Toshiba Bsa4tp User Manual

							
2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 
2.10 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
 
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2.10  Position and Print  Tone Fine 
Adjustment (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
When the ribbon is slack or wrinkled a nd printing is affected, fine adjust 
the ribbon motor torque by using the following procedure. 
 
 
Take-up Motor (RBN ADJ ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a fine adjustment valu e or to skip this menu, press the 
[PAUSE]  key. 
 
 
 
 
Feed Motor (RBN ADJ ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After selecting a fine adjustment valu e or to skip this menu, press the 
[PAUSE]  key. 
 
 
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment 
[RESTART]
[FEED]
RBN ADJ +0 
RBN ADJ -1 
RBN ADJ -2 
RBN ADJ -14 
RBN ADJ -15 
Motor Torque
High 
Low 
ADJUST SET 
RBN ADJ -10 
RBN ADJ +0 
RBN ADJ -1 
RBN ADJ -2 
RBN ADJ -14 
RBN ADJ -15 
Motor Torque
High 
Low 
[RESTART]
[FEED]
ADJUST SET 
RBN ADJ -5 
NOTES: 
Choose a desired value by using the
[RESTART] or [FEED] key.  
Pressing the [FEED]  key one time 
causes a –1 step change, up to  
–15 steps. 
Pressing the [RESTART]  key one 
time causes a +1 step change, up to
+0 steps
.  
						

							
2.PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.11 Threshold Setting
 
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2.11 Threshold Setting 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  To maintain a constant print position 
the printer uses the media sensor to 
detect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between 
a print area and a gap or black mark.  When the media is pre-printed, the 
darker (or more dense) inks can inte rfere with this process causing paper 
jam errors. 
To get around this problem, first, try an automatic threshold setting.   
If the problem still occurs, then, th e threshold voltage needs to be 
manually set.  
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn the power ON.  The printer is in online mode. 
 
2.   Load a pre-printed media roll. 
  When using a label stock, move the Feed Gap Sensor so that it is in  line with the centre of the label.   
  When using a tag stock, move the Black Mark Sensor so that it is in  line with the centre of a black mark. 
 
3.  Press the  [PAUSE] key. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.   The printer enters the pause mode. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.   Press and hold the  [PAUSE] key in the pause state until the following 
screen appears. 
 
 
 
 
 
6 .  The sensor type is displayed. 
 
Automatic threshold setting procedure  
 
ONLINE 
B-SA4T      V1.0 
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PAUSE 
B-SA4T      V1.0 
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TRANSMISSIVE 
B-SA4T      V1.0 
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2.PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.11 Threshold Setting
 
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  7.
  Select the sensor to be adjusted by using the  [FEED] key. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.   Press and hold the  [PAUSE] key until more than 1.5 labels (tags) 
have been issued.   
  The media will continue to be fed until the  [PAUSE] key is released.  
(An automatic threshold setting for the selected sensor is completed 
by this operation.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.  Press the  [RESTART]  key. 
 
 
 
 
 
10.   The printer returns to online mode. 
  Send an issue command from the host computer to the printer.  
 
 
 
NOTES: 
1.  Failure to feed more than 1.5 labels may result in an incorrect  threshold setting. 
2.  While the Top Cover is raised, the  [PAUSE]  key does not work. 
REFLECTIVE  
B-SA4T      V1.0A TRANSMISSIVE  
B-SA4T      V1.0A 
Black mark sensor  Feed gap sensor 
NOTE: 
A paper end error cannot be detected during paper feed. 
[FEED]
R 
PAUSE 
B-SA4T      V1.0 
  
 
ONLINE 
B-SA4T      V1.0 
   
						

							
2.PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.11 Threshold Setting
 
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
If a paper jam error still occurs even 
after an automatic threshold setting 
has been performed, manually set the threshold voltage.   
 
To make a threshold value manually set in this section effective, select 
the Transmissive Sensor (when us ing manual threshold value) or 
Reflective Sensor (when using manual  threshold value) within software 
commands or the printer driver.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  While holding down the  [FEED] and  [PAUSE]  keys, turn on the 
printer. 
 
 
 
 
 
2.   When “DIAG.” appears on the LCD Message Display, release the 
[FEED]  and  [PAUSE]  keys. 
 
  Now, the printer is in the System  Mode for system administrators. 
 
 
 
 
3.  Press the  [FEED] or [RESTART]  key until “SENSOR ADJ.” 
appears on the LCD Message Display.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.  Press the  [PAUSE] key to enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode. 
 
 
 
 
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R 
DIAG. 
 
F  
 
SENSOR ADJ. 
 
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Manual threshold setting procedure 
						

							
2.PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.11 Threshold Setting
 
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
   
The Sensor Adjustment Mode contains sub menus for displaying the 
current status of each sensor and for storing “media level” voltage and 
“no media level” voltage.  Each time the 
[PAUSE] key is pressed, the 
sub menus are displayed sequentially.  
 
 
 
Sensor Status Display: 
Temperatures being detected by the Print Head Thermistor and the 
Ambient Thermistor are displayed. 
Black Mark Sensor Status Display: 
Voltage being detected by the Black Mark Sensor is displayed.  
 
