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Toshiba B-SP2D SERIES Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Portable Printer B-SP2D SERIES Owner’s Manual Cover_TOSHIBA.p65 10/31/2005, 11:19 AM...
  • Page 2 BTM-R and TEC-WLM-R. Please be sure to read the enclosed Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication Devices before using this product. IrCOMM (9-wire) is a trademark owned by Link Evolution Corporation and is used by TOSHIBA TEC under lincense. ©...
  • Page 3 Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Australia, New Zealand For Europe Hereby, TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, declares that the TEC-BTM-R and TEC-WLM-R are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment uses a radio frequency band that has not been harmonised throughout all EU and EFTA countries, and can be used in the following countries.
  • Page 4 However, if the use of this product should be likely to have affected the pacemaker or defibrillator, immediately stop using the product and contact your TOSHIBA TEC sales agent. - ii - Safety Precautions.p65...
  • Page 5 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the product. Doing so may cause injury. Also, modification is against the Laws and Regulations for Radio Equipment. Please ask your TOSHIBA TEC sales agent for repair. Precaution in use This product communicates with other devices by radio. Depending on the installation location, orientation, environment, etc., its communication...
  • Page 6 Do not attempt to effect repairs to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Safety Precautions...
  • Page 7 • Use the specified battery only. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock. • Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, Battery Pack Model B-SP2D-BT, 7.4 V 1400 mAh Li-ion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction.
  • Page 8 EO1-33052 Safety Precautions • Be aware of the following precautions when using batteries. Otherwise they could heat up, burst or burn. Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it with a microwave or oven, etc. Do not load the battery with the electrodes reversed. Do not connect the electrodes with metal objects like wire.
  • Page 9 (2) The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers. (3) USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED media. - vii - Safety Precautions.p65 10/31/2005, 11:32 AM...
  • Page 10 EO1-33052 Safety Precautions (4) DO NOT STORE the media where it might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas. (5) Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault. (6) DO NOT open the media cover and battery cover during operation.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    EO1-33052 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION ............... 1-1 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL ..........1-2 1.2 ACCESSORIES ............1-2 2. SPECIFICATIONS ............2-1 2.1 PRINTER ..............2-1 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) ......2-2 2.3 BLUETOOTH INTERFACE ........2-2 2.4 WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE ........2-3 2.5 IrDA INTERFACE .............
  • Page 12 CAUTION! 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorised Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TOSHIBA B-SP2D series portable printer. This printer displays its high performance with extraordinarily high speed printing up to 80 mm/sec. It has a considerably compact and light body - 44 mm in height, 114 mm in width and 91 mm* in depth, weighing about 380 g*.

  • Page 14: Applicable Model

    EO1-33052 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL • B-SP2D Series Model name description B - S P 2 D - G H 2 0 -Q M - R RoHS compliant Destination Interface 20: IrDA + RS-232C 30: IrDA + Bluetooth...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.1 PRINTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRINTER Item Description Dimensions GH20/30 model: 114mm (W) x 91mm (H) x 44mm (D) GH40 model: 114mm (W) x 101mm (H) x 44mm (D) Weight GH20/30 model: Approx. 380 g (Including a battery) GH40 model: Approx.

  • Page 16: Serial Interface (Rs-232C)

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) Item Description Interface GH20 model: IrDA + RS-232C GH30 model: IrDA + Bluetooth GH40 model: IrDA + Wireless LAN Power source Lithium ion battery 7.4V 1400mA (nominal) NOTES: 1. Print speed automatically changes depending on the operating temperature, head temperature, and battery voltage.

  • Page 17: Wireless Lan Interface

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.4 WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE 2.4 WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE The following specification is applicable only to the GH40 model. Item Description Communication method IEEE802.11b/g Supporting print protocol Socket/LPR Communicable distance 100 m (When there is no obstacle.) Client protocol DHCP, WINS Security protocol WEP (40 bits/104 bits), MD5/EAP,...

  • Page 18: Battery

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.6 BATTERY 2.6 BATTERY Item Description Type Lithium-ion battery Voltage DC 7.4V Capacity 1400mAh 2- 4 Section 2.p65 10/31/2005, 11:36 AM...

