Toshiba B Sa4t G Manual

							
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer 
B-SA4T Series 
Key Operation Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1st Edition:  February 21, 2005 
2nd Edition:  April 20, 2005 
3rd Edition:  March 29, 2006 
4th Edition:  June 30, 2006 
5th Edition:  October 10, 2007 
6th Edition:  February 14, 2008 
7th Edition:  March 30, 2009 
8th Edition:  May 6, 2010 
9th Edition:  May 14, 2013 
10th Edition:    June 20, 2014 
  
						

							 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Page 
1. SCOPE.........................................................................................................................................  1 
2. OUTLINE .....................................................................................................................................  1 
3. OPERATION PANEL ..................................................................................................................  1 
4. KEY OPERATION FLOW............................................................................................................  2 
5. ONLINE MODE............................................................................................................................  3 
5.1 KEY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................  3 
5.2 LED FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................  3 
5.3 LCD FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................  3 
5.4  ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE ..............................................................................  4 
5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING .........................................................................................................  5 
5.5.1  Outline of Threshold Setting ............................................................................................  5 
5.5.2  Threshold Setting Operation Example .............................................................................  5 
5.6 INFORMATION MODE........................................................................................................... 7 
5.6.1  Outline of the Information Mode.......................................................................................  7 
5.6.2  Information Mode Operation Example .............................................................................  8 
5.6.3 Information Mode Print Sample .......................................................................................  9 
5.7 RESET ....................................................................................................................................  10 
5.8 PARAMETER SETTING.........................................................................................................  11 
5.8.1  Parameter Setting Operation Example ............................................................................  11 
5.8.2 Parameter Setting Items .................................................................................................. 16 
5.9 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING................................................................................. 19 
5.9.1  Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ........................................................  19 
5.9.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items ...............................................................................  22 
5.10  DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER ........................................................................................   23 
5.10.1  Operation Example of Receive Buffer Dumping..............................................................  23 
5.11 BASIC EXPANSION MODE ...................................................................................................   23 
5.12 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SETTING.................................................................................  27 
5.12.1  Operation Example of Automatic Calibration Setting......................................................  27 
5.13 LAN ENABLE/DISABLE SETTING ........................................................................................ 30 
5.131  Operation Example of LAN Enable/Disable Setting........................................................  30 
5.14  REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) SETTING.................................................................................... 32 
5.14.1 Operation Example of RTC Setting .................................................................................  32 
5.15 BASIC SETTING ....................................................................................................................  35 
5.15.1 Operation Example of BASIC Setting ..............................................................................  35 
5.16 Z-MODE SETTING .................................................................................................................  38 
5.16.1 Outline of the Z-Mode ....................................................................................................  38 
5.16.2 Operation Example of Z-Mode Setting ............................................................................  38 
5.17  LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS ..........................................................................  40  
						

