Toshiba B852 User Manual

							1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
1.5 Appearance
 
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1.5 Appearance 
 
1.5.1 Dimensions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.2 Front View 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.3 Rear View
 
 
 
 
The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the 
following chapters. 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
Depth is 470 mm (18.5 inches) 
when the optional Cutter 
Module is installed on the 
printer.  
Dimensions in inches +(mm)
15.2 (385)7.1 (181) 
16.8 (427) 
10.4 (265) 10.4 (265) 
Supply Holder FrameSupply Holder Unit
Option: 
Expansion I/O 
Interface Connector
Serial Interface  
Connector 
Wireless LAN 
Parallel Interface 
Connector (Centronics) 
USB port
LAN Connector
LCD Message Display 
Operation
Panel
Power SwitchMedia Outlet
Top Cover
Head Pressure
Adjust Lever
Caution
Label  
						

							1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
1.5 Appearance
 
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1.5.4 Operation Panel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5.5 Interior 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Please see Section 3.1 for further information about the Operation Panel.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCD Message
Displa
yON LINE LED 
(Green) 
ERROR LED 
(Red) 
[PAUSE] key
POWER LED
(Green)
[FEED]key
[RESTART] key
Print HeadPrint Head Block
Head Block  
Release Lever  Ribbon Holde
r
Paper Guide
Black Mark/ 
Feed Gap SensorPlaten
Supply Loading Instructions  Supply Path Label 
Caution Label 
						

							1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
1.6 Options
 
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1.6 Options
 
Option Name  Type  Description 
Cutter module  B-7208-QM-R  A stop and cut swing cutter. 
Expansion I/O interface 
board B-SA704-IO-QM-R  Installing this board in the printer allows a connection 
with an external device with the exclusive interface, 
such as the keyboard module.  
Serial Interface board  B-SA704-RS-QM-R  Installing this PC board provides an RS232C interface 
port. 
Wireless LAN board  B-SA704-WLAN-QM-R Installing this PC board allows a communication by 
wireless LAN. 
Real time clock  B-SA704-RTC-QM-R  This module holds the current time: year, month, day, 
hour, minute, second 
 
 
NOTE:  
Available from your nearest TOSHIBA TEC representative or TOSHIBA TEC Head Quarters.  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2. PRINTER SETUP
 
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2. PRINTER SETUP 
This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prio r to its operation.  The section includes precautions, 
loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the ope rating environment of the printer, and performing an 
online print test. 
 
 Reference Procedure Setup Flow 
After referring to the Safety Precautions in this
manual, install the printer on a safe and stable
location. 
Connect a power cord to the power inlet of the 
printer, then, to an AC outlet. 
Load a label stock or tag stock. 
Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or black
mark sensor according to the media to be used. 
In case of thermal transfer printing, load the
ribbon. 
Connect the printer to a host computer or a 
network. 
Set the printer parameters in the system mode. 
Installation 
Connecting the power cord
Loading the media 
Setting the operating  environmen
t 
Media sensor position  ali
gnment 
Loading the ribbon 
Connecting to a host computer 
Make a print test in your operating environment
and check the print result.   Print test 
2.1 Installation 
2.3  Connecting the Power 
Cord 
2.4  Loading the Media 
2.5  Setting Sensor Positions 
2.6  Loading the Ribbon 
2.7  Connecting the Printer to Your Host Computer 
2.9  Setting an Operating 
Environment 
2.11 Print Test 
Automatic threshold setting 
Manual threshold setting 
If necessary, install the printer driver in your host
computer.  
2.10  Installing the Printer 
Drivers 
If the print start position cannot be detected
properly when pre-printed label is used, set the
threshold automatically.  
If the print start position cannot be detected
properly even an automatic threshold setting is
performing, manually set the threshold.  
2.13 Threshold Setting 
2.13 Threshold Setting 
Turn on the printer power. Turning the power ON 2.8  Turning the Printer 
ON/OFF 
Position and Print Tone Fine  ad
justment 
If necessary, fine adjust the print start position,
cut/strip position, print tone, etc.  2.12 Position and Print Tone 
Fine Adjustment 
Assemble the supply holder stand, and attach it to
the rear of the printer. Assembling the supply holder  frame 2.2  Assembling the Supply 
Holder Frame 
Installing the printer driver  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.1 Installation 
 
