Toshiba B852 User Manual

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.4 Loading the Media
 
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2.4.3  Loading Media into the  Printer (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  2.
  Release the Print Head Block by pressing down on the Head Block 
Release Lever 
c as shown below. 
3.   Raise the Print Head Block to its fully open position as shown by the 
arrow 
d in the above diagram. 
 
 
 
 
4.   Release the locking levers on the two paper guides as shown in the 
figure below. 
5.   Grasp the right hand Paper Guide and move it to the right to open the 
Paper Guides wide enough to accept the media. 
6.   Feed the media between the two guides. 
7.   Feed the paper under the Upper Sensor Ass’y and pull the paper until 
it extends past the Platen.  (until it  extends past the cutter outlet when 
the optional cutter is attached.) 
8.   Grasp the right Paper Guide and move it to the left to close both Paper 
Guides and automatically center the media.   
9.   Press the Paper Guide Locking Leve rs to lock the Paper Guides in 
place. 
 
 
 
CAUTION! 
Be careful not touch the Print 
Head Element when raising the 
Print Head Block.  Failure to do 
this may cause missing dots by 
static electricity or other print 
quality problems.   
1.  The Print Head may become  hot.  Do not touch the Print 
Head. 
2.  Risk of injuries.  Do not touch 
moving parts.  Disconnect the 
mains before maintenance of 
ribbon and media. 
WARNING! Print Head Block
Print Head Element
Head Block 
Release Lever
 
Paper Guide
Platen
Paper Guide 
Locking Lever
Upper Sensor Ass’y
Paper Guide
Lock
Free 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.4 Loading the Media
 
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2.4.3  Loading Media into the  Printer (Cont.)
  10.
  After loading the media, don’t forget to move the Supply Holder 
Unit to the forward notch of the Supply Roll Frame as shown below. 
 
 
 
11.   If you are using labels or thick tag  paper, then it may be necessary to 
increase the head pressure by lowe ring the Head Pressure Adjust 
Lever in the figure below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Head Pressure Adjust Lever 
UP
DOWN
NOTE: Head Pressure Adjust Lever Position 
Lever position Head pressure  Available media 
UP  Low •
Thin tag paper  
• Narrow media 
DOWN  High •
Label  
• Thick tag paper  
• Wide media  
• Full width media 
• When using full width media, be sure to turn the Head Pressure Adjust 
Lever to DOWN, regardless of the thickness.    
• For all kinds of media except the full width media, turn the Head Pressure 
Adjust Lever to UP, if the print quality is to be ensured .  
• If the print tone is light when using thin tag paper, turn the Head Pressure 
Adjust Lever to DOWN.    
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.5 Setting Sensor Positions
 
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2.5 Setting Sensor  Positions 
 
2.5.1  Setting the Feed Gap 
Sensor 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.5.2  Setting the Black Mark  Sensor 
  After loading the media, as outlined 
in the previous paragraphs, it will 
usually be necessary to set the Media Sensors used to detect the print start 
position for label or tag printing.   
1.   With the Print Head Bloc k raised as described in section 2.4.3, pass 
the labels under the Upper Sensor A ss’y as shown in the figure below. 
2.   Rotate the Green Sensor Adjust Gear to move the Sensor Ass’y to the 
left or right to center the arrow ( 
↑ ) over the label. 
3.   With the sensor set to the center of the labels, it will be guaranteed to 
detect the gap between labels even if the labels are round. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.   If the Black Mark is printed on the top of the tag media then simply 
rotate the Green Sensor Adjust Gear to move the Sensor Ass’y so that 
the Black Mark Indicator (   ) is di rectly in line with the Black Mark 
on the top of the paper. 
2.   If the Black Mark is printed on the bottom of the tag media then fold 
the media back to be able to see th e Black Mark and its relationship to 
the Sensor Ass’y as shown in the figure below. 
 