							
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5.18  LCD MESSAGES IN DIFFERENT LANGUA
GES (UPPER LINE OF LCD) ..........................   43 
6. SYSTEM MODE....................................................................\
............................................. ..........   45 
6.1  OUTLINE OF SYST EM MODE ........................................................................\
......................   45 
6.2 SELF- TEST ...................................................................\
.............................................. ...........   47 
6.2.1 Self-test O peration Example ..................................................................\
..........................   47 
6.2.2 Self-t est Items ........................................................................\
................................. .........   51 
6.2.2.1  Details of Se lf-test Result .....................................................................\
..................   56  
6.3 VARIOUS PARAMET ERS SETTING .......................................................................\
..............   67 
6.3.1  Various Parameters Se tting Operation Example .............................................................   67 
6.3.2  Details of Various  Parameter Setting ........................................................................\
.......   72 
6.4  FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING  ........................................................................\
.........   86 
6.4.1  Fine Adjustment Value Se tting Operation Example ........................................................   86 
6.4.2  Details of Fine Adju stment Value Setting ........................................................................\
   88 
6.5 TEST  PRINT ..................................................................\
.............................................. ...........   96 
6.5.1  Test Print O peration Example ..................................................................\
........................   96 
6.5.2  Details of Te st Print Setting ........................................................................\
................... ..  100 
6.5.3 Test Pr int Samples .......................................................................\
............................... .....  104 
6.6 SENSOR DISPLAY/AD JUSTMENT .......................................................................\
................  109 
6.6.1 Sensor Display/Adjustm ent Operation Example ..............................................................  109 
6.6.2  Details of Sensor Adju stment Value Display ...................................................................  111 
6.7 RAM  CLEAR ..................................................................\
............................................... ..........  112 
6.7.1  RAM Clear Oper ation Example.....................................................................\
...................  112 
6.7.2 Details of  RAM Clear ........................................................................\
............................ ...  114 
6.8 IP ADDR ESS SETTING ........................................................................\
................................ .  118 
6.8.1  IP Address Setting  Operation Example ........................................................................\
...  118 
6.8.2  IP Address Setting  Operation Flow .....................................................................\
.............   125  
6.9 BASIC SE TTING ..................................................................\
........................................... .......  126 
6.9.1  BASIC Setting Oper ation Example ....................................................................\
..............   126 
6.10  ADJUSTMENT MODE FOR FACTORY  ........................................................................\
.........  129 
6.11 RFID  SETTING ................................................................\
............................................. ..........  131 
6.11.1  RFID Setting Operation Example.....................................................................\
................  131  
6.11.2 Details of  RFID Setting ........................................................................\
........................ ....  135 
6.12 Z-MODE  SETTING ................................................................\
........................................... ......  144 
6.12.1  Z-Mode Setting Oper ation Example ....................................................................\
............   144 
7. DOWNLOAD MODE  ........................................................................\
............................................  147 
 
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1. SCOPE 
This specification describes key operations of the B-SA4T Series general-purpose bar code printers 
(hereinafter referred to as “B-SA4T”) using the B-SA4T keys and the LCD display. 
 
2. OUTLINE 
The B-SA4T key operations are performed roughly in two modes: online mode and system mode.    In 
online mode, where the B-SA4T is connected to a host device such as a personal computer, the key 
operations are performed mainly to pause or restart the B-SA4T and to display printer status messages 
and error messages on the LCD.    In system mode, the key operations are performed mainly to conduct 
a self-test and to make various parameter settings.   This specification describes the key operations in 
these two modes and in download mode. 
 
For explanation purposes, this specification uses English key names and LCD messages, although 
other languages are available for key names and LCD messages.     
 
3. OPERATION PANEL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
O N  L I N E
B- S A 4 T-T V1.2A
ON LINE LED (Green)ERROR LED (Red)
LCD (16 digits x 2 lines)
FEED Key 
RESTART key PAUSE key  
						

							 
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4.  KEY OPERATION FLOW   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Online mode 
System mode 
Download mode 
[Power OFF] 
[Transmissive sensor threshold setting mode] 
[Reflective sensor threshold setting mode] 
Turn the power on. 
While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART] 
keys, turn the power on.
 
While holding down the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys, 
turn the power on.
 
[FEED] key 
[RESTART] key
[RESTART] key Hold down the [PAUSE] key for a few seconds. 
Hold down the [RESTART] key 
for a few seconds.  [FEED] key   [PAUSE] key 
[Online] 
[Feeds one label.]
[Pause]
[Self-test] 
[Parameter setting] 
[Fine adjustment value setting] 
[Test print] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[Sensor display/adjustment] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RAM clear] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[IP address setting] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[BASIC setting] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[FEED] key 
[Self-test]
[Fine adjustment value setting] 
[Test print]
[RESTART] key 
[FEED] key 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key 
[FEED] key 
[FOR FACTORY] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
While holding down the [FEED], 
[RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys,   
turn the power on.
 
