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Toshiba B-FV4D-GL Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Barcode Printer B-FV4D-GL SERIES Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 41460 Neuss, Germany. For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity, please contact your dealer or TOSHIBA TEC. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 3 Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative for assistance.
  • Page 4 Utilize our maintenance services. After purchasing the machine, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative for assistance once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Dust will build up inside the machine and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................E1-1 Introduction ........................E1-1 Features ........................E1-1 Unpacking ........................E1-1 Accessories ........................ E1-1 Appearance ......................... E1-3 1.5.1 Dimensions ........................E1-3 1.5.2 Front View ........................E1-3 1.5.3 Rear View ........................E1-4 1.5.4 Interior ..........................
  • Page 6 ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 NOTES: • This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. • The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. • Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 1.1 Introduction 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA B-FV4D-GL series barcode 1.1 Introduction printer. This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information from general set-up to confirming the printer's operation using test prints. You should read it carefully to help you gain maximum performance and life from your printer.
  • Page 8 When you need to purchase a power cord In some countries/regions the power cord is not provided with this unit, if this is the case then please purchase an approved one that meets the following standards or contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative.

  • Page 9: Appearance

    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 1.5 Appearance The parts and units shown and named in this section are used for 1.5 Appearance descriptions in the following chapters. 1.5.1 Dimensions W: 184.0 (7.2”) x D: 271.2 (10.7”) x H: 198.8 (7.8”) Dimensions in mm (inches) 1.5.2 Front View Media View Window...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 1.5 Appearance 1.5.3 Rear View CAUTION! To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers in the Paper Slot while opening or closing the Top Cover. Paper Slot For details of the rear view, refer to Section 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer.

  • Page 11: Button And Indicator Lamp

    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 1.5 Appearance The [FEED] button has three functions. It can operate as a FEED, 1.5.5 Button and Indicator RESTART or PAUSE button depending on current the printer state. Lamp  Pressing this button when the printer is online will cause As a FEED button the media to feed forwards.

  • Page 12: Printer Setup

     For best results, and longer printer life, use only TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION recommended media. (Refer to the Supply Manual.)  Store the media in accordance with the specifications.

  • Page 13: Procedure Before Operation

    Turn the Power ON. (Refer to Section 2.3.) with its own programming commands. For details, please contact your TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative. When the printer is connected to a host computer it is good practice to 2.3 Turning the Printer...

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Printer

    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.3 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 2.3.2 Turning OFF the 1. Before turning off the printer power switch, verify that: LED 1 is Printer illuminated in green (not flashing) and LED 2 is extinguished. CAUTION! 2.

  • Page 15: Connecting Cables To The Printer

    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer This section details how to connect communication cables to the printer 2.4 Connecting Cables from your host computer or other devices. There are three different to the Printer means of connection that can be used on the printer.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord

    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Make sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord 2. Insert the Power Cord into the AC power inlet. NOTE: If a power cord is not provided with this printer, please...

  • Page 17: Opening/Closing The Top Cover

    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord 2.6 Opening/Closing When opening or closing the Top Cover, please be sure to follow the instructions below. the Top Cover To open the Top Cover: WARNING! To avoid injury, be careful 1.

  • Page 18: Loading The Media

    2.8 Self Print Test and Dump Mode Utilities 2.7 Loading the Media This section describes how to load the media in the printer. This printer is intended for printing label (without liner) rolls. Please use TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION approved media. WARNING!
  • Page 19 2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.8 Self Print Test and Dump Mode Utilities 2.7 Loading the Media 2. Press the Media Roll Holder Lever down and outward, set the media (Cont.) between the Media Roll Holders ensuring that the printing side is facing up.
  • Page 20 2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.8 Self Print Test and Dump Mode Utilities 2.7 Loading the Media 4. Pass the media through the media outlet of the cutter block. (Cont.) Media Outlet 5. Close the Top Cover, then press the [FEED] button to check the media feeds correctly.

