Toshiba Bsx4t Manual

							1. OUTLINE EO10-33013A 
1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS
 
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(5) Slit sensor (Transmissive sensor) 
This sensor detects the rotation count of the ribbon shaft and the ribbon motors. The ribbon 
motors torque works to take up slack in the ribbon and is dependent on the detected count.  
The slit sensor is a photo coupler combining an LED and a transistor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
(6) Strip sensor (Transmissive sensor)  
This sensor detects whether or not the label has been taken away from the media outlet and 
controls the label feed.  It is positioned 17.8 mm from the platen.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slit 
Slit Sensor (Rewind) Slit 
Slit Sensor (Feed)  Rewind Slit Gear 
Feed Slit Gear 
Platen
Strip Shaft
Strip Sensor (LED)
Backing Paper
Print Head
Strip Sensor (Tr)17.8 mm
  
						

							1. OUTLINE EO10-33013A 
1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS
 
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(7) Rewind full sensor (Transmissive sensor)  
This sensor detects that the built-in rewinder is full when winding backing paper or printed 
media onto the take-up spool.  It is positioned at 316.4 mm (Tr side) and 272 mm (LED side) 
from the platen.  A rewinder full status is detected when the backing paper blocks the light from 
the LED.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8) Cutter home position switch (micro switch) for Swing Cutter 
A cam positioned at the end of the cutter motor arm turns the micro switch on/off in accordance 
with the cutter motion cycle (one rotation).  The micro switch status indicates if the cutter is in 
the home position.  
Rewind Full Sensor (LED)
Platen
Backing Paper
Print Head
Take-up Spool
Rewind Full Sensor (Tr)
272 mm 44.4 mm
Pinch Roller
  
						

							2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33013A 
2.1 MEDIA
 
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2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS 
Information regarding the supply specifications contained in Product Description is essential to service 
engineers.  Detail specifications and other information on the media and ribbon are described in Supply 
Manual by model.  It is issued by and sent from TOSHIBA TEC H.Q (Sales Division) upon release of 
new model or manuals revision.  When purchasing the supplies locally, be sure to refer to the Supply 
Manual for details.  Use of non-specified media may shorten the print head life and result in problems 
with bar code readability or print quality.  Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual 
since it also includes the details about notes, precision of the print start position, limitations on printing, 
etc.  When selling the products to VARs, instruct them to buy media and ribbons that the substances 
described in the following precautions are not included 
 
2.1 MEDIA  
[B-SX4T] 
(Unit: mm) 
Cut mode 
Label dispensing mode 
Item Batch mode  Strip mode 
Rotary cutter (*2)  Swing cutter 
Label  10.0 – 1500.0  25.4 – 1500.0  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 38.0 - 1500.0  38.0 – 1500.0 Media pitch 
Tag  10.0 – 1500.0  ----  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 30.0 – 1500.0  25.4 – 1500.0 
Label length  8.0 – 1498.0  23.4 – 1498.0  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 32.0 – 1494.0  25.0 – 1494.0(*1) 
W idth including backing paper (See NOTE 5.)  30.0 – 112.0  50.0 – 112.0  30.0 – 112.0 
Label width (See NOTE 5.)  27.0 – 109.0  47.0 – 109.0  27.0 – 109.0 
Gap length  2.0 – 20.0  6.0 – 20.0 
Black mark length (Tag paper)  2.0 – 10.0 
Effective print width  10.0 – 104.0 
Label   6.0 – 1496.0  21.4 – 1496.0  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 30.0 - 1492.0  23.0 – 1492.0 Effective print length 
Tag  8.0 – 1498.0  ----  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 28.0 – 1496.0  23.0 – 1496.0 
Print speed up/slow down area  1.0 
Label  0.13 – 0.17 Thickness 
Tag  0.15 – 0.29 
Max. effective length for on the fly issue  1361.0 
Maximum outer roll diameter  Ø200 (See NOTE 9.) 
Roll direction  Inside 
Inner core diameter  Ø76.2±0.3 
[B-SX5T] 
(Unit: mm) 
Cut mode 
Label dispensing mode 
Item Batch mode  Strip mode 
Rotary cutter  Swing cutter 
Label  10.0 – 1500.0  25.4 – 1500.0  38.0 - 1500.0  38.0 – 1500.0 
Media pitch 
Tag  10.0 – 1500.0  ---- 3”/sec., 5”/sec.: 30.0 – 1500.0 
8”/sec.: 38.0 – 1500.0 25.4 – 1500.0 
Label length  8.0 – 1498.0  23.4 – 1498.0  25.0 – 1494.0  25.0 – 1494.0(*1) 
W idth including backing paper (See NOTE 5.)  30.0 – 140.0  50.0 – 140.0  30.0 – 112.0  30.0 – 140.0 
Label width (See NOTE 5.)  27.0 – 137.0  47.0 – 137.0  27.0 – 109.0  27.0 – 137.0 
Gap length  2.0 – 20.0  6.0 – 20.0 
Black mark length (Tag paper)  2.0 – 10.0 
Effective print width  10.0 – 128.0 
Label   6.0 – 1496.0  21.4 – 1496.0  23.0 - 1492.0  23.0 – 1492.0 
Effective print length 
Tag  8.0 – 1498.0  ---- 3”/sec., 5”/sec.: 28.0 – 1496.0 
8”/sec.: 36.0 – 1496.0 23.0 – 1496.0 
Print speed up/slow down area  1.0 
Label  0.13 – 0.17 Thickness 
Tag  0.15 – 0.29 
Max. effective length for on the fly issue  749.0 
Maximum outer roll diameter  Ø200 (See NOTE 9.) 
Roll direction  Inside 
Inner core diameter  Ø76.2±0.3  
						