[Parameter setting] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RFID Setting] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
[Reset] 
[Parameter setting] 
[Fine adjustment value setting]
[Dump mode] 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[BASIC expansion mode] 
[Automatic calibration mode] 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key 
[FEED] key 
[LAN Enable/Disable] 
[RTC setting] 
[RESTART] key 
[FEED] key 
[BASIC setting] 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[Z-MODE] 
[RESTART] key [FEED] key 
[Z-MODE] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
* Supported from C1.9A
* Supported from C1.9A 
[Z-MODE] 
[RESTART] key  [FEED] key 
Hold down the [FEED] key for a few seconds. Information mode 
						

							 
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5. ONLINE MODE 
5.1 KEY FUNCTIONS 
[FEED] key:  (1)  Feeds or ejects one label.    This key is also used to adjust a label to a proper 
position.    When the label is not properly positioned, feed one or two blank 
labels using this key before printing so that the printer can start printing at the 
proper position.   
  (2)  Prints data in the image buffer on one label according to the system mode 
setting. 
  NOTE:  When printing is initiated by the [FEED] key, a Clear command or a 
drawing command should not be sent during printing, otherwise the 
resulting printout will not be satisfactory showing an incorrect layout.   
The same may happen if the [FEED] key is pressed to start printing 
while data is being drawn in the image buffer. 
  (3)  Shifts the printer mode to the Information Mode (by holding down the [FEED] 
key for 3 sec. or more while the printer is in pause state.) 
  *  For handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 22 mm in cut issue 
mode, refer to the section, “6.4 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING”. 
  
[RESTART] key:  (1)  Resumes printing when the printer is in a pause state or an error state. 
  (2)  Restores the same state as when the power is turned off and on again.     
  (3)  Programs various parameters. 
 
[PAUSE] key:  (1)  Stops printing temporarily. 
  (2)  Programs threshold values. 
5.2 LED FUNCTIONS 
[ON LINE] LED:  Indicates that the printer is ready for communication. 
[ERROR] LED:  Indicates that the printer is in an error state. 
5.3 LCD FUNCTIONS 
The LCD displays printer status messages. 
LCD Size:    16 digits × 2 lines  
						

							 
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5.4  ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE 
 
     
Power ON    
              
O N  L I N E       
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A* This message is displayed while the printer is 
idling or printing normally. 
              
             An error occurs. 
N O    P A P E R           1 2 5  
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             * An error message is displayed when an error 
occurs during printing, then the printing stops. 
(The number of remaining labels to be printed is 
displayed at the right of the LCD.) 
              
        
[RESTART]  Load label paper and press the [RESTART] key. 
O N  L I N E       
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A* This message is displayed and the printing 
resumes. 
              
              
        [PAUSE] 
 
Press the [PAUSE] key. 
P A U S E          5 2
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             * When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, 
this message is displayed and the printing stops. 
(The number of remaining labels to be printed is 
displayed at the right of the LCD.) 
              
        
[RESTART]  Press the [RESTART] key. 
O N  L I N E       
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A* This message is displayed and the printing
resumes. 
 
 
NOTE:  [Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed] -   
[Number of labels already printed before an error occurred or the printer stopped temporarily]  
						

							 
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5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING 
5.5.1  Outline of Threshold Setting 
To always start printing at a proper position, the printer automatically corrects a print start 
position using a transmissive or reflective sensor.  However, the printer sometimes fails to 
correct the print start position properly.     
For label papers, a transmissive sensor is used to detect a gap between labels.  When 
preprinted labels are used, transmissivity may vary due to inks used, and the printer may not be 
able to correct the print start position properly.   For tag papers with black marks printed on the 
back side, a reflective sensor is used to detect the black marks.    When reflectivity of the area 
other than the black marks varies, the printer may not be able to correct the print start position 
properly.   
In these cases, the printer can correct the print start position properly by using a transmissive 
sensor threshold value/reflective sensor threshold value manually determined and stored in a 
non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by performing the key operation explained in the subsequent 
section, “Threshold Setting Operation Example” and by setting the type of sensor for Issue and 
Feed commands to “3: Transmissive Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” or “4: 
Reflective Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)”. 
5.5.2  Threshold Setting Operation Example 
 
     
Power ON    
              
O N  L I N E       (1) Idling 
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             (2)  Load a preprinted label paper. 
(No particular positioning is required.) 
 
