Toshiba B-443 User Manual

TEC Bar Code PrinterB-443Owner’ s Manual

EO1-330133l Portable LCD keyboardIf any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department ofyour purchased reseller or distributor.

EO1-3301342.4 Printer PartsFigure 1. Top front view1. Cover Release Button2. PWR., ON-LINE and ERR. Indicators3. PAUSE Button4. FEED Button5. Label Di

EO1-330135Figure 2. Interior view1. Printer Cover (in open position)2. PAUSE Button3. PWR., ON-LINE, ERR. Indicators4. FEED Button5. Ribbon Mechanism6

EO1-330136Figure 3. Rear view1. Power On/Off Switch2. Power Supply Connector3. RS-232 DB-9 Interface Connector4. Centronics Interface Connector5. Labe

EO1-3301372.5 External Label Roll MountFigure 4. External label roll mount

EO1-3301382.6 Buttons and IndicatorsPWR. (POWER) IndicatorThe green PWR. indicator illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on.ON-LINE IndicatorThe

EO1-3301393. SET UP3.1 Setting Up the Printer1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.2. Make sure the POWER switch is off.3. Connect the printe

EO1-3301310Figure 5. Inserting label supply roll into label roll mount1. Label Supply Roll Spindle2. Label Roll Mount3. Fixing Tabs4. Label Roll42321

EO1-3301311Figure 6. Feed labels through adjustable label guide1. Printer Carriage Release Lever2. Platen3. Label Media4. Adjustable Label Guide4213

EO1-33013123.3 Self-Peeling FunctionTo employ the self-peeling function, load the label stock according to thefollowing steps.1. Remove the front pane

LIST OF STANDARDS OF CONFORMITYManufacturer : TOSHIBA TEC CorporationAddress : 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-Gun, Shizuoka-ken, 410-2392

EO1-3301313Figure 8. Printer ready for self-peeling function1. Printer Carriage Release Lever2. Printer Front Panel3. Backing Paper4. Backing Paper Op

EO1-33013143.4 Ribbon Loading Instructions1. Place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle.2. Install the ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle

EO1-3301315Figure 9. Placement of ribbon supply roll1. Ribbon Supply Spindle2. Ribbon Rewind Spindle3. Printer Carriage Release Lever4. Thermal Transf

EO1-3301316Figure 10. Installation of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon

EO1-33013173.5 Install External Label Roll MountFigure 11. Installation of external label roll mount1. Label Supply Roll Spindle2. External Label Roll

EO1-33013183.6 Install Memory Module1. Power off the printer.2. Remove the cover.3. Insert the memory module.4. Put the cover back.5. Turn on the powe

EO1-33013193.7 Self TestTo initiate the self test mode, depress the FEED button while turning on theprinter power. The printer will calibrate the labe

EO1-33013203.8 Dump ModeAfter the self test, the printer enters the dump mode. In this mode, anycharacters sent from the host computer will be printed

EO1-33013214. USING B-4434.1 Power-on UtilitiesThere are three power-on utilities to set up and test B-443 hardware. Theseutilities are activated by p

EO1-33013224.1.3 Printer InitializationPrinter initialization clears all downloaded files resident in flash memory, andsets printer parameters to defa

EO1-33013iCAUTION:1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior writtenpermission of TOSHIBA TEC.2. The contents of this manual m

EO1-33013234.2 Error MessagesSyntax ErrorThe command format is incorrect.The serial port setting is incorrect.Out of RangeNumeric input is too large t

EO1-33013244.3 Troubleshooting GuideThe following guide lists some of the most common problems that may beencountered when operating the B-443 bar cod

EO1-33013255. SPECIFICATIONS, OPTIONS, & SUPPLIES5.1 Specifications5.1.1 Printerl Type: Direct thermal or thermal transferl Print speed: Selectabl

EO1-33013265.1.5 Environmentl Operating temperature: 40oF to 104oF (5oC to 40oC)l Storage temperature: 40oF to 140 oF (5oC to 60oC)l Humidity: 10% to

EO1-33013275.3 Supplies5.3.1 Label StockB-443 is capable of both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. Manydifferent direct thermal or thermal

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EO1-33013iiCONTENTS1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION... 11.1 Compliances...

EO1-33013iii5.2 Options ... 265.3 Supplies...

iv EO1-33013Safety SummaryPersonal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and

v EO1-33013CAUTIONThis indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage toobjects if the machines are impr

EO1-3301311. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONThank you very much for purchasing TEC B-443 bar code printer. The attractivedesktop printer delivers superior perfor

EO1-3301322. GETTING STARTED2.1 Applicable ModelB - 4 4 3 – Q PDestination Code QP: Europe GH12-GB: UK2.2 Unpacking and InspectionThe printer has