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TEC Color Printer
CB-416/426-T3 SERIES
Maintenance Manual
Document No. EO18-33002A
Original Aug., 1998
(Revised Mar., 1999)
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 TEC Color Printer CB-416/426-T3 SERIES Maintenance Manual Document No. EO18-33002A Original Aug., 1998 (Revised Mar., 1999) PRINTED IN JAPAN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual. Copyright © 2000 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN...

  • Page 3: Unpacking

    1. UNPACKING EO18-33002A 1.1 PROCEDURE 1. UNPACKING 1.1 PROCEDURE 1) Open the carton. 2) Unpack the accessories from the carton. 3) Unpack the printer and remove the side pads (L) and (R). 4) Place the printer on a level surface. Media Side Owner's Manual Black Screw...

  • Page 4: Checks

    EO18-33002A 1. UNPACKING 1.2 CHECKS 6) Remove the six pieces of tape to open the top cover and remove the rear pad. Tape Fig. 1-2 Tape Tape Rear Pad 7) Remove the 12 pieces of tape from the internal parts. 8) Turn all of the head levers to the OPEN position to open the pinch roller ass'y and remove the sheet of paper protecting the print heads.

  • Page 5: Main Unit Replacement

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT 2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT WARNING! Disconnect the power cord before replacing the main parts. CAUTION: Never remove the red screws. Doing so will change the adjustment. 1) Turn the power off. 2) Open the top cover and remove all of the ribbon module.

  • Page 6: Replacing The Cpu Pc Board

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD 2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD 1) Disconnect all connectors from the CPU PC board. 2) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws (small washer type) and four SMW-3x6. 3) Remove the CPU PC board from the driver PC board. SMW-3x6 Screw DIP SW...

  • Page 7: Replacing Hchk Pc Board

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.2 REPLACING THE HCHK PC BOARD 2.2 REPLACING THE HCHK PC BOARD 1) Remove the SMW-3x6 screw from the HCHK PC board. 2) Release the HCHK PC board from the locking support. Locking Support HCHK PC Board SMW-3x6 Screw Driver PC Boared Fig.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Driver Pc Board

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD 2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD WARNING! Replace only with the same type and rated fuse for continued protection against risk of fire. 1) Remove the CPU PC board. (See Section 2.1.) 2) Disconnect all connectors from the driver PC board.
  • Page 9 2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Media Sensor Voltage After replacing the driver PC board, be sure to adjust the sensor voltage using the procedure below. When adjusting the black mark sensor, place IJ16 tag paper (OSAKA SEALING) so that the sensor can sense the print area of the tag paper.

  • Page 10: Replacing Hwc Pc Board

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.4 REPLACING THE HWC PC BOARD 2.4 REPLACING THE HWC PC BOARD 1) Remove the CPU PC board. (See Section 2.1.) 2) Remove the driver PC board. (See Section 2.3.) 3) Disconnect all cables from the HWC PC board. 4) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws (small washer type) and two SMW-3x6 screws to detach the HWC PC board from the driver PC board.

  • Page 11: Replacing Pdm Pc Board

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.5 REPLACING THE PDM PC BOARD 2.5 REPLACING THE PDM PC BOARD 1) Disconnect all cables from the PDM PC board. 2) Remove the four SMW-3x6 screws to detach the PDM PC board. SMW-3x6 Screw SMW-3x6 Screw PDM PC Board Fig.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Ps Unit

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.6 REPLACING THE PS UNIT 2.6 REPLACING THE PS UNIT WARNING! Replace only with the same type and rated fuse for continued protection against risk of fire. 1) Disconnect the two cables from CN1 and CN2 on the PS unit. 2) Remove the five SMW-4x8 screws to detach the PS unit.

