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TEC Thermal Printer
B-450 SERIES
Maintenance Manual
Document No. EO18-33003A
Original
Dec., 1998
(Revision May, 2000)
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 TEC Thermal Printer B-450 SERIES Maintenance Manual Document No. EO18-33003A Original Dec., 1998 (Revision May, 2000) PRINTED IN JAPAN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EO18-33003A TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. UNPACKING ...................... 1- 1 1.1 PROCEDURE ..................... 1- 1 1.2 CHECKS ..................... 1- 2 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT ................2- 1 2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD ............2- 1 2.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR ................. 2- 3 2.2.1 Ribbon Motor..................
  • Page 3 EO18-33003A Page 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION .................. 6- 1 6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION ........... 6- 1 6.1.1 When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard ....... 6- 1 6.1.2 When using the operation panel ............6- 2 6.2 SELF TEST MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) ..6- 3 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter and Automatic Diagnostic Printings ....
  • Page 4 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 5 1. UNPACKING EO18-33003A 1.1 PROCEDURE 1. UNPACKING 1.1 PROCEDURE 1) Open the carton. 2) Unpack the side pads (L)/(R) and cushions and the printer from the carton. 3) Unpack the accessories from the carton. Dust Cover Ass’y Dust Cover Base Carton Printer Owner’s Manual Accessory...
  • Page 6 1. UNPACKING EO18-33003A 1.2 CHECKS 4) Remove the three pieces of tape from the printer. Tape Fig. 1-2 5) Open the top cover. 6) Remove the three pieces of tape and print head pad from the printer. Print Head Pad Print Head Platen Tape...

  • Page 7: Major Unit Replacement

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT WARNING! Disconnect power cord before replacing important parts. Lubrication CAUTION: 1) Lubrication: During parts replacement 2) Kinds of oil: Kinds of oil: FLOIL G-488: 1Kg can. (Part No. 19454906001). Any machine is generally in its best condition when delivered;...
  • Page 8 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD 4) Disconnect the nine harnesses from CN3 to CN5, CN9, CN12, CN13, CN14, CN20 and CN21 on the CPU PC board. CN21 CN14 CN13 CPU PC Board CN20 CN12 Fig.

  • Page 9: Replacing The Motor

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR 2.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR Before removing the motors, refer to Section 2.1 to detach the top cover and CPU PC board. 2.2.1 Ribbon Motor 1) Remove the two PT-3x10 screws and harnesses to detach the ribbon motor attaching plate. Harness PT-3x10 Screw Ribbon Motor...
  • Page 10 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR 2) Remove the four SMW-2.6x6 screws to detach the two ribbon motors from the ribbon motor attaching plate. Ribbon Motor Attaching Plate FLOIL G-488 FLOIL G-488 SMW-2.6x6 Screw Ribbon Motor Ribbon Motor Fig.

  • Page 11: Stepping Motor

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR 2.2.2 Stepping Motor WARNING! Be careful not to get burned when handling the stepping motor since it becomes very hot while printing. 1) Remove the two PT-3x10 screws to detach the stepping motor ass’y. PT-3x10 Screw Stepping Motor Ass’y Fig.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Ps Unit

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.3 REPLACING THE PS UNIT 2.3 REPLACING THE PS UNIT WARNING! Replace only with the same type and rated of fuse for contin- ued protection against risk of fire. 1) Refer to Section 2.1 to detach the top cover. 2) Remove the T-3x10 screw to detach the side cover R.
  • Page 13 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.3 REPLACING THE PS UNIT 4) Release the two hooks securing the printer unit. CPU PC Board Head Release Lever R Hook Fig. 2-10 5) Detach the printer unit from the bottom cover. Printer Unit PS Unit Bottom Cover Fig.
  • Page 14 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.3 REPLACING THE PS UNIT 6) Detach the PS unit from the bottom cover. Bottom Cover PS Unit Fig. 2-12 7) Disconnect the power harness from CN3 on the PS unit. Remove the SMW-4x8 screw to release the ground wire of the inlet ass’y.
  • Page 15 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.3 REPLACING THE PS UNIT 8) Disconnect the inlet ass’y from CN1 on the PS unit. PS Unit Inlet Ass’y Fig. 2-14 9) Replace the PS unit with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Print Head

