TEC Color PrinterCB-416-T3-QQOwner’s ManualTable of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview21.4 Accessories andOptionsWhen unpacking the printer, please make sure all accessories arepacked with the printer.
Appendix 5 System Mode92While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time,turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>
Appendix 5 System Mode93Making Positional AdjustmentsWhen “<2> PARAMETER SET” appears, press the PAUSE key.Press the PAUSE key. Ad
Appendix 5 System Mode94Adjust the X-coordinate.After entering the value, press the PAUSE key. The messagereturns to “<2> PARAMETER
Appendix 5 System Mode95Specifying the Print Condition for the Print Head AdjustmentThe print condition for the X/Y Direction Alignment Test
Appendix 5 System Mode96Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment (Caliper-shaped Pattern)Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then pre
Appendix 5 System Mode97HEAD ADJUSTAdjusting the Alignment in the X Direction (K, M, C and Y)Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears.
Appendix 5 System Mode98Note:When C or D is selected, the acceptablevalues are 01 to 29.Next enter the value within a range of 00 to 31 for t
Appendix 5 System Mode99Specifying the Control Code Selection MethodSelect the Control Code methods: “AUTO” (automatic selection),or “ESC, LF
Appendix 5 System Mode100Specifying the Print Head to be UsedPress the PAUSE key.After “PM ADJUST” appears, press the FEED key.To select
Appendix 5 System Mode101Notes:• When pressing the FEED and RESTART keys at the same timein the Test Print menu, the messagereturns to “&l
Chapter 1 Product Overview31.4.2 Cool ReleaseEnhancement KitRibbon Plate (4 pcs.)(FMCB 0095301)D-3x5 Screw (12 pcs.)(X0140305130)SP Ribbon Gu
Appendix 5 System Mode102Select the issue mode for the print test: “[S] NO CUT” (Batchmode without cutting) or “[C] WITH CUT” (Cut Mode).Afte
Appendix 5 System Mode103Note:Press the FEED key to skip the slantline pattern print for any color notrequired.The slant line pattern is re
Appendix 5 System Mode104A5.6 RAM ClearNotes:• When pressing the FEED and RESTART keys at the same timein RAM Clear or “NO RAMCLEAR”, the
Appendix 5 System Mode105Clearing the Print DistanceWhen “<4> RAM CLEAR” is shown, press the PAUSE key.“NO RAM CLEAR” appears again.
Appendix 5 System Mode106A5.7 Additional InformationA5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions1Memory Check• Boot area (versi
Appendix 5 System Mode107A5.7.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions1 Maintenance Counter• Total label distance
Appendix 5 System Mode108A5.7.3 Cut Operation ExampleA BAAAAAABBBBBBA5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed• Usually “AUTO” should be selected. Depending o
Appendix 5 System Mode109A5.7.7 Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR)ItemLabel distance coveredPrint dista
Appendix 5 System Mode110A5.7.8 Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)Initial Value0.0 mm0.0 mm0.0 mm0.0 mm0.00 mm0.00
Appendix 5 System Mode111A5.7.9 Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)Initial Value0.0 km0.0 km0.0 km0.0 kmItemP
Chapter 1 Product Overview41.5 Appearance1.5.1 DimensionsNote:Depth is 34.4 inches (875mm) whenthe Cutter Module is installed on theprinter.2
Appendix A6 Interface112Appendix 6 InterfaceThis printer has the following requirements:• The computer must have a serial port or centronics
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Chapter 1 Product Overview51.5.4 Operation PanelPlease see Appendix 3 for further information about the OperationPanel.POWER ON LINE ERRORFEE
Chapter 2 Printer Installation62. Printer InstallationThis chapter describes in detail how to set up the printer to get readyfor printing.2.1
Chapter 2 Printer Installation72.2 Connecting thePrinter to YourComputerThe printer can be connected to any computer, since it supports boths
Chapter 2 Printer Installation82.3 Connectingthe PowerCordCAUTION!• Please turn off the printer before connecting the power cord,as this may