  • Page 13: Replacing The Platen Motor And Feed Motor

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN MOTOR AND FEED MOTOR 2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN MOTOR AND FEED MOTOR 1) Remove the PS unit. (See Section 2.6.) 2) Disconnect the three cables from CN13, CN25 and CN27 on the driver PC board, and cut the cable band binding the feed motor cable.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Ribbon Motor Ass'y

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.8 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTOR ASS'Y 2.8 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTOR ASS’Y 1) Remove the driver PC board. (See Section 2.3.) 2) Cut the cable band binding the ribbon motor ass’y and remove the four SMW-4x8 screws to detach the ribbon motor ass’y.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Solenoid Ass'y

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.9 REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASS'Y 2.9 REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASS’Y 1) Remove the PS unit. (See Section 2.6.) 2) Disconnect the solenoid ass’y cables from CN39 (yellow), CN31 (cyan), CN23 (magenta), and CN17 (black) on the driver PC board. Cut the cable band which binds the solenoid ass’y cable. 3) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws to detach the solenoid ass’y.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Print Head

    EO18-33002A 2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT 2.10 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD 2.10REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD WARNING! Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot!. CAUTION: 1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head. 2. NEVER touch the connector pins. Touching them may cause a static electric discharge which will damage the print head.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Platen And Media Sensor

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.11 REPLACING THE PLATEN AND MEDIA SENSOR 2.11 REPLACING THE PLATEN AND MEDIA SENSOR CAUTION: NEVER remove the red screws. Doing so will change the adjustment. 1) Lift all the print head mechanism and turn the media sensor positioning knob so that the detection point of the media sensor is positioned at the center.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Pinch Roller Ass'y

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.12 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER ASS'Y 9) After replacing the platen or media sensor, refer to the following [CHECK] and [ADJUSTMENT] and reassemble in the reverse order of removal. CHECK 1. The media sensor moves smoothly by turning the knob. 2.

  • Page 19: Dip Switch Settings

    2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.13 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 2.13DIP SWITCH SETTINGS DIP SW 1 DIP switch 1 is positioned at the lower left of the driver PC board. NOTES: 1. Be sure to set the all switches of DIP SW 1 to OFF. “OFF”...
  • Page 20 2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33002A 2.13 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Function ON/OFF Without Stacker Module With Without Cutter Module With Must be set to OFF. Ribbon Near End No. detection of ribbon near end. Pause when the ribbon near end is detected. The ribbon near end status is sent to the PC.

  • Page 21: Installation Procedure For Optional Equipment

    EO18-33002A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM) 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WARNING! Be sure to unplug the power cord before installing any optional equipment. 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM) Description Q’ty/Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Cover Screw (SMW-4x8) 1) Open the top cover and remove the two B-4x6 screws to detach the front cover.
  • Page 22 EO18-33002A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM) 4) Attach the cutter cover to the cutter unit with the two screws. Cutter Cover Cutter Unit Screw Fig. 3-2 5) Closet the top cover. 6) Remove the VR blind cover from the rear of the printer and set the DIP switch 2-2 to ON. 7) When the cut position needs to be fine adjusted, refer to section 5.3.1.2.

  • Page 23: Ribbon Module (Cb-1004-Qm)

    EO18-33002A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM) 3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM) Description Q'ty/Unit Ribbon Module Ribbon Tension Sheet Sheet Fixing Plate D-3x5 Screw 1) Remove the ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft. 2) When the CB-1904-RK-QM Super Premium Ribbon Kit is installed in the printer, attach the enclosed ribbon tension sheet and the sheet fixing plate using the following procedure.
  • Page 24 EO18-33002A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM) 3) Insert the ribbon onto the ribbon shaft so that the notch of the ribbon core aligns with the protrusion on the ribbon shaft. 4) Attach the ribbon stopper to the ribbon shaft. 5) Unroll about 30 cm of the ribbon then place the ribbon module on the ribbon.

  • Page 25: Print Head Fan

    EO18-33002A 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.3 PRINT HEAD FAN 3.3 PRINT HEAD FAN When printing a high print rate pattern in batch mode, the print head will overheat, causing the print head protection circuit to be activated. This will stop printing with displaying the error message “EXCESS HEAD TEMP”.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • Replace the driver PC board. Poor printing 1. The print paper is of poor quality. • Use the media approved by TOSHIBA TEC. • Clean the print head. 2. Dirty print head • Fasten the head lever completely. 3. The head lever fastens the print head incompletely.
  • Page 27 4. TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Cause Solution Blurred print 1. Poor media quality. • Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified media. 2. Dust is on the media. • Clean the print head and remove any dust from the media. 1. Improper ribbon loading Ribbon wrinkle •...
  • Page 28 CAUTION: 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may...