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.4 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD 2.4 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD CAUTION: 1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head. 2. NEVER touch the connector pins. Touching them may cause a static elec- tric discharge which will damage the print head. 1) Push down the head release lever R to open the print head block.
  • Page 17 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.5 REPLACING THE HEAD CONTROL PC BOARD (FOR THE B-452-HS MODEL) 2.5 REPLACING THE HEAD CONTROL PC BOARD (FOR THE B-452-HS MODEL) 1) Open the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1.) 2) Remove the two PT-3x10 screws to detach the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1.) 3) Disconnect the harness and flat cable from CN1 and CN2 on the head control PC board, respectively.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Media Sensor

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR 2.6.1 B-452-TS Model Replacing the Sensor PCB (TR) 1) Push down the head release lever R to open the print head block. (Refer tp Sectopm 2.4.) 2) Remove the sensor holder from the sensor holder arm.
  • Page 19 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR 4) Release the sensor holder while spreading the tabs of the sensor holder. Be careful not to break the tabs when spreading them. Sensor Holder Fixed Portion Fig. 2-21 5) Disconnect the harness from the sensor PCB (TR), and remove the sensor PCB (TR) from the sensor holder by releasing it from the two rivets.
  • Page 20 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR Replacing the Sensor PCB (LED) 1) Open the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1) 2) Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1.) 3) Push down the head release lever R to open the print head block. (Refer to Section 2.4.) 4) Detach the printer unit from the bottom cover.

  • Page 21: B-452-Hs Model

    2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR 2.6.2 B-452-HS Model Replacing the Sensor PCB (TR) 1) Push down the head release lever R to open the print head block. (Refer to Section 2.4.) 2) Set the sensor knob to position 5 and lift the sensor holder. 3) Push out the rivet from the back side of the sensor holder and release the sensor PCB cover from the sensor holder.
  • Page 22 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR Replacing the Sensor PCB (LED) 1) Push down the head release lever R to open the print head block. (Refer to Section 2.4.) 2) Push the sensor release lever to the direction indicated by the arrow and lift the sensor block. Sensor Release Lever Sensor Block Fig.
  • Page 23 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.6 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR 5) Push out the rivet which secures the sensor PCB (LED) from the back side of the sensor block. 6) Disconnect the harness from the sensor PCB (LED) and remove the sensor PCB (LED) from the sensor block.
  • Page 24 2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33003A 2.7 REPLACING THE 600 DPI EXPIO PC BOARD (FOR B-452-HS MODEL) 2.7 REPLACING THE 600 DPI EXPIO PC BOARD (FOR B-452-HS MODEL) 1) Open the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1.) 2) Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 2.1.) 3) Disconnect the harness and flat cable from CN1 and CN3 on the 600 DPI EXPIO PC board, respectively.

  • Page 25: Installation Procedure For The Optional Equipment

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) WARNING! 1. Disconnect the power cord before installing the cutter module. 2. Be careful not to injure your fingers when installing the cutter module. 3.1.1 Packing List All the following parts are supplied with the kit.
  • Page 26 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) 3) Disconnect the KEY LED harness from CN14 on the CPU PC board and detach the side cover L. CPU PC Board Side Cover L CN14 KEY LED PC Board KEY LED PC Harness Fig.
  • Page 27 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) 6) Remove the paper scale from the platen block. Platen Block Paper Scale Fig. 3-6 NOTE: Store the removed paper scale in a safe place so that it may be replaced should the cutter module be removed in the future.
  • Page 28 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) Remove the cutter cover from the cutter unit by pressing the tab. Cutter Cover Cutter Unit Fig. 3-9 10) Pass the cutter harness through the square hole indicated in the following picture so that the 13- pin connector comes to the CPU PC board side.
  • Page 29 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) 12) Pass the cutter harness under the platen and connect it to the cutter unit. Platen Cutter Harness Cutter Unit Fig. 3-12 NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the cutter harness by the tab of the cutter unit (enclosed portion) when installing the cutter unit.
  • Page 30 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-7204-QM) 15) Fit the tabs on the reverse side of the cutter cover into the notches of the cutter unit to attach the cutter cover. Cutter Unit Cutter Cover Fig.