Chapter 2 Printer Installation92.4 Turning on/offthe PrinterWhen turned on, the printer checks the print head and memory.When turned off, the
Chapter 2 Printer Installation102.4.2 Turning off thePrinter1When turning off the printer, make sure of the following:• The “ON LINE” message
Chapter 2 Printer Installation112.5 Loading theMediaLabels or tags can be loaded in the printer. The media loadingprocedure depends on which
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Chapter 2 Printer Installation126Turn the Supply Shaft so that the notches face upward, and themarks face the Media Inlet.7To attach the Supp
Chapter 2 Printer Installation1311Based on width of the media measured in Step 10, push the mediainto the Supply Roll Holder (inside), and pl
Chapter 2 Printer Installation1414Loosen the two screws. Slide the Media Guides in the directionof the arrows below until they stop (complet
Chapter 2 Printer Installation1518Feed the media to the Media Outlet manually until its leadingedge comes out of the Media Outlet.(Top View o
Chapter 2 Printer Installation1621Close the Top Cover gently. Make sure that the POWER LEDand ON LINE LED are illuminated, and that the “ON
Chapter 2 Printer Installation172.6 SensorAdjustmentsThis section describes in detail how to adjust the media sensorpositions and their sensi
Chapter 2 Printer Installation182.6.2 Feed Gap Sensor When the media with gaps or rectangular holes is loaded, adjust theFeed Gap Sensor (tra
Chapter 2 Printer Installation192.6.3 Media SensorSensitivityAdjustmentWhenever the type of media is changed, adjust the media sensorsensitiv
Chapter 2 Printer Installation20Feed Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment (for Label with Gaps)1Open the Top Cover.2Lift the Pinch Roller Lever
Chapter 2 Printer Installation212.7 Loading theRibbons(for Hot ReleaseRibbons)This section describes in detail how to load all four ribbons i
Safety PrecautionsiSafety PrecautionsPersonal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremelyimportant. Warnings and Cautions necessa
Chapter 2 Printer Installation224Insert the Ribbon Shaft into the Ribbon Winding Core. Fit theprotrusion of the Ribbon Shaft into the notch
Chapter 2 Printer Installation238Take up any slack in the ribbon. Replace the Ribbon Module intothe print head block by sliding it into the
Chapter 2 Printer Installation242.8 Loading theRibbons(for Cold ReleaseRibbons)This section describes how to load the popular Cold Release Ri
Chapter 2 Printer Installation252.8.2 Installing the RibbonPlateWARNING!During normal printer operations, the print head will become hot. Ca
Chapter 2 Printer Installation261Remove the Guide Plates from the printer by lifting and pullingthem in the direction of the arrow.2Install t
Chapter 2 Printer Installation27(A)(B)2.8.4 Installing the RibbonTension Sheet1Remove the Ribbon Guide Lever from the Ribbon Cassette byremov
Chapter 2 Printer Installation282.8.5 Loading the ColdRelease RibbonsNote:Selecting a wrong ribbon type maycause blurred or blotted printing.
Chapter 3 Printing293. Printing3.1 Installing thePrinter Driver3.1.1 SystemRequirements3.1.2 InstallationProcedure(For Windows®98)This chapte
Chapter 3 Printing304TOSHIBA TEC PRINTER DRIVER Setup Wizard is initiated.Click Next.5To accept License Agreement, click Yes. If it is not a
Chapter 3 Printing317Remove Disk 1. Insert Disk 2 in the floppy disk drive. Click OKto continue the setup.8Setup Complete appears, when the
Safety Precautionsii WARNINGThis indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if themachines are improperly handled contrary to this
Chapter 3 Printing32Adding the Printer (For Windows®98)Install the printer driver as follows:1Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and c
Chapter 3 Printing334Click Have Disk.5Type in “C:\TEC_DRV\COLOR”, and click OK.6Choose CB-416-T3 from the printer list, and click Next.3.1.2
Chapter 3 Printing347Choose the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next.Note:If no printer driver has been installedbefore, thi
Chapter 3 Printing353.1.3 Uninstalling thePrinter DriverPerform the following steps to uninstall the printer driver.1Click the Start button.