  • Page 19: Media

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.7 MEDIA 2.7 MEDIA Label Feed direction Tag/Receipt Black Mark (on reverse side) 2- 5 Section 2.p65 10/31/2005, 11:36 AM...
  • Page 20 2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33052 2.7 MEDIA (Unit:mm) Tag/Receipt Receipt Media Label Batch mode Strip mode No black mark Item With black mark 10.0 − 167.0 13.0 − 67.0 10.0 − 507.0 Variable Label/Receipt pitch 7.0 − 160.0 10.0 − 60.0 7.0 − 500.0 Variable Label/Receipt length Backing paper...

  • Page 21: Appearance

    3. APPEARANCE EO1-33052 3.1 FRONT VIEW 3. APPEARANCE 3.1 FRONT VIEW Power Button IrDA Interface Window FEED Button Battery Cover Status Indicator Cutter Media Cover Backing Paper Outlet Media Cover Release Catch Media Outlet Serial Interface Cable Band Connector (GH20 model only) (GH20 model only) Cable Clamp Securing Hole...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    3. APPEARANCE EO1-33052 3.2 INTERIOR 3.2 INTERIOR Strip/Batch Sensor Feed Gap Sensor Strip Roller Platen Print Head Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor Media Holder Strip Bar Media Guide 3.3 OPERATION PANEL FEED Button When this button is pressed, the printer issues the same label as the one issued last.

  • Page 23: Installing The Printer

    EO1-33052 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY WARNING! 1. Be sure to turn OFF the printer before loading the battery. 2. Use the B-SP2D-BT lithium-ion battery pack only. And to charge the B-SP2D-BT battery pack, be sure to use the optional B-SP2D-CHG battery charger or B-SP2D-CHG5 5-slot battery charger.
  • Page 24 EO1-33052 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY 2) Load a fully charged battery into the printer with the electrode facing down. NOTE: Load the battery in the correct orientation as indicated in the following picture. Battery Pack 3) Close the battery cover completely. NOTES: 1.

  • Page 25: Installing The Media Guide

    EO1-33052 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE WARNING! A cutter is attached to the inside of the media cover. Care should be taken not to injure your hand with the cutter when opening the cover. NOTE: The media guides are not required for a 58 mm wide media roll.
  • Page 26 EO1-33052 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE NOTE: When using a 55 mm wide media roll, attach the media guides to both edges of the media holder. When using a meida roll which is narrower than 55 mm, move only the media guide on the printer's bottom side (opposite side to the operation panel).

  • Page 27: Installing The Media Guide For Outside Wound Paper

    EO1-33052 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.3 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE FOR OUTSIDE WOUND PAPER 4.3 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE FOR OUTSIDE WOUND PAPER Either roll direction is acceptable on this printer. Outside wound paper Inside wound paper However, when using the outside wound paper, it is necessary to fit the media guide for outside wound paper.

  • Page 28: Loading The Media

    EO1-33052 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA WARNING! A cutter is attached to the inside of the media cover. Care should be taken not to injure your hand with the cutter when opening the cover. This printer prints both labels and receipts.
  • Page 29 EO1-33052 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA • Batch issue 1. Insert the leading edge of the label roll into the media outlet. 2. Close the media cover completely. Make sure that the media cover release catches snap back into position. Media Cover Release Catch Media Cover...
  • Page 30 EO1-33052 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA • Strip issue 1. Unroll the label roll a little and remove a label. 2. Close the media cover completely. Make sure that the media cover release catches snap back into position. Media Cover Release Catch Media Cover...

  • Page 31: Securing The Printer To Your Waist

    EO1-33052 6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST 6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST 6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST CAUTION! Care should be taken not to drop the printer when securing it to your waist. 1) Attach the enclosed belt holder to the printer back with the two SMW-3x8 screws.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Serial Interface Cable

    7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE EO1-33052 7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE 7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE (GH20 model only) 1) Turn off the printer. 2) Place the printer upside down, and connect the serial interface cable to the printer.
  • Page 33 7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE EO1-33052 7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE 4) Secure the serial interface cable to the printer with the enclosed cable clamp and SMW-3x8 screw as shown in the picture below. NOTE: Allow the cable between the connector and the cable clamp to slack.