  • Page 29: Diag. Test Operation

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION In system mode the diag. test operation is used to diagnose the printer and to set the parameters by using the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys on the operation panel.

  • Page 30: Self Test Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.2 SELF TEST MODE 5.2 SELF TEST MODE In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print. 5.2.1 Automatic Diagnostic Printing The data from 1 to 9 on a sample print is printed. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...
  • Page 31 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.2 SELF TEST MODE Sample Print VERSION PARTS NO. CHECK SUM PROGRAM (BOOT) V1.0 7200 [Print Condition] PROGRAM (PROGRAM) V1.0 FMRM0048401 C500 • Preset count MASK 6D44 • Print speed : 6”...
  • Page 32 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Apr. 20, ’99) 5.2 SELF TEST MODE (3) EEPROM Backup Check EEPROM BACK UP Read/write check OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written. NG: Data in the check area cannot be properly read/written.
  • Page 33 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.2 SELF TEST MODE (8) Print head temperature check HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR : AD AF AF B1 Temperature of black print head (A/D value) Temperature of magenta print head (A/D value) Temperature of cyan print head (A/D value) Temperature of yellow print head (A/D value) (9) Print head resistance rank HEAD RESISTANCE RANK :...
  • Page 34 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.2 SELF TEST MODE (13) Paper end sensor PAPER END SENSOR : 0 (0:PAPER EXIST, 1: END) Paper end sensor 0: Presence of paper 1: Paper end (14) Cutter home position sensor CUTTER SENSOR : 0 (0: OUT OF POSITION, 1: IN THE POSITION) Cutter sensor 0: Out of home position...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Counter Printing

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.2 SELF TEST MODE 5.2.2 Maintenance Counter Printing The data from 1 to I on a sample print is printed. This data is the printer status and the value set in the parameter setting mode. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...
  • Page 36 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.2 SELF TEST MODE Sample Print TL FEED 0.0Km FEED 0.0Km [Print Condition] 232C ERR • Preset count PW FALL • Print speed : 6”/sec. HEAD 1 HEAD2 CB-426 • Sensor : No sensor BLACK MAGENTA CYAN YELLOW...
  • Page 37 EO18-33002A 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.2 SELF TEST MODE NOTES: 1. Item from (2) through (16) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear. 2. If the distance is 5.5 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

  • Page 38: Parameter Setting Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE The following 12 items are set in the parameter setting mode. The values set in this mode are printed on the sample print of the maintenance counter. Setting procedure and functions are provided below. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 39: Parameter Setting Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Parameter Setting Mode Table Mode Name Function POSITION <Position adjustment mode> Fine adjustment of the print start position, cut position, reverse feed distance, print stop position, and X-coordinate PRINT DENSITY <Print tone fine adjustment mode>...

  • Page 40: Position Adjustment Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Apr. 20, ’99) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.1 Position Adjustment Mode 5.3.1.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 >...

  • Page 41: Cut Position Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.1.2 Cut Position Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key.

  • Page 42: Reverse Feed Distance Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.1.3 Reverse Feed Distance Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key.
  • Page 43 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Print start position fine adjustment example + 0.0 mm Feed Direction Fig. 5-3 - 10 mm - 10.0 mm Fig. 5-4 + 10 mm + 10.0 mm Fig. 5-5 Cut position fine adjustment example Cut Position + 0.0 mm Print Head...
  • Page 44 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Reverse feed distance fine adjustment example + 0.0 mm Feed Direction Fig. 5-9 Print start position +3.0 mm +3.0 mm Fig. 5-10 -3.0 mm -3.0 mm Fig. 5-11 5-16...

  • Page 45: Print Stop Position Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.1.4 Print Stop Position Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key.

  • Page 46: X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.1.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key.
  • Page 47 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE X-coordinate Fine Adjustment Example Feed direction To down printing +0.0 mm Fig. 5-12 Bottom first printing -50.0 mm -50.0 mm Fig. 5-13 + 50.0 mm +50.0 mm Fig. 5-14 NOTES: 4. The X-coordinate fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the X-coordinate of the drawing in the left or right direction.