 
 
Upper Sensor Ass’y
Green Sensor  
Adjust Gear 
Upper Sensor Ass’y Green Sensor 
Adjust Gear  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.6 Loading the Ribbon
 
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2.6  Loading the Ribbon 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1.
  Raise the Top Cover and release and raise the Print Head Block as 
described in  section 2.4.3 , steps 1 and  2. 
2.   Hold the Ribbon Supply Roll in your left hand and the Ribbon Take 
up Roll in your right hand. 
3.   Install the Ribbon Supply Roll into the Print Head Block as shown in 
the figure below and described in the following paragraphs. 
4.  Step  1, engage the end of the Ribbon Supply Roll Core to the Ribbon 
Core Guide 
c  and push to compress the Ribbon Spring. 
5.  Step  2, engage the opposite end of the Ribbon Supply Roll Core to the 
Green  Ribbon Winding Core 
d releasing pressure to relax the 
Ribbon Spring. 
6.  Rotate the Green Ribbon Winding Core to lock the Ribbon Supply 
Roll into position. 
e 
 
7.  Repeat steps  4 through  6 with the Ribbon Take up Roll, locking it in 
place also. 
8.   Take up any slack in the ribbon by rotating the green Ribbon Winding 
Core on the take up in the direction of arrow 
c. 
9.  Close the Print Head Block and lock it in place by pressing at 
locations 
d and e in the figure below. 
 
 
NOTE: 
Be sure to remove any slack in
the ribbon.  Printing with a
wrinkled ribbon will lower the
print quality.  
•  The Print Head may 
become hot.  Do not 
touch the Print Head. 
•  The Top Cover can be 
opened during the 
operation for control 
purposes only.  It should 
be closed during normal 
operation.  
•  Risk of injuries.  Do not 
touch moving parts.  
Disconnect the mains 
before maintenance of 
ribbon and media.  
WARNING! 
Ribbon Core Guide
Green Ribbon
Winding Core 
Ribbon Spring
Ribbon Take-up Roll  Ribbon Supply Roll
Green Ribbon 
Winding Core  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
2.7 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer
 
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2.7 Connecting the  Cables to Your 
Printer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The following paragraphs outline how to connect your host computer to 
the printer, and will also show how  to make cable connections to other 
devices.  Depending on the system conf iguration you use to print labels, 
there are 5 possibilities for connecting th e printer to your host computer.  
These are:  •  A parallel cable connection between  the printer’s standard parallel 
connector and your host com puter’s parallel port (LPT). 
•   An Ethernet connection using the standard LAN board.  
•   A USB cable connection between the printer’s standard USB 
connector and your host computer’s USB port. (Conforming to USB 
2.0 Full Speed) 
•   A serial cable connection between the printer’s optional RS-232C 
serial connector and one of your host computer’s COM ports.  
 
•   Wireless LAN using an optional Wireless LAN board.   
 
For details of each interface, refer to  APPENDIX 2. 
After connecting the necessary interface cables, set an operating 
environment of the printer.  Refer to  Section 2.9.1 Parameter Setting.  
The diagram below shows all the po ssible cable connections to the 
current version of the printer. 
 
 
 
Expansion I/O Connector 
Serial I/F Connector 
Wireless LAN 
USB Connecto
r
Parallel Connector
LAN Connector
Expansion I/O and Seri
al I/F (Option) 
Wireless LAN 
(Option)
CAUTION! 
Do not directly connect the LAN 
cable wired outside of a building 
to the LAN port provided on this 
product, as the LAN port on this 
product is intended for indoor 
connection. 
To connect such LAN cable to 
the product, be sure to use any 
communication equipment, like 
a router, a hub, or a modem 
which is located within the same 
building as the product. 
NOTE: 
When using the Parallel interface, 
fix the Parallel Interface Cable to 
the printer back with the supplied 
Cable Clamp and the SMW-3x8 
screw. 
 
 
 
 
Cable
Clamp
Screw
Parallel Interface Cable 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 2.8 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 
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2.8  Turning the Printer  ON/OFF  
 
 
 
2.8.1  Turning ON the Printer  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.8.2  Turning OFF the Printer
 
When the printer is connected to your host computer it is good practice to 
turn the printer ON before turning on your host computer and turn OFF 
your host computer before turning off the printer. 
 
 
1.  To turn ON the printer power, press the power switch as shown in the 
diagram below.  Note that (   )
 is the power ON side of the switch. 
 