[PAUSE]  (3)  Press the [PAUSE] key. 
P A U S E           
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A(4)  The printer enters a pause state. 
              
 
[PAUSE] (5)  Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state. 
T R A N S M I S S I V E   
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             (6) 
A sensor, for which a manual threshold value 
is to be determined, is displayed.     
A message to select the transmissive sensor is 
displayed. 
        [FEED] 
 
(7)  Press the [FEED] key. 
R E F L E C T I V E       
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A(8) 
A message to select the reflective sensor is 
displayed. 
        
          
        [FEED]  
(9)  Press the [FEED] key. 
               
						

							 
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T R A N S M I S S I V E   
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A(10) 
A message to select the transmissive sensor is 
displayed. 
              
        
[PAUSE] (11)  Continue holding down the [PAUSE] key. 
T R A N S M I S S I V E   
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             (12) Release the [PAUSE] key when 1.5 or more 
labels are fed to stop printing. (The threshold 
setting for the selected sensor (transmissive 
sensor in this example) is completed. 
              
P A U S E         (13)  The printer enters a pause state. 
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A 
              
        
[RESTART] (14)  Press the [RESTART] key. 
O N  L I N E       (15) Idling 
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A 
              
             Command 
              
O N  L I N E       
B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A(16) The printer starts printing according to a 
command sent from a PC. 
 
 
(1)  When the [PAUSE] key is pressed and released within 3 seconds while the printer is 
paused, no action is taken. 
(2)  To obtain an accurate threshold value, 1.5 or more labels should be fed.    (If less than 1.5 
labels are fed, the threshold value may not be accurate enough to start printing at a proper 
print start position.    If the print start position is not correct, the threshold setting operation 
should be performed again.) 
(3)  When the [PAUSE] key is held down for 3 seconds or more with the head lifted, no action is 
taken. 
(4)  While the printer is feeding labels to determine a threshold value, no errors, including paper 
end error and cutter error, are detected. 
(5)  If the printer still does not start printing at the proper print start position after the threshold 
setting operation is performed, it can be suspected that a sensor adjustment is not proper.   
In this case, readjust the sensor in system mode, then perform the threshold setting 
operation again. 
  When the backing paper of a label paper is too thick, the transmissive sensor should be 
readjusted. 
In addition, make sure that the type of sensor for Issue and Feed commands is set to “3: 
Transmissive sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” or “4: Reflective sensor (when 
using a manual threshold value)”.  
						

							 
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5.6 INFORMATION MODE 
5.6.1  Outline of the Information Mode   
In the information mode, the total feed amount 
(*1) counted during feed and printing operations is 
displayed on the LCD or printed in units of centimeter and inch on request.    The feed amount is 
counted at the end of feed or printing, and saved in the non-volatile memory. 
NOTES: 
1.  The effective range of the feed amount 
(*1)
 is as follows. When the feed amount exceeds the 
maximum, the maximum value will be saved. 
In unit of centimeter: 0 to 320000000 
In unit of inch: 0.0 to 125984251.9 
2.  The information mode is supported from the following firmware version: 
B-SA4T: C2.1 
3.  In the following cases, feed or printing is not counted in this feed amount 
(*1).  
  Reverse feed, Forward feed to the strip position, Pre-strip feed, Auto forward feed, Void 
printing on RFID media, RFID tag position adjustment command (@003 command), Pre-
reverse feed when an expansion I/O device is connected, Printing in offline (Diag. test print, 
maintenance counter print, test print, dump), Printing in the information mode, Manual 
threshold, and Automatic calibration 
3. Since the feed amount 
(*1)
 is counted based on the label pitch specified by the command, a 
large margin of error may be generated if the command-specified label pitch differs from the 
actually-measured label pitch. 
4. Since the counted feed amount is saved in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), replacement 
of the EEPROM is prohibited. (Except for the case the Main PC board is replaced with a 
service part.) 
(*1): Feed amount counted in the information mode