  • Page 48: Print Tone Fine Adjustment Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.2 Print Tone Fine Adjustment Mode Press the [PAUSE] key. Power off Turn on the power while Press the [FEED] or holding down the [FEED] [RESTART] key to adjust key and [PAUSE] key. the print tone.

  • Page 49: And Y-Directions Fine Adjustment Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.3 X and Y-Directions Fine Adjustment Mode 5.3.3.1 Setting Conditions for Adjustment Value Confirmation Print Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 >...

  • Page 50: Status Print Before X/Y-Directions Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.3.2 Status print before X/Y-directions adjustment The following test patterns which show the status before X/Y-directions adjustment are printed. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. <...
  • Page 51 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE CB-416 CB-426 NOTES: 1. When an error occurs during printing, the error message is displayed and printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the display shows “<2> PARAMETER SET”. Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.

  • Page 52: X-Direction Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.3.3 X-direction fine adjustment Check the point where a line of each color aligns with a black line on the X-direction test pattern and enter the obtained adjustment value. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
  • Page 53 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Adjustment example (CB-416) X-direction fine adjustment method is explained using magenta. These lines indicate Y-direction alignment. (When they align and form an almost Cyan straight line, the adjustment is completed.) Magenta Yellow Cyan Feed...
  • Page 54 EO18-33002A 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Adjustment example (CB-426) X-direction fine adjustment method is explained using 2nd print head. These lines indicate Y- direction alignment. 2nd Print (When they align and form Head an almost straight line, the adjustment is completed.) Feed 2nd Print...

  • Page 55: Y-Direction Fine Adjustment

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.3.4 Y-Direction Fine Adjustment Check the point where a line of each color aligns with a black line on theYX-direction test pattern and enter the obtained adjustment value. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
  • Page 56 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Adjustment example (CB-416) Y-direction fine adjustment method is explained using magenta. These lines indicate X-direction alignment. (When they align and form an almost straight line, the adjustment is completed.) Feed Y-direction misalignment A and B : + (plus) direction C and D : - (minus) direction 1) Check where magenta belongs among rows A~D within the Portion 4.
  • Page 57 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A Adjustment example (CB-426) Y-direction fine adjustment method is explained using 2nd print head. These lines indicate X-direction alignment. (When they align and form an almost straight line, the adjustment is completed.) Feed Y-direction misalignment A and B : + (plus) direction C and D : - (minus) direction 1) Check where 2nd print head belongs among rows A~D within the Portion 4.

  • Page 58: Adjustment Value Confirmation Print

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.3.5 Adjustment Value Confirmation Print The test patterns which shows the status after X/Y-directions adjustment are printed. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. <...
  • Page 59 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE CB-416 CB-426 NOTES: 1. When an error occurs during printing, the error message is displayed and printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the display shows “<2> PARAMETER SET”. Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.

  • Page 60: Print Start Position Fine Adjustment Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.4 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment Mode Using the following procedure, the print start position of each print head can be fine adjusted for page 1 to page 10. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 61: Printer Parameter Setting Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.5 Printer Parameter Setting Mode 5.3.5.1 Character Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 >...

  • Page 62: Font Zero Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.5.2 Font Zero Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 .

  • Page 63: Control Code Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.5.3 Control Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 .

  • Page 64: Pulse Motor Speed Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.5.4 Pulse Motor Speed Selection If a color misalignment occurs when using the ribbon saving function frequently, increase the pulse motor speed by 4% to prevent the color misalignment. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 65: Euro Font Code Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.5.5 Euro Font Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 .

  • Page 66: Platen Speed Fine Adjustment Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.6 Platen Speed Fine Adjustment Mode If a color misalignment occurs due to paper thickness, elasticity, slack, etc., change the platen speed to prevent the color misalignment. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 67: Color Designation Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.7 Color Designation Mode Select use or non use of each print head using the following procedure. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

  • Page 68: Ribbon Type Selection Mode

    EO18-33002A 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.8 Ribbon Type Selection Mode Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 .