  • Page 31: Centronics Interface Board (B-7704-C-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.2 CENTRONICS INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-C-QM) 3.2 CENTRONICS INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-C-QM) 3.2.1 Packing List All the following parts are supplied with the kit. Make sure you have all items shown below. Centronics I/F Board (1 pc.) CENTRO Flat Cable (1 pc.) Installation Manual (1 pc.) Locking Support WLS-16-0...
  • Page 32 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.2 CENTRONICS INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-C-QM) 5) Fit the enclosed locking support into the Centronics I/F board. 6) Secure the Centronics I/F board to the CPU PC board with the two B-3x6 screws and locking support as follows.

  • Page 33: Expansion I/O Interface Board (B-7704-Io-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.3 EXPANSION I/O INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-IO-QM) 3.3 EXPANSION I/O INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-IO-QM) 3.3.1 Packing List All the following parts are supplied with the kit. Make sure you have all items shown below Expansion I/O Interface Expansion I/O Cable (1 pc.) Installation Manual (1 pc.)
  • Page 34 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.3 EXPANSION I/O INTERFACE BOARD (B-7704-IO-QM) 5) Secure the expansion I/O interface board to the CPU PC board with the enclosed two B-3x6 screws and the locking support as follows. CPU PC Board B-3x6 Screw Locking Support Expansion I/O...

  • Page 35: Expansion Memory Board (B-7804-E1M-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.4 EXPANSION MEMORY BOARD (B-7804-E1M-QM) 3.4 EXPANSION MEMORY BOARD (B-7804-E1M-QM) 3.4.1 Packing List All the following parts are supplied with the kit. Make sure you have all items shown below. NOTE: The B-7804-E1M-QM can be used for the products manufactured before August '99 (Serial No.

  • Page 36: Lan I/F Board (B-7704-Lan-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.5 LAN I/F BOARD (B-7704-LAN-QM) 3.5 LAN I/F BOARD (B-7704-LAN-QM) 3.5.1 Packing List All the following parts are supplied with the kit. Make sure you have all items shown below. Installation Manual (1 pc.) LAN Board (1 pc.) LAN Flat Cable (1 pc.) Locking Support (1 pc.)
  • Page 37 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.5 LAN I/F BOARD (B-7704-LAN-QM) 4) Connect the LAN flat cable to CN11 on the CPU PC board in the orientation indicated below. CPU PC Board CN11 LAN Flat Cable Fig. 3-28 5) Secure the LAN board to the CPU PC board with a locking support and two bind screws(B-3 x 6).

  • Page 38: Programmable Keyboard (Kb-80-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A 3.6 PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD (KB-80-QM) 3.6 PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD (KB-80-QM) WARNING! Be sure to turn the printer power OFF before connecting the KB-80-QM to the printer. 3.6.1 Installation Procedure 1) Turn off the printer power. 2) Connect the DIN cable of the KB-80-QM to the DIN connector of the B-450 printer.