Black Mark Sensor Adjustment: 
Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored. 
 
Feed Gap Sensor Status Display: 
Voltage being detected by the Feed Gap Sensor is displayed.  
 
Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment: 
Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored. 
 
Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Status Display (No media): 
“No media level” voltage detected by the Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap 
Sensor is displayed.  
Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (No media): 
“No media level” voltage is stored.  
 
 
 
„   When using the Black Mark Sensor 
(1) While “SENSOR ADJ.” is displayed, press the  [PAUSE] key 
until the message appears.  
  The displayed value is a real-time voltage being detected by the Black  Mark Sensor. 
 
 
 
(2) Measure a voltage at a blank part of media and a black mark,  respectively.  At this time, write down the midpoint between both 
voltages. (This value is used later for a threshold setting.) 
 (Example)  Print area = 4.8V, Black mark = 2.4V    Midpoint = 3.6V 
 
 
[PAUSE] 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[H]28 °C  [A]28 °C 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[REFLECT] 3.5V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[REFLECT] 4.8V* 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[TRANS.] 2.4V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[TRANS.] 4.1V* 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PE]R0.1VT4.8V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PE]R0.1VT4.8V* 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PAUSE] 
[FEED]  and [RESTART]
[PAUSE] 
[FEED]  and [RESTART]
[PAUSE] 
[PAUSE] 
[FEED]  and [RESTART]
SENSOR ADJ. 
[REFLECT] 3.5V 
NOTES: 
1.  When measuring a voltage of a blank area, be careful not to align a pre-print with the sensor by mistake. 
2.  Confirm that there is at least 0.7V difference between the two values. If the difference in voltage is less than 0.7V, a print start position
cannot be detected.  In that case, please consider changing the media
type.  
3.  Make sure that the Top Cover is closed when measuring the voltages.
Voltage at a black mark 
Voltage at a print area 
Midpoint (Threshold voltage)  
						

							
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
(3) Press and hold the  [RESTART] or [FEED]  key for about 3 seconds 
aligning a blank part of print area with the Black Mark Sensor. 
 
 
 
(4) When storing a “media level” volta ge is completed, an asterisk “*”is 
displayed on the right side of a voltage.  Press the  [PAUSE] key. 
 
(5) A real-time voltage being detected by the Feed Gap Sensor is  displayed.  
 
 
 
„   When using the Feed Gap Sensor 
(1)Measure a voltage at a blank part of label and a label gap, respectively.   At this time, write down the midpoint of both voltages. (This value is 
used later for a threshold setting.) 
 (Example)  Print area = 2.4V, Gap = 4.0V    Midpoint = 3.2V 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) Press and hold the  [RESTART] or [FEED]  key for about 3 seconds 
aligning a blank part of print area with the Feed Gap Sensor. 
 
 
 
(4) When storing a “media level” volta ge is completed, an asterisk “*”is 
displayed on the right side of a voltage.  Press the  [PAUSE] key.   
 
(5) The display changes as shown on the left.  
 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[REFLECT] 3.5V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[REFLECT] 4.8V* 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[TRANS.] 2.4V 
NOTES: 
1.  When measuring a voltage at a blank area, be careful not to align a pre-print with the sensor by mistake. 
2.  Confirm that there is at least 0.7V difference between the two values.
If the difference in voltage is less than 0.7V, a print start position
cannot be detected.  In that case, please consider changing the media
type.  
3.  Make sure that the Top Cover is closed when measuring the voltages.
SENSOR ADJ. 
[TRANS.] 2.4V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[TRANS.] 2.4V* 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PE]R0.1V
  T4.8V 
Voltage at a label gap 
Voltage at a print area 
Midpoint (Threshold voltage)  
						

							
2.PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 2.11 Threshold Setting
 
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
„ Storing a “No Media Level” Voltage  
The following is how to set a “No medi a level” voltage that is used to 
detect a paper end.   
If a “NO PAPER” is displayed even if the media has not run out yet, this 
voltage needs to be set again.  
 
(1) Remove any media from the Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor.  
 
 
(2) A real-time voltages being detect ed by the Black Mark Sensor and 
Feed Gap Sensor are displayed. 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) Press and hold the  [RESTART] or [FEED]  key for about 3 seconds. 
 
 
(4) When storing a “no media level” voltage is completed, an asterisk  “*”is displayed on the right si de of a voltage.  Press the [PAUSE] key.   
 
(5) The message returns to “SENSOR ADJ.”.  
 
 
 
 
„  Manual Threshold Setting  
Then, set the calculated threshold voltage in the Parameter Fine 
Adjustment mode. 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) While “SENSOR ADJ.” is displayed, press the  [FEED] or 
[RESTART]  key until “ADJUST SET” is displayed.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2)Press the  [PAUSE] key to enter the Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode. 
 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PE]R0.1V
  T4.8V 
SENSOR ADJ. 
[PE]R0.1VT4.8V*
 
SENSOR ADJ. 
 