  • Page 69: Supply Holder's Paper End Sensor Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.9 Supply Holder’s Paper End Sensor Selection Using the following procedure, use or non use of the supply holder’s paper end sensor is used can be selected. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 70: Resolution Selection

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 5.3.10 Resolution Selection Using the following procedure, the resolution can be selected between Normal Mode and Fine Mode. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

  • Page 71: Test Print Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Apr. 20 ‘99) 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE Test print mode contains normal test print and process test print. 5.4.1 Normal Test Print Eight kinds of test prints are provided in the test print mode. When performing the test print, 8 parameters should be set.
  • Page 72 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE From of the preceding page. Set the print count from those at the 5000 (Print count 5000) Press the [FEED] right by pressing the [FEED] key or 1000 (Print count 1000) key and [RESTART] [RESTART] key.
  • Page 73 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A (Revision Date: Apr. 20 ‘99) 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE From of the preceding page. Set the issue mode type [ S ] N O C U T Select the issue mode type from [S] Standard mode those at the right by pressing (Batch printing without cut) Press the...
  • Page 74 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE From of the preceding page. Set the label length L E N . 1 0 2 m m 300 (Label length 300 mm) Select the label length from 299 (Label length 299 mm) Press the [FEED] those at the right by pressing...
  • Page 75 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE From of the preceding page. < 3 > T E S T P R I N T Press the [PAUSE] key. C O N D I T I O N From of the preceding page.
  • Page 76 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE 7. When an error occurs during a test print, the error message is displayed and printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the display shows “<3> TEST PRINT”. Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.

  • Page 77: Process Test Print

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE 5.4.2 Process Test Print In the process test print, the test print is automatically performed under the following conditions. • OPERATION One label feed. Slant line print (4 colors), character print, color bar print •...
  • Page 78 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.4 TEST PRINT MODE From of the next page. P R I N T ( R E F L ) Press the [PAUSE] key. [Characters are printed on 3 labels.] < 3 > T E S T P R I N T Press the [PAUSE] key.

  • Page 79: Ram Clear Mode

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE In RAM clear mode, various data written on the EEP-ROM can be initialized. There are three clear functions; Maintenance counter clear, parameter clear and print step clear in the parameter setting mode. After referring to the following table specify and clear or initialize the data.

  • Page 80: Ram Clear Mode

    EO18-33002A 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION (Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000) 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE Mode Name Function This clear should be employed when initializing the following parameters PARAMETER CLEAR to the settings before shipment. Confirmation can be made through the automatic diagnostic procedure in self test mode.

  • Page 81: Maintenance Counter Clear

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE 5.5.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key three times.

  • Page 82: Parameter Clear

    5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33002A 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE 5.5.2 Parameter Clear Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key three times.

  • Page 83: Print Step Clear

    EO18-33002A 5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE 5.5.3 Print Step clear Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key. < 1 > D I A G . V 1 . O A Press the [FEED] key three times.

  • Page 84: Program Download

    6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD EO18-33002 (Revision Date: Jan. 20 '99) 6.1 FLOPPY DISK 6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD The main program for the printer has been written onto the flash ROM. If the main program is upgraded, due to the addition/change of the specification, download the main program from the PC to the printer with the download floppy disks and RS-232C or Centronics interface.
  • Page 85 6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD EO18-33002 (Revision Date: Jan. 20 '99) 6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE Run the Setup.exe in the Program Loader FDK. When the Program Loader has been installed, the following message will appear. NOTE: Once the Program Loader has been installed, it is not required to be installed on the same PC each time the new program is downloaded.
  • Page 86 6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD EO18-33002 (Revision Date: Jan. 20 '99) 6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE Copy the prog.bin file in the Program Data FDK to the directory of Program Loader. Program Data FDK CB-418-T3 (Sample) CB-416-T3-QQ/QP Program Data DISK #V1.0 28th August 1998 FMRM0048401:9200,D300 V001.000 The directory is created in the Program Files as a default.
  • Page 87 EO18-33002 6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD (Revision Date: Jan. 20 '99) 6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE Select the output device from COM1, COM2, or LPT1. (COM1 and COM2: RS232C, LPT1: Centronics) Select Program for the Target. Usually, Boot program is not downloaded. Click on the [Start] button to start the program download. While the program is being downloaded, the printer LCD shows "PROGRAM LOAD".
  • Page 88 6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD EO18-33002 (Revision Date: Jan. 20 '99) 6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE When the communication between the PC and the printer is completed, the following message will appear on the PC screen. However, in case of Centronics interface, the program write onto the flash ROM has not been completed yet.

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