  • Page 39: Strip Module (B-7904-H-Qm)

    3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) WARNING! 1. Disconnect the power cord before installing the strip module. 2. Be careful not to pinch the harnesses with the covers or strip module. Damaged harnesses may be short-circuited, causing electric shock, fire, or machine failure.
  • Page 40 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 3.7.2 Installation Procedure 1) Turn the power off. 2) Open the top cover and remove the two PT-3x10 screws. (Refer to Section 3.1.) 3) Disconnect the KEY LED harness from CN14 on the CPU PC board to detach the side cover L.
  • Page 41 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) For HS Model Open the print head block. The sensor block is fixed to the printer by the two hooks enclosed by the circles in the figure below. Release the hooks by pushing them in the direction indicated by the arrows, and remove the sensor block.
  • Page 42 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 8) Install the strip sensor harness (purple) under the three tabs, and then lead it to the front of the printer.
  • Page 43 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 10) Fit the strip sensor cover to the four holes in the right side of the printer. Hole Strip Sensor Harness Strip Sensor Cover Hole Paper Guide Base NOTES: 1.
  • Page 44 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 12) Insert the projection on the bottom of the printer into a small hole in the strip base. Printer (Bottom View) Strip Base Projection Fig.
  • Page 45 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 15) Exchange the paper scale of the platen block with the enclosed strip plate. Paper Scale Platen Block Strip Plate Exchange Fig. 3-43 16) Attach the strip module to the printer so that the upper guide plate of the right side of the strip module is inserted into slit B and the lower guide plate on the left side of the strip module is inserted into slot A.
  • Page 46 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 17) Secure the strip module with the enclosed PT-3x8 screw to the printer. Printer Strip Module PT-3x8 Screw Fig. 3-45 18) Unhook the strip lever by pushing it, and open the strip module. 19) Put aside the strip sensor harness (black) and the ground wire to attach the strip plate L to the frame base with the enclosed PT-3x8 screw.
  • Page 47 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 21) Fix the ground wire to the CPU PC board with the PT-3x10 screw which secure the CPU PC board. CPU PC Board Ground Wire Fig.
  • Page 48 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 23, 2001) 3.7 STRIP MODULE (B-7904-H-QM) 24) Return the platen block detached in STEP14 to the printer, and close the print head block. Print Head Block Strip Module Platen Block Fig.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Replace the HEAD CONTROL PC board. (HS model) Board. Blurred print. 1. Poor quality of paper. • Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified paper. 2. Dust is attached to the paper. • Clean the print head and remove the dust from the paper.

  • Page 50: On Line Operation

    5. ON LINE OPERATION EO18-33003A 5.1 RESET OPERATION 5. ON LINE OPERATION 5.1 RESET OPERATION 5.1.1 When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard This operation restores the printer to the initial status. • Sample operation Turn the power ON. (1) The printer is in stand-by or printing. L I N E (2) Press the [PAUSE] key on the printer.
  • Page 51 5. ON LINE OPERATION EO18-33003A 5.1 RESET OPERATION Display Indication Table Restoration by pressing the Printer Status [RESTART] Key. LCD Message Possible / Impossible On-line mode ON LINE The head is opened in on-line mode. HEAD OPEN In a pause state Possible PAUSE ****...
  • Page 52 5. ON LINE OPERATION EO18-33003A 5.1 RESET OPERATION 5.1.2 When using the operation panel To abort paper issue and clear the data transferred from the PC to the printer, use the following procedure to reset the printer. Power ON (1) Turn the power on. Power Online Error...
  • Page 53 5. ON LINE OPERATION EO18-33003A 5.1 RESET OPERATION Key Function Table (Operation Panel) Key Name Function Feeds a piece of paper. [FEED] Key Feeds the paper to the print start position. When printing is performed with the print position misaligned, the printer cannot print data on a proper position, therefore, feed one or two pieces of paper to set the paper to the proper position before printing.
  • Page 54 5. ON LINE OPERATION EO18-33003A 5.1 RESET OPERATION LED Indication Table (Operation Panel) Restoration by pressing Status request reset LED Indication Printer Status the [PAUSE] key command reception Possible/Impossible POWER ON LINE ERROR Possible/Impossible On-line mode Possible On-line mode Possible (during communication) The head cover is opened in on- Possible...

