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  • Page 1 TEC Portable Printer B-SP2D SERIES Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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. IrDA Protocol Stack Deep Core Please be sure to read the enclosed Precautions for Handling ©...
  • Page 3 Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hungary, Liechtenstein *: Applicable only to the Bluetooth Module. For Europe Hereby, TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, declares that this TEC-BTM is 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 Since this product uses extremely low power compared with mobile phones, it cannot possibly interfere the pacemakers and defibrillators. 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 -...
  • 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 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. ■...
  • Page 9 • Do not connect the battery to a power outlet or a car cigarette lighter jack as this may cause the battery to overheat, burst or burn. • Because the B-SP2D-BT battery is exclusively for the B-SP2D printer, do not use the battery in other machines. Doing so may damage the battery or affect the performance and life of the battery.
  • Page 10 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TEC 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

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL • B-SP2D Series Model name description B - S P 2 D - G H 2 0 -Q M 1.2 ACCESSORIES Owner’s Manual (1 copy) Belt Holder (1 pc.) SMW-3x8 Screw (2 pcs.) Destination Interface...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRINTER Item Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating humidity Print mode Print head Print method Print head dot density Print speed Effective print width (NOTE 2) Font (NOTE 2) Outline Font Bar code types (NOTE 3) 2-dimensional code Description GH20/30 model: 114mm (W) x 91mm (H) x 44mm (D)

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

    2. SPECIFICATIONS Item Interface Power source NOTES: 1. Print speed automatically changes depending on the operating temperature, head temperature, and battery voltage. 2. Some fonts and bar codes are not available depending on the print mode. 3. Some two-dimensional codes are not available depending on the print mode. 2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) The following specification is applicable only to the GH20 model.

  • Page 17: Wireless Lan Interface

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.4 WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE The following specification is applicable only to the GH40 model. Item Communication method Supporting print protocol Communicable distance Client protocol Security protocol Flow control Antenna Parameter setting 2.5 IrDA INTERFACE Item Type Transmission speed Communicable distance Peak wavelength of the infrared ray...

  • Page 18: Battery

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.6 BATTERY Item Type Voltage Capacity Description Lithium-ion battery DC 7.4V 1400mAh 2- 4 EO1-33038 2.6 BATTERY...

  • Page 19: Media

    2. SPECIFICATIONS EO1-33038 2.7 MEDIA 2.7 MEDIA Label Feed direction Tag/Receipt Black Mark (on reverse side) 2- 5...
  • Page 20 2. SPECIFICATIONS Media Item Label/Receipt pitch Label/Receipt length Backing paper width Media width Gap/black mark length Distance between the label edge and the backing paper edge Effective print width Effective print length Margin Outer roll diameter Roll direction NOTES: 1. Do not use the media other than the above to ensure print quality and print head life. 2.

  • Page 21: Appearance

    3. APPEARANCE 3. APPEARANCE 3.1 FRONT VIEW IrDA Interface Window Status Indicator Media Cover Media Cover Release Catch Cable Band (GH20 model only) Power Button FEED Button 3- 1 EO1-33038 3.1 FRONT VIEW Battery Cover Cutter Backing Paper Outlet Media Outlet Serial Interface Connector (GH20 model only)

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    3. APPEARANCE 3.2 INTERIOR Feed Gap Sensor Strip Roller Print Head Media Holder Media Guide 3.3 OPERATION PANEL FEED Button When this button is pressed, the printer issues the same label as the one issued last. The function of this button differs depending on the print mode.

  • Page 23: Installing The Printer

    1. Be sure to turn OFF the printer before loading the battery. 2. Use the B-SP2D-BT lithium-ion battery pack only. B-SP2D-BT battery pack, be sure to use the optional B-SP2D-CHG battery charger or B-SP2D-CHG5 5-slot battery charger. this may cause explosion, combustion, or heat.
  • Page 24 4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 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. 3) Close the battery cover completely. NOTES: 1. If the battery cover is not completely closed, the battery pack may drop from the printer while it is carried, causing injury.

  • Page 25: Installing The Media Guide

    4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE 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. 1) Slide the media cover release catches inside and open the media cover.
  • Page 26 EO1-33038 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

    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 However, when using the outside wound paper, it is necessary to fit the media guide for outside wound paper.

  • Page 28: Loading The Media

    5. LOADING THE MEDIA 5. LOADING THE MEDIA 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. When loading the media, you do not have to turn off the power.
  • Page 29 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 3.
  • Page 30 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 3.

  • Page 31: 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 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. 3) Secure the serial interface cable tightly to the printer with the cable band. Then, fold back the cable band's end and insert it into any of the openings of the band.
  • Page 33 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 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 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 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.
  • Page 37 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. • When issuing the labels in strip mode, the printer prints labels one by one each time the FEED button is pressed.

  • Page 38: 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. All media should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the media or printer.

  • Page 39: General Maintenance

    10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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. Cutter Print Head Element 5.

  • Page 41: Covers

    10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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

    11.TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Status Cause Indicator There is insufficient area in the flash ROM. Blinks in The print mode is not selected correctly. The battery voltage is Lights low. in Red The battery is nearly Lights end. Orange The printer is printing Blinks or communicating with the PC or handy...
  • Page 44 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems The printer stops printing each time one label is issued. IrDA communication cannot be used. Cause The battery is nearly end. The battery life is expired. The printer power is not turned on. The printer is apart from the PC or handy terminal for over 10cm.
  • Page 45 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems IrDA communication cannot be used. Serial interface communication cannot be used. (GH20 model only) Cause The communication mode is incorrect. The printer ID is incorrect. The IrDA interface window faces improper direction. The print mode is incorrect.
  • Page 46 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Inquiries cannot be made by the Bluetooth. (GH30 model only) Bluetooth communica- tion cannot be used. (GH30 model only) Cause The printer power is not turned on. The printer is posi- tioned out of communi- cation range. The operating area is subject to noise or interference.
  • Page 47 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Wireless LAN communication cannot be used. (GH40 model only) Cause The printer power is not turned on. The printer is posi- tioned out of communi- cation range. Obstacle blocks the radio wave. The operating area is subject to noise or interference.
  • Page 48 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems Print failure Blurred print The printer receives print data but does not print. Cause The print head is dirty. The media is discol- oured. Un-specified media is used. The media cover release catches are not locked completely. Un-specified media is used.
  • Page 50 EO1-33038C...

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