Toshiba TEC CB-426-T3-QQ User Manual

TEC Two-Color PrinterCB-426-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 (HEAD 2)Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then pr

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 (2 pcs.)(FMCB 0095301)D-3x5 Screw (6 pcs.)(X0140305130)SP Ribbon Gui

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 kmItemPrint distanc

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 the ribbons in the

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. Then insert the other disks in the floppy diskdrive, as instructed by the dialog box that appears on 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-426-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-426-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 Printing46Click the Color Control down arrow to specify whether to print inMonochrome or Color without image color matching. Whenp

Chapter 3 Printing473.4.3 Color SetupThis section describes how to specify the colors of the ribbons thatare loaded in the printer.To obtain

Chapter 3 Printing483Enter the ribbon color loaded in Head 1 (Back) in the same manner.Since the black ribbon is loaded, select Black from th

Chapter 3 Printing49Click the color swatch to change the Hue and saturation (Sat),and then move the slider in the color gradient to change th

Chapter 3 Printing503.4.4 Color RegistrationNote:Alignment of colors may vary due todifferences in thickness or type ofmedia.2Select Referenc

Chapter 3 Printing51Note:If precise adjustment cannot be madeany more, this option will be grayedout.(Color 0 - Yellow Sample after Calibrati

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 Printing52This section describes how to add, delete, modify, import, export,and view available internal bar code fonts. The Bar Fo

Chapter 3 Printing533.5.1 Specifying a NewFont StyleBar font styles can be added or modified from the bar font list. Moredetailed bar code s

Chapter 3 Printing54The bar fonts entered in the printer are shown in the applicationprograms, as below.3.5.1 Specifying a NewFont Style (Con

Chapter 3 Printing553.6.1 Print Method Click the Print Method down arrow, and select Thermal Transfer(Ribbon Save A).The type of sensor can b

Chapter 3 Printing563.6.4 Issue SettingsClick the Issue Mode down arrow, and select either Batch Mode(with Back Feed) or (no Back Feed).In Cu

Chapter 3 Printing573.6.5 Fine AdjustmentIn Fine Adjustment, the following can be adjusted.First mark the Set checkbox, and the items which c

Chapter 3 Printing583.7 OptionsThis section describes how to specify the transfer mode of graphicsdata and make a print density adjustment.Cl

Chapter 3 Printing593.8 TestingThis section describes how to perform maintenance and printer testing.The Testing property page can help deter

Chapter 3 Printing603.8.2 MaintenanceRibbon SettingsClick Ribbon Settings to specify the type and width of the ribbon, aswell as the ribbon m

Chapter 3 Printing613.9 Print Test3.9.1 ProceduresWhen the installation of the printer driver and settings of the printerproperties are compl

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Chapter 3 Printing623.10 Printing a LabelTo print a 4 x 4-label created using Microsoft® Word Pad,follow the instruction in this example.Note

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-426-T3 two

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-426-T3 two-colorprinter.This Owner’s

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