							2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33013A 
2.1 MEDIA
 
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76.2 mm
10.0 ~ 1500.0 mm2.0 ~ 10.0 mm Black MarkMin.12 mm
300~1120mm
Print SideLabel
Max.   200.0 
2.0~20.0 mm
Backing
Paper
Label
1.5 mm1.5 mm10.0 ~ 1500.0mm
 
NOTES: 
1.  To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified media. 
2.  The media length specifications for use of the cutter are: 
  *1:  When issuing a label using the swing cutter, label length should be 35.0 mm – (Gap length/2). 
  *2:  The rotary cutter does not support the print speed of 10”/sec.  
3.  When marking black marks on the label rolls, they should be marked at the gaps. 
4.  “On the fly issue” means that the printer can feed and print without stopping between labels.  
5.  There are restrictions in use of the media which is narrower than 50 mm.  For details, refer to TOSHIBA 
TEC Head Quarters. 
6.  When perforating the media, it should be done from the print side to the reverse side.  
7.  The reflectance of the black mark should be 10% or less when the wavelength is 950nm.  
8.  The label length should be at least three times as long as the gap.  
9.  When taking up the printed media onto the take-up spool in batch mode, the outer roll diameter must 
not exceed 180mm. 
10.  When cutting the thermal label, secure a gap of 6 mm or more, and cut in the middle of the gap. 
11.  For the backing paper Glassine paper 7K white or equivalent should be used.  Also, the light 
transmission rate of the backing paper should be 22% or above.  
12.  Ink used for pre-printing the media should not contain hard substances such as carbonic calcium 
(CaCO
3) and Kaolin (Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O).  
13.  Thermal paper used for the direct thermal printing must not have the specifications which exceed Ca2+, 
K +, Na+ 800 ppm, K + 250 ppm, and Cl – 500 ppm. 
14.  Avoid using media containing SiO
2 or talc which wears the print head protection layer.   
 
 
1) Label  
< Design > 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2) Tag paper  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: The reflection rate of the black mark is 10% or less at wavelength of 950nm. A square hole can 
substitute for the black mark. When the square hole is used, no printing is allowed on the black 
side.
 
Black mark or Square holes 
(Round holes are not acceptable.) 
27.0 – 109.0 mm (27.0 - 137.0 mm) 
30.0 ~ 112.0 mm 
(30.0 – 140.0 mm) 
30.0 – 112.0 mm 
(30.0 – 140.0 mm) 
(  ): SX5T 
(  ): SX5T Backing Paper
Label76.2 mm
Max.
   200.0 mm
(Reference Value)
  
						

							2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33013A 
2.1 MEDIA
 
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Printing Area Printing AreaCut Position1.0 mm
2 mm
2 mm1.0 mm
1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
1.5 mm Black Mark
< Non Print Area > 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3) Relationship between the head effective print width and paper. 
 
 [B-SX4T] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 [B-SX5T] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NOTE:  The specifications differ depending on the issue mode.  For details, refer to the media 
specification table on page 2-1.   
 