  • Page 55: Diag. Test Operation

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.1.1 When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard In system mode the diag. test operation is used to diagnose the printer and to set the parameters by using the [F1], [↑], [↓] and [→] keys on the operation panel.

  • Page 56: When Using The Operation Panel

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION 6.1.2 When using the operation panel (1) Turn the power ON while pressing and holding Power ON the [PAUSE] key. [PAUSE] (2) Self diagnosis is performed. Power Online Error (3) Start a self diagnosis print.

  • Page 57: Self Test Mode (When Using The Kb-80-Qm Optional Keyboard)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE 6.2 SELF TEST MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print. 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter and Automatic Diagnostic Printings Maintenance Counter Printing The data from (1) to (35) on a sample print A is printed.
  • Page 58 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 22, 2001) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE Sample Print A TL FEED 0.0km [PC] [Print Condition] (19) FEED 0.0km FEED +0.0mm • Preset count PRINT 0.0km +0.0mm (20) BACK +0.0mm (21) • Print speed : 2”/sec.
  • Page 59 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 22, 2001) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE 2) Parameters Item Contents Feed speed adjustment -10.0 % to +10.0 % (10) X axis fine adjustment -99.5 mm to +99.5 mm (11) Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage -15 step to 0 step (12) Character code selection...
  • Page 60 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Jan. 22, 2001) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE Item Contents (33) GAIJI BLOCK The number of blocks used for Bitmap writable character: 0 to 15 (B-452-TS) / 0 to 13 (B-452-HS) (34) PCSAV BLOCK The number of blocks used for PC Save: 0 to 15 (B- 452-TS) / 0 to 13 (B-452-HS) (35)
  • Page 61 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE (4) HDCNF Check (B-452-HS model only) HDCNF 9F9A Print Head Historical Control Configuration data (5) EEPROM Check EEPROM Read/write check OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/ written.
  • Page 62 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE (7) Sensor 1 Check 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Head up switch status 0: Print head is closed. Slit Sensor (Rewind) 0: The detecting point is positioned outside the slit.
  • Page 63 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE Description of each sensor/switch Sensor/Switch Description Head up switch Indicates whether the print head is closed. Cutter home position Indicates whether the cutter is at the home position or not. switch Strip sensor Indicates the existence of label in strip mode.
  • Page 64 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.2 SELF TEST MODE (9) Paper Empty Level Check [R]1.8V [T]4.5V Transparent sensor paper empty level Reflective sensor paper empty level (10) DIP SW Check No. : 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIP SW1 (0: OPEN)
  • Page 65 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) The following 19 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 Press the [→] key.
  • Page 66 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Parameter Setting Mode Table Mode Name Function FEED ADJ. Using this parameter the feed length is fine adjusted. CUT ADJ. Using this parameter the cut position or strip position is fine adjusted. BACK ADJ.

  • Page 67: Feed Length Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓]key. < 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T Press the [→] key.

  • Page 68: Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...

  • Page 69: Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.3 Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while hoding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...
  • Page 70 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example + 0.0 mm Feed Direction Fig. 6-3 - 10 mm - 10.0 mm Fig. 6-4 + 10 mm + 10.0 mm Fig. 6-5 Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example Print Head Cut Position + 0.0 mm...
  • Page 71 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE When using a label with a length of less than 33 mm : Case 1 Condition: Issue command [ESC]XS, feed command [ESC]T and eject command [ESC]IB are received. Label pitch: 33.0 mm or less, with cut, feed gap sensor, cut position fine adjustment value ± 10 mm or less, and issue mode set to C (cut).
  • Page 72 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Strip Position Fine Adjustment Example Print Head Label + 0.0 mm Platen Fig. 6-10 Strip Shaft Backing Paper Print Head + 3.0 mm + 3.0 mm Platen Fig. 6-11 Strip Shaft Backing Paper Print Head - 3.0 mm...
  • Page 73 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example + 0.0 mm Feed Direction Fig. 6-14 Print start position +3.0 mm +3.0 mm Fig. 6-15 -3.0 mm -3.0 mm Fig. 6-16 6-19...