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2.1 Installation 
 
  To insure the best operating environment, and to assure the safety of the 
operator and the equipment, please observe the following precautions. 
• 
Operate the printer on a stable, leve l, operating surface in a location 
free from excessive humidity, high temperature, dust, vibration or 
direct sunlight. 
•  Keep your work environment static  free.  Static discharge can cause 
damage to delicate internal components. 
•  Make sure that the printer is connected to a clean source of AC 
Power and that no other high voltage devices that may cause line 
noise interference are connected to the same mains. 
•  Assure that the printer is connect ed to the AC mains with a three-
prong power cable that has the proper ground (earth) connection. 
•  Do not operate the printer with the cover open.  Be careful not to 
allow fingers or articles of clothing to get caught into any of the 
moving parts of the printer especially the optional cutter mechanism. 
•  Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power cord 
from the printer whenever working on  the inside of the printer such 
as changing the ribbon or loading the media, or when cleaning the 
printer. 
•  For best results, and longer printer life, use only TOSHIBA TEC 
recommended media and ribbons. 
•  Store the media and ribbons  in accordance with their specifications. 
•  This printer mechanism contains high voltage components; therefore 
you should never remove any of the covers of the machine as you 
may receive an electrical shock.   Additionally, the printer contains 
many delicate components that may be damaged if accessed by 
unauthorised personnel. 
•  Clean the outside of the printer with  a clean dry cloth or a clean cloth 
slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. 
•  Use caution when cleaning the ther mal print head as it may become 
very hot while printing.  Wait until it has had time to cool before 
cleaning.  Use only the TOSHIBA TEC recommended print head 
cleaner to clean the print head. 
•  Do not turn off the printer power or remove the power plug while the 
printer is printing or while the ON LINE lamp is blinking.  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.2 Assembling the Accessories
 
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2.2 Assembling the  Accessories 
 
2.2.1  Assembling the Supply 
Holder Frame 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The following procedure outlines th
e steps required to assemble the 
Supply Holder Frame and attach the frame to the B-852 printer in 
preparation for loading the media. 
 
1.   Assemble the Supply Holder Frame (L) and Supply Holder Frame (R) 
to the Supply Holder Base using th e two M-4X6 Wing Bolts supplied, 
as shown below.   
 
 
 
 
 
2.  Attach the assembled Supply Holder  Frame to the rear of the B-852 
printer by inserting the hooks of the Frame into the two slots in the 
rear of the printer as shown in the figure below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
Make sure that the two small flanges 
at each end of the Supply Holder 
Base fit into the small rectangular 
holes at the bottom of the Supply 
Holder Frames before tightening the 
Wing Bolts. 
NOTE: 
After attaching the supply holder 
frame to the printer, make sure that 
it is assembled firmly. 
Supply Holder Base
Supply Holder Frame (L)
Supply Holder Frame (R)
Wing Bolt 
Hook 
Hook 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33028 2.3 Connecting the Power Cord
 
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2.3 Connecting the  Power Cord
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1.
  Make sure that the printer power switch is in the off position. 
 
 
 
2.   Connect the Power Cord to the pr inter as shown in the figure below. 
 
 
 
3.  Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown 
in the figure below. 
 
 
  
 
  [Example of US Type(QQ model)]  [Example of EU Type(QP model)] 
 
 
CAUTION! 
1.  Make sure that the printer  power switch is turned to the 
off position 
 before 
connecting the power cord to 
prevent possible electric 
shock or damage to the 
printer. 
2.  Use only the power cord 
supplied with the printer.  
Use of any other cord may 
cause electric shock or fire. 
3.  Connect the power cord to a  three-prong outlet only, with 
the third prong being a good 
ground (earth) connection. Power Switch
Power Connector
Power Cord  Power Cord  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.4 Loading the Media
 
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2.4  Loading the Media 
 
 
 
 
2.4.1  Installing the Media  onto the Supply Holder 
Unit 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The following procedure will outline th
e steps required to install the 
media onto the Supply Holder Unit and  adjust its position in the Supply 
Holder Frame at the rear of the B-852 printer.  The procedure will then 
show the steps to properly load the medi a into the printer so that it feeds 
straight and true through the printer. 
 
 
The figure below shows the assemb led Supply Holder Unit and the 
paragraphs that follow show the st ep-by-step procedures to disassemble 
the Supply Holder Unit, install the media onto the Supply Shaft, then 
reassembling the Supply Holder Unit so that the auto centering 
mechanism will automatically center the media on the Supply Shaft. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disassembling the Supply Holder Unit
 
 
1.  Position the Supply Holder Unit as shown in the above diagram so 
that the Non-removable Supply Holder is at the right.   
2.  Rotate the Green Supply Holder Locking Knob in the direction of 
arrow 
c (counterclockwise) to loosen the Removable Supply Holder. 
3 .  Slide the Removable Supply Hold er in the direction of arrow 
d to 
remove it from the Supply Shaft. 
4 . Rotate the green Supply Holder Locking Knob in the direction of 
arrow 
e (counterclockwise) to loosen the Non-removable Supply 
Holder. 
5.   Slide the Non-removable Supply Holder all the way to the end of the 
Supply Shaft until it stops. 
 