Feed Gap Sensor 
Black Mark Sensor 
R 
SENSOR ADJ. 
F  
 
ADJUST SET 
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2.11 Threshold Setting  (Cont.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode 
contains sub menus for adjusting a 
print start position, cut/strip positi on, print tone, etc., and setting a 
threshold.  For details, refer to  Section 2.10 Print Position and Print 
Tone Fine Adjustment .  
Each time the  [PAUSE] key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed 
sequentially.  
 
 
(3) While “ADJUST SET.” is displayed, press the  [PAUSE] key  
  until the target sensor type is displayed.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4) Set a threshold voltage (calculate d in Sensor Adjustment Menu) by 
using the  [FEED] or [RESTART]  key, as shown below.  
 
  Threshold voltage =  Midpoint between voltage at a print area and 
voltage at a gap/black mark 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5) After choosing a threshold voltage, press the  [PAUSE] key.  
 
(6) To check for a proper operation, issu e the pre-printed media in online.  
  If an error still occurs even afte r a manual threshold setting, change 
the threshold voltage a little, and retry. 
 
 
 
NOTE: 
Pressing the  [FEED] key one time 
causes a –0.1V change, up to 0.0V. 
Pressing the  [RESTART]  key one 
time causes a +0.1V change, up to 
+4.0V. 
ADJUST SET 
THRESHOLD1.4V 
ADJUST SET 
THRESHOLD1.0V Black Mark Sensor  
Feed Gap Sensor 
[RESTART] 
[FEED]
THRESHOLD4.0V 
THRESHOLD3.9V 
THRESHOLD3.8V 
THRESHOLD0.1V 
THRESHOLD0.0V 
Black Mark Sensor 
THRESHOLD4.0V 
THRESHOLD3.9V 
THRESHOLD3.8V 
THRESHOLD0.1V 
THRESHOLD0.0V 
Feed Gap Sensor 
[PAUSE] 
						

							
3. ON LINE OPERATION ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 3.1 Operation Panel 
 
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3.  ON LINE OPERATION
 
 
 
 
3.1 Operation Panel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This chapter describes usage of the ke ys on the Operation Panel in On 
Line mode.  
When the printer is in On Line mode and connected to a host computer, 
the normal operation of printing im ages on labels or tags can be 
accomplished.  
 
 
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.  
 
 
 
 
 
The LCD Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters 
and symbols to indicate the printer’s cu rrent status.  Up to 32 characters 
can be displayed on two lines.  
 
There are two LEDs on the Operation Panel.    
LED  Illuminates when…  Flashes when… 
ON LINEThe printer is ready to 
print.  The printer is 
communicating with 
your computer. 
ERROR Any error occurs with 
the printer. 
The ribbon is nearly 
over. (See NOTE 1.) 
 
There are three keys on the operation panel.  
PAUSE Used to stop printing temporarily. 
RESTART Used to restart printing.  
FEED Used to feed media.  
 
NOTES: 
1.  Flashes only when the Ribbon  Near End Detection function is 
selected. 
2. Use the 
[RESTART] key to 
resume printing after a pause, 
or after clearing an error . 
LCD Message 
Display  
ON LINE LED 
(Green)  ERROR LED 
(Red) 
[PAUSE]
 key [FEED] key
[RESTART]  key 
						

							
3. ON LINE OPERATION ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048 3.2 Operation
 
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3.2 Operation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.3 Reset 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 When the printer is turned on, the  “ON LINE ” message appears on the 
LCD Message Display.  It is shown during standby or normal printing.  
 
1.   The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing. 
 
 
 
2.  If any error occurs during printing, an error message appears.  The 
printer stops printing automatically.  (The number on the right side 
shows the remaining number of media to be printed.) 
 
 
 
3.   To clear an error, press the  [RESTART] key.  The printer resumes 
printing.  
 
 
 
4 . If the  [PAUSE]  key is pressed during printing, the printer stops 
printing temporarily.  (The number on the right side shows the 
remaining number of media to be printed.) 
 
 
 
5.  When the  [RESTART]  key is pressed, the printer resumes printing.  
 
 
 
 
 
A reset operation clears the print data sent from the computer to the 
printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition.  
 
1.   The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.  
 
 
 
2.   To stop printing, or clear the data sent from the computer, press the 
[PAUSE]  key.  The printer stops printing.  
 
 
 
3.  Press and hold the  [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer.   
 
 
 
4.  Press the  [PAUSE] key.  The data sent from the computer will be 
cleared, and the printer returns to an idle condition. 
 
 
 
 
 
ON LINE 
B-SA4T     V1.0A 
NO PAPER     125  
B-SA4T     V1.0A 
ON LINE  
B-SA4T     V1.0A 
PAUSE         52  
B-SA4T     V1.0A 
ON LINE  
B-SA4T     V1.0A 
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.  
ON LINE 
B-SA4T      V1.0A 
PAUSE          52 
B-SA4T      V1.0A 
ON LINE 
B-SA4T      V1.0A 
RESET 
NOTE: 
For the meaning of error messages 
and actions to be taken, refer to 
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 
and  APPENDIX 1 .