  • Page 74: X Axis Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.4 X Axis Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...
  • Page 75 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE X Axis Fine Adjustment Example Feed direction Top first printing + 0.0 mm Fig. 6-17 Bottom first printing -50.0 mm -50.0 mm Fig. 6-18 + 50.0 mm +50.0 mm Fig. 6-19 NOTES: 1.

  • Page 76: Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer Print)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer Print) Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...

  • Page 77: Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Direct Print)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.6 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Direct Print) Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...

  • Page 78: Font Code Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.7 Font Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T Press the [→] key seven times.

  • Page 79: Font Zero Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.8 Font Zero Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T Press the [→] key eight times.

  • Page 80: Transmission Control Mode Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.9 Transmission Control Mode Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key . < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. • XON/XOFF AUTO: XON/XOFF mode (XON at power on, XOFF at power off) <...

  • Page 81: Control Code Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.10 Control Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T Press the [→] key ten times.

  • Page 82: Ribbon Take-Up Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.11 Ribbon Take-up Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...

  • Page 83: Ribbon Feed Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.12 Ribbon Feed Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...
  • Page 84 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.13 Strip Wait Status Setting Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...
  • Page 85 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.14 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Black Mark Sensor Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...
  • Page 86 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.15 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Feed Gap Sensor Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. <...

  • Page 87: Kanji Code Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.16 Kanji Code Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T Press the [PAUSE] key sixteen times.

  • Page 88: Feed Speed Adjustment

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.17 Feed Speed Adjustment After using the printer for a long period of time, the platen will abrade, causing a shrunk printing. In such case, use the following procedure to store a fine adjustment value of timing pulse cycle which drives the stepping motor in EEPROM.
  • Page 89 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE [Example of Adjustment] Pre-print Pre-print +0.0% Feed Direction Fig. 6-20 Print out became shrunk. +0.0% Print is out of po- sition due to a shrunk printing. Fig. 6-21 +2.0% Adjust the feed speed to print in the correct posi- tion.

  • Page 90: Character Code 5Ch Selection

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.18 Character Code 5CH Selection Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...

  • Page 91: Euro Font Code Setting

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE 6.3.19 Euro Font Code Setting Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key. < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key. < 2 >...

  • Page 92: Test Print Mode (When Using The Kb-80-Qm Optional Keyboard)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) Eight kinds of test prints are provided in the test print mode. When performing the test print, 7 parameters should be set. The default parameter at power on is as below: •...
  • Page 93 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE From (B) of the preceding page. 5000 (Print count 5000) Set the print count from those at the 1000 (Print count 1000) right by pressing the [↓] key or (Print count 500) Press the [C] key.
  • Page 94 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE From (D) of the preceding page. Set the issue mode type [ S ] N O C U T Select the issue mode type from [S] NO CUT those at the right by pressing (Batch printing without cut) the [↓] key or [↑] [C] WITH CUT...
  • Page 95 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE From (E) of the preceding page. < 3 > T E S T P R I N T Press the [→] key. C O N D I T I O N Press the [→] key.
  • Page 96 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE When “AUTO PRINT” is selected, 5 pcs. of the 3-dot slant line labels, bar code labels and character labels are printed respectively after one label is fed. Test Print Sample • Slant line (1 dot) •...
  • Page 97 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE Auto paper feed At a test print with the cut mode being specified, the auto paper feed (advancing the paper four about 10 mm to prevent the leading edge of the paper from winding onto the platen) is performed after printing or feeding.

  • Page 98: Thermistor Check

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) 6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) Thermistor check and black mark/feed gap sensor settings are provided in the sensor setting mode. The value set in this mode is printed as data of sensor 2 in Automatic diagnosis printing in self test mode.

  • Page 99: Black Mark Sensor Adjustment

    Holding the [RESTART] key down until an asterisk ( * ) is displayed. Align the white part of the (More than 3 seconds.) TEC specified paper with the black mark sensor. F L E C T . ] 3 . 8 V * (See NOTE 2.)