 
 
2.  Check that the ON LINE messag e appears in the LCD Message 
Display and that the ON LINE and POWER LED lights are 
illuminated.   
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Before turning off the printer power switch verify that the ON LINE 
message appears in the LCD Message  Display and that the ON LINE 
LED light is on and is not flashing.  
2.  To turn OFF the printer power pres s the power switch as shown in the 
diagram below.  Note that ( {)
 is the power OFF side of the switch.  
 
 
 
 
CAUTION! 
Use the power switch to turn the 
printer On/Off.  Plugging or 
unplugging the power cord to turn 
the printer On/Off may cause fire, 
an electric shock, or damage to 
the printer.  
NOTE: 
If an error message appears in the 
display instead of the ON LINE 
message or the ERROR LED lamp is 
illuminated, go to  Chapter 5
.1, Error 
Messages. 
Power Switch
CAUTION! 
•  Do not turn off the printer power 
while the media is being printed 
as this may cause a paper jam 
or damage to the printer. 
•  Do not turn off the printer power 
while the ON LINE light is 
blinking as this may cause 
damage to your computer. 
Power Switch 
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
2.9 Setting an Operating Environment
 
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2.9  Setting an Operating  Environment 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Depending on the settings of your host computer or an interface to be 
used, it may be necessary to change the printer parameter settings. 
 
Follow the procedures described below 
to change the printer parameter 
settings in the System Mode to correspond to your environment.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How to enter the System Mode
 
1.   Turn on the printer and confirm that “ONLINE” appears on the LCD 
Message Display. 
2.  Press the  [PAUSE] key to pause the printer. 
3.   Hold down the  [RESTART] key for three seconds until “RESET” 
is displayed. 
 
The System Mode consists of the following menus.  
RESET  This menu is used to clear print data sent from a  PC and return the printer to an idle state.  
Refer to Section 3.3 Reset . 
PARAMETER SET
 
  This menu is used to set the printer parameters. 
Refer to 
Section 2.9.1 Parameter Setting . 
ADJUST SET  This menu is used to make a fine adjustment of a  print start position, cut position, etc. 
Refer to Section 2.12  Position and Print Tone 
Fine Adjustment .  
DUMP MODE  This menu is used to  print the data in the receive 
buffer for debug. 
Refer to  Section 2.9.2 Dump Mode Setting .  
EXPAND MODE  This menu is used to start the program for  BASIC mode. 
Refer to Section 2.9.3 BASIC Expansion 
Mode .  
AUTO CALIB  This menu is used to enable or disable the  automatic calibration function.  
Refer to Section 2.9.4 Automatic Caliburation . 
LAN  This menu is used to enable or disable the LAN  communication and SNMP. 
Refer to Section 2.9.5 LAN Setting .  
RTC SET  This menu is used to set the date and time of the  real time clock, enable or disable the low battery 
check, and choose a real time renewal timing.  
Refer to Section 2.9.6 Real Time Clock 
Setting.   
 
 
 
NOTE: 
Incorrect settings can cause the printer to function erroneously.  If you\
  
have any problems with the parameter settings, please contact your nearest 
TOSHIBA TEC service representative.  
For the settings this manual does not cover, please contact your nearest 
TOSHIBA TEC service representative, or refer to the  B-852 Series Key 
Operation Specification . 
NOTES: 
1.  System Mode menus can be selected with the 
[RESTART] or [FEED] key.
2.  To enter each of the above System Mode menus, press the 
[PAUSE]  key 
when the menu is displayed. 
3. If the 
[PAUSE] key is pressed with “RESET” being displayed, the 
printer will turn to an idle state and the message will change to “ON\
LINE”
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
RESET 
PARAMETER SET 
ADJUST SET 
DUMP MODE 
EXPAND MODE 
ON LINE 
PAUSE 
[PAUSE] 
Hold down  [RESTART]  for 3 sec. 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
AUTO CALIB 
LAN 
RTC SET 
LCD Message Display 
FEED key  RESTART key  PAUSE key  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
2.9 Setting an Operating Environment
 
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2.9.1 Parameter Setting 
 
 
 
  While “PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message 
Display, press the 
[PAUSE] key to enter the Parameter Setting Mode.  
The Parameter Setting Mode contains  the following sub menus.  Each 
time the  [PAUSE] key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed 
sequentially. 
 