  • Page 21: Self Print Test And Dump Mode Utilities

    2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.8 Self Print Test and Dump Mode Utilities These utilities are used to print out a test with details of the printer settings and set the printer into Dump mode. 2.8 Self Print Test and Dump Mode Utilities 2.8.1 Self Print Test and 1.
  • Page 22 2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.7 Loading the Media 2.8.1 Self Print Test and [INFORMATION] Dump Mode (Cont.) INFORMATION [B-FV4D-GL14-QM-R] [2305M000001] TOTAL FEED1 [0.00km] TOTAL FEED2 [00000cm] [0000.0inch] TOTAL PRINT [0.00km] TOTAL CUT [RS-232C] BAUD RATE [9600] STOP BIT PARITY [None] FLOW...
  • Page 23 2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 2.7 Loading the Media 2.8.1 Self Print Test and MULTI LABEL --------------------------------- Multi label setting Dump Mode (Cont.) AUTO TPH CHECK --------------------------- Automatic print head check for broken dots setting BASIC -------------------------------------------- Basic interpreter setting Reserved item1 ---------------------------------- Reserved parameter Reserved item2 ----------------------------------...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    3. Do not touch the print head element with bare hands, as static may damage the print head. NOTE: Print Head Cleaners can be purchased from your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION service representative.

  • Page 25: Sensor

    3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 3.1 Cleaning 3.1.2 Sensor 1. Wipe the Transmissive Sensor with a soft cloth or a cotton swab lightly moistened with absolute (pure) ethyl alcohol. 2. To remove dust or paper particles, wipe the Transmissive Sensor with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 26: Media Housing

    3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 3.1 Cleaning 3.1.4 Media Housing Wipe the media housing with a dry soft cloth. Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. 3.1.5 Cutter 1. Turn the power off. 2. Wipe Cutter Outlet and Cutter Tray with a dry soft cloth. NOTE: Clean the cutter every one label roll or at the end of day.
  • Page 27 3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 3.1 Cleaning 3.1.5 Cutter (Cont.) 5. Slide two levers as indicated by the arrows, and open the Paper Guide for cleaning. 6. Open the Paper Guide for cleaning. Paper Guide 7. Use the Scraper to remove adhesive residues from the cutter blade. 8.
  • Page 28 3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 3.1 Cleaning 9. Close the Paper Guide, and return two levers to the original positions. 3.1.5 Cutter (Cont.) CAUTION! When closing the Paper Guide, be careful not to drop metal or other foreign objects, such as a paper clip into the guide, as this may cause a malfunction of the printer.

  • Page 29: Care/Handling Of The Media

    3. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 3.2 Care/Handling of the Media 3.2 Care/Handling of the  Do not store media for longer than the manufacturer’s recommended Media shelf life. CAUTION!  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 Be sure to carefully review poor print quality.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    WARNING! If a problem cannot be solved by taking actions described in this chapter, do not attempt to repair the printer. Turn off and unplug the printer. Then contact an authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION service representative for assistance. 4.1 Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 31: Status Lamp

    (Only when the RS- Turn off the power and then back on. If this 232C is used.) problem frequently occurs, turn off the printer and contact the nearest TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative. Green A paper jam occurred in the Remove the jammed media, then reload the cutter unit.

  • Page 32: Removing Jammed Media

    4. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 4.3 Removing Jammed Media 4.3 Removing Jammed Media This section describes in detail how to remove jammed media from the printer. CAUTION! Do not use any tool that may damage the print head. 1. Turn the power off. 2.

  • Page 33: Appendix 1 Specifications

    APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS Appendix 1 describes the printer specifications and supplies for use on the B-FV4D-GL printer. A1.1 Printer The following are the printer specifications. Item B-FV4D-GL Series Supply voltage AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption During a print job 100 to 120V: 1.0 A, 60 W maximum, 200 to 240V: 0.6 A, 59 W maximum...

  • Page 34: A1.2 Media

    A1.2 Media A1.2 Media Please make sure that the media to be used is approved by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. The warranties do not apply to problems caused by using media that is not approved by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION-approved media, please contact a TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION authorised representative.

  • Page 35: A1.2.2 Effectiveprintarea

    APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 A1.2 Media A1.2.2 Effective Print Area The figure below illustrates the relation between the effective print width and label width. Print head element 99.0 mm Out of print range 1.5mm Out of print range 1.5mm (Effective Print Range) 102.0 mm (Max.

  • Page 36: Appendix 2 Interface

    APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE  Interface Cables To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:  Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector housings. ...
  • Page 37 GLOSSARIES ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33099 GLOSSARIES GLOSSARIES Barcode Print head element The thermal print head consists of a single line of A code which represents alphanumeric characters tiny resistive elements which when current is by using a series of black and white stripes in different widths.
  • Page 38 EO1-33099B R151120R7802-TTEC Ver02F 2016-08 © 2015, 2016 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 1-11-1, Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8562, JAPAN...

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