  • Page 34: Issuing The Media

    8. ISSUING THE MEDIA EO1-33052 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA NOTES: 1. Radio communication between a handy terminal and the B-SP2D printer is guaranteed when the handy terminal is in the operator’s hand and the printer is secured at the waist. Proper radio communication may not be obtained when used on other conditions and in areas subject to noise and radio interference.
  • Page 35 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA EO1-33052 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA 1. Turn on the printer. NOTES: 1. For the GH30 model, pressing and holding the power button causes the printer to automatically issue a label on which the bar code indicating the Bluetooth device address is printed. 2.
  • Page 36 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA EO1-33052 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA 2. Send data from the handy terminal to the printer. (Regarding the operation of the handy terminal, please refer to the handy terminal’s operating manual.) (IrDA Communication Sample) (Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (Adhoc) Communication Sample) (Wireless LAN (Infrastracture) Communication Sample) 8- 3 Section 8.p65...
  • Page 37 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA EO1-33052 8. ISSUING THE MEDIA 3. Issuing media • When issuing the labels in batch mode, the number of labels can be specified. To re-issue the labels, press the FEED button. This operation differs depending on the print mode. •...

  • Page 38: Care/Handling Of The Media

    EO1-33052 9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA 9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA 9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA CAUTION! Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media that meets specified requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten the head life and result in problems with bar code readability or print quality.

  • Page 39: General Maintenance

    EO1-33052 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10.1 CLEANING 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING! 1. Be sure to turn off the printer and remove the battery pack prior to performing any maintenance. 2. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer. 3. Care should be taken not to injure your hand with the cutter when cleaning.
  • Page 40 4. Clean the print head element with a print head cleaner, cotton swab, or soft cloth slightly moistened with ethyl alcohol. NOTE: Please purchase the print head cleaner (P/No. 24089500013) from your authorised TOSHIBA TEC service representative. Soft Cloth Cutter...

  • Page 41: Covers

    EO1-33052 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10.2 COVERS 10.2 COVERS 1. Turn off the power, open the battery cover, and remove the battery pack. 2. The covers should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NOTE: Clean the printer cover with an electrostatic free cleaner for automated office equipment.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    WARNING! If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, do not attempt to repair it by yourself. Turn off the printer, then contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. When a problem occurs during operation, the status indicator will blink or light.
  • Page 43 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Status Cause Corrective action Indicator There is insufficient Open the media cover and close it area in the flash ROM. again. Erase the data. Blinks in The print mode is not Open the media cover and close it selected correctly.
  • Page 44 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective action Other problems Cause The printer stops The battery is nearly Replace the battery with printing each time one end. a fully charged one. label is issued. The battery life is Replace the battery with a new one which has expired.
  • Page 45 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Corrective action Cause IrDA communication The communication Send the correct cannot be used. mode is incorrect. communication mode. Set the correct printer ID The printer ID is incorrect. on the PC or handy terminal.
  • Page 46 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Cause Corrective action Inquiries cannot be The printer power is not Turn on the power. made by the Bluetooth. turned on. (GH30 model only) The printer is posi- Move the printer closer, within 3 m. tioned out of communi- cation range.
  • Page 47 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Other problems Corrective action The printer power is not Wireless LAN Turn on the power. turned on. communication cannot be used. (GH40 model The printer is posi- only) Move the printer closer tioned out of communi- to the position where the cation range.
  • Page 48 11. TROUBLESHOOTING EO1-33052 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Cause Corrective action Print failure The print head is dirty. Clean the print head. The media is discol- Replace the media roll oured. with a new one. Replace the media roll Un-specified media is used.
  • Page 49 PRINTED IN JAPAN EO1-33052 Cover 4_TOSHIBA.p65 10/31/2005, 1:53 PM...

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