Head effective print widthOutside the print range Outside the print range
4.0
    mm4.0
    mm 104.0 mm    0.2 mm
112.0 mm
(Maximum paper width) 
Head effective print widthOutside the print range Outside the print range
6.0 mm6.0 mm128.0 mm    0.2 mm
140.0 mm
(Maximum paper width)
  
						

							2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33013A 
2.2 RIBBON
 
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2.2 RIBBON 
No. Item  Specification 
1 Shape  Spool type 
B-SX4T  41 to 112 mm  2 Width 
B-SX5T  41 to 134 mm 
3  Max. length  600 m  
4  Max. OD  ø 90 mm 
5  Back treatment  Coated 
Material Cardboard 6 Core 
Shape  See the following figures. 
7 Leader tape 
Polyester film (Opaque), 300 
± 5 mm long 
8  End tape 
Polyester film (Opaque), 250 
± 5 mm long 
9  Winding method  The ink side faces outside of ribbon winding 
 
 NOTES:  1.  To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbons. 
    2.  To avoid ribbon wrinkles use a ribbon which is wider than the media by 5 mm or more.  
However, too much difference in width between the two may cause wrinkles. 
  3.  When using a 112 mm wide media, be sure to use a 108 mm wide ribbon.  Use of other 
ribbons may cause ribbon wrinkles.  
  4.  When using a 134 mm wide media, be sure to use a 130 mm wide ribbon.  Use of other 
ribbons may cause ribbon wrinkles.  
 
 [B-SX4T] 
Ribbon width  41 mm  50 mm  68 mm  84 mm  112 mm (NOTE 3) 
Proper media width  30 to 36 mm  36 to 45 mm  45 to 63mm  63 to 79 mm  71 to 112mm 
 
 [B-SX5T] 
Ribbon width  41 mm  50 mm  68 mm  102 mm  134 mm (NOTE 4) 
Proper media width  30 to 36 mm  36 to 45 mm  45 to 63mm  63 to 97 mm  97 to 140 mm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: When purchasing ribbon locally, they must meet the above size.  There may be TOSHIBA TEC-
approved ribbons which do not fall within the above size, however, they have no functional problem.
 
25.7 ±0.2 mm 
B-SX4T: 41 – 112 mm 
B-SX5T: 41 – 134 mm
  
						

							2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33013A 
2.3 CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON 
 
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2.3  CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•  Do not store the media and ribbon for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life. 
•  Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that 
side causing erratic media advance and poor print quality. 
•  Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening.  Unprotected media can get dirty 
and the extra abrasion from the dust and dirt particles will shorten the print head life. 
•  Store the media and ribbon in a cool, dry place.  Avoid areas where they would be exposed to 
direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas. 
 
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media and ribbon manufacturer.
 
CAUTION! 
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual.  Use only media and ribbon which 
meet specified requirements.  Use of non-specified media and ribbon may shorten the head life and 
result in problems with bar code readability or print quality.  All media and ribbon should be handled 
with care to avoid any damage to the media, ribbon or printer.  Read the following guideline 
carefully.  
 
Adhesive tape  Adhesive tape Leader tape Ink ribbon 
Adhesive tape 
Ink outside 
Core Core 
Base Treated back side End tape 
(Non transmissive) 
This inked surface
faces the outside
This ribbon should be wound at center of the core. 
						

							3. OPTIONAL KIT EO10-33013A 
 
3.1 CUTTER MODULE: B-4205-QM (Swing Cutter), B-8204-QM (Rotary Cutter) 
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3. OPTIONAL KIT 
Option Name  Type  Use 
Swing cutter 
module B-4205-QM 
Rotary cutter 
module B-8204-QM This cutter module uses a swing or rotary cutter.  It cuts 
backing paper of labels and tag paper automatically in “Stop 
and cut” mode.   
Strip module 
(B-SX4T only) B-9904-H-QM  This strip module strips the label from the backing paper 
with the take-up block and strip block.  When the rewinder 
guide plate is attached, the tag paper and label with backing 
paper are wound. 
Ribbon saving 
module  
(B-SX4T only) B-9904-R-QM  The ribbon saving module moves the print head up and 
down by using a solenoid to save the ribbon loss as far as 
possible. 
PCMCIA interface 
board B-9700-PCM-QM  This board enables use of the following PCMCIA cards. 
LAN card:  3 COM EtherLinkÒ III (recommended) 
ATA card:  Conforming to PC card ATA standard 
Flash memory card:  1MB and 4MB card 
Expansion I/O 
interface board 
(B-SX4T only) B-7704-IO-QM  Installing this board allows connection to external devices.  
Built-in LAN 
interface board B-9700-LAN-QM  This board enables the printer to be used in a LAN network. 
USB interface 
board B-9700-USB-QM  Installing this board enables a connection with a PC which 
has a USB interface.  
NOTE: To purchase the optional kits, please contact the TOSHIBA TEC Head Quarters.  
 