Chapter 3 Printing36Important!When upgrading the printer driver, the folder needs to bedeleted as follows:1Click the Start button. Choose Se
Chapter 3 Printing373.2 Properties3.2.1 Displaying PrinterProperties2On the File menu, click Properties. TEC CB-416-T3 Propertiesappears.Thi
Chapter 3 Printing383.2.2 Summary ofPropertiesNote:Some of the properties may have tobe set again in the applicationprograms.This is a summar
Chapter 3 Printing39This section describes in detail how to specify the default label size,orientation and how to create other label sizes th
Chapter 3 Printing403.3.2 Creating a new labelsizeTo create your own label size :1Click New, and Edit Label Stock appears.Note:Delete is gray
Chapter 3 Printing41Select the print image orientation to determine the direction that theprint image will be issued• Click Portrait, and the
Safety Precautionsiii WARNING (Cont.) Do not cut, damage or modify the power cords. Also, do notplace heavy objects on, pull on, or excessively b
Chapter 3 Printing423.3.4 Miscellaneous• Click Copies to enter the default number of copies that the printerwill print.• Click Advanced Optio
Chapter 3 Printing43Printing Preferences• In Printing Preferences, the preferred settings can be saved in thefile for a particular print job.
Chapter 3 Printing44To save the settings indicated in the table, use the followingprocedures:1Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup proper
Chapter 3 Printing45To enable the saved settings, use the following procedures:1Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup property page. TheA
Chapter 3 Printing463.4 GraphicsThis section describes in detail how to specify a graphic image thatwill be printed on a label, color control
Chapter 3 Printing473.4.2 IntensityNote:The Intensity setting has nothing todo with controlling print-headtemperature.Slide the lever from si
Chapter 3 Printing486Look at the result carefully. Determine which yellow bar is bestaligned to black on X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) for
Chapter 3 Printing499Click More precise adjustment is necessary. Click OK, andtest printing starts automatically. Repeat Step 4 to 6 until
Chapter 3 Printing50Suppose a logo needs to be printed on a label in blue and red.1Remove the yellow and Cyan ribbons from the printer.2Load
Chapter 3 Printing51This section describes how to add, delete, modify, import, export,and view available internal bar code fonts. The Bar Fo
iv CAUTIONThis indicates that there is the risk of personal injury or damage toobjects if the machine is improperly handled contrary to thisindication
Chapter 3 Printing523.5.1 Specifying a NewFont StyleBar font styles can be added or modified from the bar font list. Moredetailed bar code s
Chapter 3 Printing53The bar fonts entered in the printer are shown in the applicationprograms, as below.3.5.1 Specifying a NewFont Style (Con
Chapter 3 Printing543.6.1 Print Method Click the Print Method down arrow, and select Thermal Transfer(Ribbon Save A).The type of sensor can b
Chapter 3 Printing553.6.4 Issue SettingsClick the Issue Mode down arrow, and select either Batch Mode(with Back Feed) or (no Back Feed).In Cu
Chapter 3 Printing563.6.5 Fine AdjustmentIn Fine Adjustment, the following can be adjusted.First mark the Set checkbox, and the items which c
Chapter 3 Printing573.7 OptionsThis section describes how to specify the transfer mode of graphicsdata and make a print density adjustment.Cl
Chapter 3 Printing583.8 Device SettingsThis section describes how to perform maintenance and printer testing.The Device Settings property pag
Chapter 3 Printing593.8.2 Testing Print Test LabelSee Section 3.9.1 for further information.Check Print HeadClick Check Print Head to begin r
Chapter 3 Printing603.9 Print Test3.9.1 ProceduresWhen the installation of the printer driver and settings of the printerproperties are compl
Chapter 3 Printing613.10 Printing a LabelTo print a 4 x 4-label created using Microsoft® Word Pad,follow the instruction in this example.Note
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Chapter 3 Printing623Be sure to check the following in each property page beforeprinting:• Label size and orientation. See Section 3.3 for m
Chapter 3 Printing63Note:In an application program, the fontscontained in the printer can be appliedto text by specifying the printer fontsna