  (1)  Character code selection 
  (2)  Character zero selection 
  (3)  Baud rate selection 
  (4)  Data length selection 
  (5)  Stop bit length selection 
 (6) Parity selection 
  (7)  Flow control code selection 
  (8)  LCD language selection 
  (9)  Auto forward wait selection 
  (10)  Control code selection 
  (11)  FEED key function selection 
  (12)  KANJI code selection 
  (13)  EURO code selection 
  (14)  Auto print head check selection 
  (15)  Centronics ACK/BUSY timing selection 
  (16)  Web printer function selection 
  (17)  Input prime selection 
  (18)  Expansion I/O interface selection 
  (19)  Plug & Play selection 
  (20)  Label end/ribbon end selection 
  (21)  Maxi code specification selection 
  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
2.9 Setting an Operating Environment
 
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2.9.1 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
(1)  Character Code Selection 
This parameter is to choose a characte r code used for printing.  Printed 
characters differ depending on a cho sen character code and font.  For 
details of characters, refer to the  B-852 Series External Equipment 
Interface Specification  (Printer Command Manual).  
When “PARAMETER SET” appears, press the  [PAUSE] key. 
 
 
 
Use the  [FEED]  or [RESTART]  key to select a desired option. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a character code, press the  [PAUSE] key. 
 
 
(2)  Character Zero Selection 
This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “ Ø”. 
When “PARAMETER SET” appears, press the  [PAUSE] key twice. 
 
 
 
Use the  [FEED]  or [RESTART]  key to select a desired option. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a character zero, press the  [PAUSE] key.  
 
 
NOTE: 
Be careful if the printer is turned off 
without pressing the  [PAUSE] key, 
the selected value does not become 
effective. 
FONT CODE PC-850 
[RESTART]
[FEED]
ZERO FONT      0 
ZERO FONT      0 
ZERO FONT       Ø 
[RESTART]
[FEED] (Without slash)
 
 
(With slash) 
NOTE: 
The following fonts do not support a 
zero with slash.  
Bit Map Font: 
OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC 725 Black, 
Kanji, Chinese 
Outline Font
: 
Price Font 1, Price Font 2, Price 
Font 3, DUTCH 801 Bold, BRUSH 
738 Regular, GOTHIC 725 Black, 
True Type Font 
FONT CODE PC-850 
FONT CODE PC-852 
FONT CODE PC-857 
FONT CODE PC-8 
FONT CODE PC-851 
FONT CODE PC-855 
FONT CODE PC1250 
FONT CODE PC1251 
FONT CODE PC1252 
FONT CODE PC1253 
FONT CODE PC1254 
FONT CODE LATIN9 
FONT CODE Arabic 
FONT CODE PC-866 
FONT CODE UTF-8 
FONT CODE PC1257  
						

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055 
2.9 Setting an Operating Environment
 
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2.9.1 Parameter Setting  (Cont.) 
 
  
Properties screen of Serial (COM) port 
under Windows98 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (3)  Baud Rate Selection 
This parameter is to choose a baud ra
te of the RS-232C interface.  When 
the printer communicates with a host computer by serial interface, be sure 
to match the setting with the host. 
When “PARAMETER SET” appears, press the  [PAUSE] key until 
the following display appears. 
 
 
 
Use the  [FEED]  or [RESTART]  key to select a desired option. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a baud rate, press the  [PAUSE] key.  
 
 
(4)  Data Length Selection 
This parameter is to choose a comm unication data length of the RS-232C 
interface.   
7 bits is used when transmitting alphanu meric data only.  8 bits is used to 
when transmitting special characters.   Be sure to match a setting with a 
host computer.   
When “PARAMETER SET” appears, press the  [PAUSE] key until 
the following display appears. 
 
 
 
Use the  [FEED]  or [RESTART]  key to select a desired option.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a data length, press the  [PAUSE] key. 
 
 
SPEED   9600bps 
[RESTART]
[FEED] 
SPEED  19200 bps 
SPEED   9600 bps 
SPEED   4800 bps 
SPEED   2400 bps 
SPEED  115200 bps 
SPEED  38400 bps 
DATA LENG. 8bits 
DATA LENG. 7bits 
DATA LENG. 8bits 
[RESTART]
[FEED]