3.1  CUTTER MODULE: B-4205-QM (Swing Cutter), B-8204-QM (Rotary 
Cutter) 
This compact cutter module uses a built-in swing/rotary cutter.  The specification is provided below: 
Cutter Type  B-4205-QM  B-8204-QM 
Cut method  Stop and cut  Rotary cut 
B-SX4T 30.0 mm -
 112.0 mm Media width 
 
B-SX5T 30.0 mm -
 140.0 mm  30.0 mm -
 112.0 mm 
Tag 25.4 mm -
 1500.0 mm  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 30.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm B-SX4T 
Label 38.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm  3”/sec., 6”/sec.: 38.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm 
Tag 25.4 mm -
 1500.0 mm 3”/sec., 5”/sec.: 30.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm 
8”/sec.: 38.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm Media pitch 
B-SX5T 
Label 38.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm  38.0 mm -
 1500.0 mm 
Tag 0.15 -
 0.29 mm Media thickness 
Label 0.13 -
 0.17 mm 
Cutter life 300000 cuts (0.274-mm thick tag paper) 
1000000 cuts (0.160-mm thick tag paper) 
Home position detection  Micro switch  Photo coupler 
 
 
Print Head  Swing: 32.8 mm 
Rotary: 77.1 mm 
Pinch Roller 
Feed Roller  
						

							3. OPTIONAL KIT EO10-33013A 
 
3.2 STRIP MODULE: B-9904-H-QM (option for the B-SX4T)
 
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3.2  STRIP MODULE: B-9904-H-QM (option for the B-SX4T) 
This strip module consists of the take-up block and the strip block.  Installing the strip module enables 
the printer to not only remove labels from the backing paper, but wind the tag paper or label with 
backing paper onto the take-up spool by using the rewinder guide plate.  The rewind full sensor is 
provided to detect the overflow if the wound tag paper or label exceeds the specified amount is 
provide.  
 
 
3.3  RIBBON SAVING MODULE: B-9904-R-QM (option for the B-SX4T) 
By moving the print head up and down with a solenoid, the ribbon saving module saves loss of the 
ribbon as far as possible.  It is small enough to be put into the print block.  
 
 
3.4  PCMCIA INTERFACE BOARD: B-9700-PCM-QM 
The PCMCIA Interface board allows use of the following ATA card, LAN card, or flash memory card 
when connected to the CPU PC board. 
• Number of slots: Type II slot - 2 slots 
Type Maker Description  Remarks 
ATA Card San Disk,  
Hitachi A card conforming to the PC card 
ATA standard ---------- 
LAN Card  3 COM  3CCE589ET Series Install into the slot (2) only.  
(This card installed into the 
slot (1) will not work.) 
Maxell EF-4M-TB 
Maxell EF-4M-TB 
Centennial 
Technologies INC. FL04M-15-11119-03 Read/W rite 
INTEL 
IMC004FLSA 
Simple TECNOLOGY 
STI-FL/4A 
Mitsubishi 
MF84M1-G7DAT01 
PC Card KING MAX 
FJN-004M6C 
Centennial 
Technologies Inc. FL04M-20-11138-67 
PC Card  
FJP-004M6R 
Flash Memory 
Card (4 MB) 
Mitsubishi 
MF84M1-GMCAV01 
Maxell 
EF-1M-TB Flash Memory 
Card (1 MB) 
Mitsubishi 
MF81M1-GBDAT01 Read (See NOTE.) 
 
NOTE:  Reading a read-only-type flash memory is possible if it has been used on the TOSHIBA TEC 
printer, such as B-472 and B-572. 
 
 
3.5  EXPANSION I/O INTERFACE BOARD: B-7704-IO-QM  
(option for the B-SX4T) 
This interface board is used to connect the printer to external devices, such as a labeler.  The 
input/output signals from the connected external devices can control label feeding or printing and 
indicate the print status.  
 
CC 
DC 
AA  
						

							3. OPTIONAL KIT EO10-33013A 
 
3.6 BUILT-IN LAN INTERFACE BOARD: B-9700-LAN-QM 
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3.6  BUILT-IN LAN INTERFACE BOARD: B-9700-LAN-QM 
This board enables the printer to connect to the host by means of Local Area Network.  
 
· Supporting 10/100M bps 
· Internal 32 bit wide data pass (for the packet buffer memory) 
· Conforming to IEEE 802.3/802.3u, 100 Base-Tx/10Base-T physical layer 
· Auto negotiation: 10/100M bps, Full/Half Duplex 
 
 
3.7  USB INTERFACE BOARD: B-9700-USB-QM 
Installing this board enables a connection to a PC which has a USB interface. 
 
· Conforming to USB 1.1 
· Supporting Full-speed (12M bps) transmission 
· Supporting the two types of data transmission types, Control transmission and Bulk transmission.