Chapter 4 Online Mode644. Online ModeThis chapter describes usage and purpose of the keys on the OperationPanel in Online Mode.When the printe
Chapter 4 Online Mode65When the printer is turned on, the “ON LINE” message appears onthe Message Display. It is shown during standby or nor
Chapter 5 Maintenance665. MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to perform normal maintenance.To maintain the printer performance and quality
Chapter 5 Maintenance675.1.2 Pinch Roller/FeedRoller/Media Guide1Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.2Turn the Pinch Roller Lever to th
Chapter 5 Maintenance685.1.4 Covers and PanelsWipe the cover or front panel with a dry and soft cloth. Wipe dirtwith a soft cloth moistened
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting69Error Messages6. TroubleshootingThis chapter lists the error messages or possible problems and their solutions.Imp
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting70Error Messages(Only when the Cutter Moduleis installed on the printer)Other Error MessagesSolutionsRemove the jamm
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting716.2 Possible ProblemsThis section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes andso
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting726.3 RemovingJammed MediaThis section describes in detail how to remove jammed media fromthe printer.Remove the jam
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting736.4 When the Ribbonis Torn ApartThis is a quick-fix procedure just in case the ribbon is torn apart inthe middle o
Appendix 1 Specifications74Appendix 1 SpecificationsAppendix 1 describes the printer specifications and supplies for use on the CB-416-T3 col
Appendix 1 Specifications75A1.2 OptionsNameCutter ModuleRibbon ModuleModelCB-1204-QMCB-1004-QMDescriptionRotary cutter for cuttingmedia witho
Appendix 1 Specifications76The formula below shows the relation between paper roll length andpaper core diameter.L = 4 t(D2 -d2 ) πL : Paper
Appendix 1 Specifications77A1.3.3 Detection Area of theReflective SensorThe Reflective Sensor is movable from the left edge to the center ofm
Appendix 1 Specifications78A1.4 RibbonPlease make sure that the ribbon will be used is approved byTOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not apply t
Appendix 2 DIP Switches79Appendix 2 DIP SwitchesAppendix 2 describes functions of the DIP switches. The DIP switchesare used to change a pri
Appendix 2 DIP Switches80A2.1 DIP Switch A12345678OFFONOFFONOFFON45OFF OFFON OFFOFF ONON ON6 7 8OFF OFF OFFON OFF OFFOFF ON OFFON ON OFFOF
Appendix 2 DIP Switches811234567812OFF OFFON OFFOFF ONON ONOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFON78OFF OFFON OFFOFF ONON ON2400 BPS4800 BPS9600 BPS19200 BPS1 b
Chapter 1 Product Overview11. Product Overview1.1 IntroductionThank you for choosing the TOSHIBA TEC CB-416-T3 color printer.This Owner’s Man
Appendix 2 DIP Switches82A2.3 Ribbon Near EndDetectionThis section gives you additional information regarding ribbon nearend detection.• The
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing83Appendix 3 Quick Reference for PrintingThe tables below outline the actions necessary to modify the
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing843 Other SettingsActionsSelect the graphics transfer mode.Feed labels/tags.Cut labels/tags.Check if t
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing85FunctionDisplay the printer name.Type and display the comment.Specify the separator page.Perform the
Appendix A4 Message and LED86Appendix 4 Message and LEDAppendix 4 describes the messages displayed on the Operation Panel.Symbols in the Mess
Appendix A4 Message and LED87Notes:•If a command error is found in the command received, 16 bytes of the command error, starting from thecomm
Appendix 5 System Mode88Appendix 5 System ModeThe figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.A5.1 Operation PanelPOWER ON
Appendix 5 System Mode89System Mode consists of four main menus: Self-Diagnostic Test,Parameter Setting, Test Print, and RAM clear.A5.2 Overv
Appendix 5 System Mode90NONE<3>TEST PRINT PRINT CONDITION ISSUE COUNT 1PRINT SPEED 6"/SSENSOR TRANSTYPE[S] NO CUTBACK FEED
Appendix 5 System Mode91The Self-Diagnostic Test contains the following:• Selection of the media sensor to be used.• Performs a Self-Diagnost
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