Non-removable 
Supply Holder 
Removable  
Supply Holder
 
Green Supply Holder 
Locking Knob
 
NOTES: 
1.  The Non-removable Supply  Holder is the one that slides in 
the wide slot while the Removable
Supply Holder is the one that 
slides in the narrow slot.  
2.  Do not turn the Supply Holder 
Locking Knob anti-clockwise too 
far, or it may come off the Supply 
Holder.  
Wide Slot 
Narrow Slot
Supply Shaft Stopper  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.4 Loading the Media
 
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2.4.1  Installing the Media  onto the Supply Holder 
Unit (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The diagram below, and the steps th
at follow, show the procedures for 
installing the Media onto the Supply Shaft and reassembling the Supply 
Holder Unit.  Be sure to follow the  step-by-step procedure exactly or the 
auto centering mechanism may not work properly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Installing the Media and reassembling the Supply Holder
 
 
1.  Place the media roll onto the Supp ly Shaft with the media feeding 
from the bottom as shown in the diagram above. 
c 
2.   Align the tab of the Removable Supply Holder with the Slot in the 
Supply Shaft, then reinstall the Removable Supply Holder by sliding it 
onto the Supply Shaft as shown in the figure above.   
3.   Holding the reassembled Supply Holder Unit in your right hand, apply 
pressure only to the reinstalled Removable Supply Holder to push it in 
the direction of arrow 
d, causing the auto centering mechanism to 
center the media on the Supply Shaft.   
4.  Tighten the green Supply Holder Locking Knob for the Removable 
Supply Holder by turning it in the direction of arrow 
e. 
5.  Tighten the green Supply Holder Locking Knob for the Non-
removable Supply Holder by turning it in the direction of arrow 
f . 
 
NOTES: 
1.  This Supply Holder accepts four  sizes of media core:  38 mm, 40 
mm, 42 mm and   76.2 mm..  
When using a media roll of 38 
mm, 40  mm, or 42 mm, remove 
the spacers from the Supply 
Holders by pushing both hooks o
f 
the Spacer.  Keep the removed 
Spacers safe. 
 
 
2.  Use only inside wound label 
stock.  Outside wound label stock 
may not feed properly.  Use 
outside wound label stock at your 
own risk. 
3.  Do not over-tighten the green 
Supply Holder Locking Knob. 
If you turn the Removable Supply 
Holder side down after loading 
the media, the media may drop 
by weight.  You might be injured 
by the dropped media.   
WARNING! 
CAUTION! 
When installing the media roll, do 
not push on the Non-removable 
Supply Holder as this will result in 
the media roll not being properly 
centred
. 
Non-removable
Supply Holder 
Removable 
Supply Holder
Green Supply Holder 
Locking Knob
 
Media Roll 
Supply Shaft 
Print Side 
Slot Tab 
Spacer 
Supply Holde
r 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.4 Loading the Media
 
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2.4.2  Installing the Supply  Holder Unit onto the 
Supply Holder Frame 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.4.3  Loading Media into the Printer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1.
  Insert the assembled Supply Holder  Unit into the rear notches of the 
  Supply Holder Frame as shown in the diagram below.   
 
 
 
2.   Now feed the media from the bottom of the media roll into the media 
slot at the rear of the printer as shown. 
 
 
 
The following paragraphs outlines how to properly install the media into 
the printer from the Supply Holder Un it that has been installed in the 
previous steps. 
1.   Raise the Top Cover as shown in the diagram below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAUTION! 
The reassembled Supply Holder 
Unit and media roll may be quite 
heavy, so be careful not to pinch 
your fingers when installing the 
Supply Holder Unit onto the 
Supply Holder Frame. 
Top Cover
NOTE: 
Make sure that the brass bushings of 
the Supply Shaft are seated into the 
notches so that the entire Supply 
Holder Unit rotates smoothly.  
Supply Holder
Frame 
Brass Bushing
Rear Notch 
The Top Cover can be opened 
during the operation for control 
purposes only.  It should be 
closed during normal operation. 
WARNING!