
(Cont.)  
Notes:  
When “<4> RAM CLEAR” is shown, press the PAUSE key.  
“NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press the FEED key three  
times.  
• See A5.7.9 for further information  
about the initial values after  
clearing the print distance.  
• To clear the print distance for  
either Head 1 or 2, press the  
FEED key to select the Head.  
Select “NONE” not to clear the  
print distance for both colors.  
PRINT STEP CLEAR  
The print distance can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.  
ALL COLOR  
The print distance for all colors can be cleared by pressing the  
PAUSE key.  
When the print distance for all colors is cleared successfully,  
“COMPLETE” appears.  
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.  
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A5.7 Additional Information  
A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions  
1
2
3
Memory Check  
• Boot area (version, part number, checksum)  
(Flash memory)  
• Program area (version, part number, checksum) (Flash memory)  
• Alphanumeric font ROM checksum  
• Kanji ROM checksum  
• EEPROM check  
• SIMM check  
• Memory (SIMM) capacity  
Sensor Check  
• Open-air temperature sensor  
• Power supply unit temperature sensor  
• Thermal head temperature sensor (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Thermal head resistance rank  
• Cutter home position sensor  
• Outlet sensor  
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Label end sensor  
Switch Check  
• DIP SWs 1 and 2  
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Appendix 5  
System Mode  
A5.7.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions  
1
Maintenance Counter  
• Total label distance covered (cannot be cleared)  
• Label distance covered  
• Print distance (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Cut count  
• Head-up/down count (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• RS-232C hardware error count  
• Momentary power interruption count  
2
Parameters  
• Print start position fine adjustment value  
• Cut position fine adjustment value  
• Back feed fine adjustment value  
• Stop position fine adjustment value  
• X direction fine adjustment value (for adjustment before shipment from the factory)  
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Y direction fine adjustment value (for adjustment before shipment from the factory)  
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• Print density fine adjustment value (Thermal transfer)  
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)  
• X-coordinate fine adjustment value  
• Character code type  
• Font “0”  
• Control code type  
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Appendix 5  
System Mode  
A5.7.3 Cut Operation Example  
1 In an idle state.  
A
B
2 Completes printing Label (A), and starts printing Label (B).  
A
B
B
3 Printing Label (B).  
A
B
B
4 Completes printing Label (B).  
5 Cuts the Label (A).  
A
A
B
A
6 Feeds Label (B) to the Cut Position, and cut it off.  
B
A
7 Feeds the label to the Home Position.  
A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed  
• Usually “AUTO” should be selected. Depending on print patterns, the colors may not be aligned, and the  
pulse motor speed fine adjustment should be made.  
• The pulse motor speed adjustment allows more precise color registration. However, if the pulse motor  
speed needs changing, please contact an authorized service representative.  
A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment  
The X-coordinate fine adjustment is made to adjust the X-coordinate of the drawing horizontally. The X-  
coordinate fine adjustment should be made in the effective print range. (If a field reaches the coordinate less  
than “0” after the fine adjustment is made in the negative direction, it is adjusted in the negative direction.)  
A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern  
• 1-Dot Slant Line (Black Area Ratio: 16.7%)  
• 3-Dot Slant Line (Black Area Ratio: 16.7%)  
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Appendix 5  
System Mode  
A5.7.7 Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR)  
Item  
Label distance covered  
Initial Value  
0 km  
Print distance (HEAD 1)  
0 km  
Print distance (HEAD 2)  
0 km  
Cut count  
0
Head up/down count (HEAD 1)  
Head up/down count (HEAD 2)  
Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 1)  
Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 2)  
RS-232C hardware error count  
Momentary power interruption count  
0
0
0 hour  
0 hour  
0
0
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System Mode  
A5.7.8 Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)  
Item  
Print start position fine adjustment  
Cut position fine adjustment  
Back feed fine adjustment  
Stop position fine adjustment  
X direction fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
X direction fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
Y direction fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
Y direction fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
Ribbon rewind motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
Ribbon rewind motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
Ribbon back tension motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
Ribbon back tension motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
Print start position fine adjustment  
Initial Value  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0.00 mm  
0.00 mm  
0.00 mm  
0.00 mm  
0 step  
0 step  
0 step  
0 step  
0 step  
0 step  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0.0 mm  
0 step  
0 step  
0.0 mm  
PC-850  
Cut position fine adjustment  
Back feed fine adjustment  
Stop position fine adjustment  
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 1)  
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 2)  
X-coordinate fine adjustment  
Character code selection  
Font “0” selection  
Control code type  
Label pitch  
“0” without slash mark  
AUTO  
102.0 mm  
Sensor type  
Transmissive sensor  
6 inches/sec  
Without cutting  
With  
Feed/Print speed  
With/Without cutting  
Status response  
With/Without ribbon saving  
Printing top/bottom first  
With/Without back feed  
Ribbon type  
Head use selection  
Pulse motor speed  
Without  
Printing bottom first  
Without  
F1 (Hot Release Ribbons  
Both heads used  
AUTO  
)
(Fine A/D value: 0)  
B0H  
Euro code  
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System Mode  
A5.7.9 Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)  
Item  
Initial Value  
0.0 km  
Print distance (HEAD 1)  
Print distance (HEAD 2)  
0.0 km  
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Appendix A6  
Interface  
Appendix 6 Interface  
This printer has the following requirements:  
• The computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port.  
• To communicate with the computer, either an RS-232C cable, Centronics cable or Expansion I/O Cable  
is required. (For pin description of the RS-232C, refer to the table below.)  
(1) RS-232C cable  
(2) Centronics cable  
25 pins  
36 pins  
(3) Expansion I/O cable 24 pins  
• To set up the initial printer configuration, use either the keyboard on the printer or the DIP switch.  
• To print a format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.  
DB-9S  
Connector to PC  
DB-25P  
Connector to Printer  
Signal  
N.C.  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
N.C.  
Shield  
PIN No.  
PIN No.  
Signal  
Shield  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20  
Housing  
Housing  
Shield  
DB-25S  
Connector to PC  
DB-25P  
Connector to Printer  
PIN No.  
Signal  
PIN No.  
Signal  
Shield  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20  
Shield  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
DTR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20  
Notes:  
Use an RS-232C cable with inch type securing screws on the connector.  
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PRINTED IN JAPAN  
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