  • Page 100: Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment

    ( * ) is displayed. Feed Gap Sensor (More than 3 seconds.) Align the backing paper of the TEC specified label with the feed gap sensor. A N S . ] 4 . 1 V * (See NOTE 2.) Indicates the adjustment is complete.

  • Page 101: Sensor Setting Mode (When Using The Operation Panel)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.6 SENSOR SETTING MODE (When using the operation panel) 6.6 SENSOR SETTING MODE (When using the operation panel) Power OFF (1) Turn the power OFF. DIPSW (2) Set the DIP switches to enter the manual threshold setting mode.

  • Page 102: Threshold Setting (When Using The Operation Panel)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.7 THRESHOLD SETTING (When using the operation panel) 6.7 THRESHOLD SETTING (When using the operation panel) For the printer to maintain a constant print position it uses the transmissive sensor to measure the amount of light passing through the gap between labels.

  • Page 103: Ram Clear Mode (When Using The Kb-80-Qm Optional Keyboard)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.8 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) 6.8 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) In RAM clear mode, various data written on the EEP-ROM can be initialized. There are two clear functions; Maintenance counter clear and parameter clear in the parameter setting mode.
  • Page 104 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A (Revision Date: Aug. 8, 2000) 6.8 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard) Function Mode Name PARAMETER CLEAR Item Initial Value X axis fine adjustment 0 mm Character code selection PC-850 Font zero selection “0”...

  • Page 105: Maintenance Counter Clear

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.8 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard) 6.8.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key . < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key four times.
  • Page 106 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.8 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard) 6.8.2 Papameter Clear Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [SHIFT] key . < 1 > D I A G . Press the [↓] key four times. <...

  • Page 107: Ram Clear Mode (When Using The Operation Panel)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.9 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the operation panel) 6.9 RAM CLEAR MODE (When using the operation panel) 6.9.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Power OFF (1) Turn the power OFF. DIPSW (2) Set the DIP switches to enter the maintenance counter clear mode.
  • Page 108 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.10 LAN I/F SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM Optional Keyboard) 6.10 LAN I/F SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard) Each address setting of LAN I/F (The following operations can be performed when the LAN I/F PC board is installed to the printer.) is available in this mode.
  • Page 109 6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.10 LAN I/F SETTING MODE (When using the KB-80-QM optional keyboard) LAN I/F Initial Setting before shipment Initial Parameter Socket Mode Operation Mode Transparent Data format for socket communication Clear the receive buffer at connection. 190.238.254.254 My IP Address (Common) 0.0.0.0 (Not Used)

  • Page 110: Head Broken Element Check (B-452-Hs Model)

    6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION EO18-33003A 6.11 HEAD BROKEN ELEMENT CHECK (B-452-HS MODEL) 6.11 HEAD BROKEN ELEMENT CHECK (B-452-HS MODEL) The printer automatically performs the head broken element check. The result of the head broken element check is indicated in the display. Power off Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]...

  • Page 111: Floppy Disk

    Program Download FDK (3.5”, 2 HD, 1.44 MB) Model Name B-452-QQ/QP INSTALL KIT V1.0A Revision Version Master FDK creation date 15th November 1996 FMRM00XXXXX: 1200 Check sum (main) 3400 Check sum (Boot) Software No. V001. 002 FDK Version Copyright 1998 TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Fig. 7-2...
  • Page 112 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.3 DOWN LOAD PROCESURE (DOS Version) 7.3 DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE (DOS Version) (1) Turn off the printer. (2) Set the DIP switch #8 ON to enter the program download mode. (3) Turn the PC power on. (4) Turn the printer power on.

  • Page 113: Error Code

    7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.4 ERROR CODE (13) When an error occurs, the following message is displayed together with the error code in line The following error occurred during transmission. (ERROR=##) Press any key to retry. Error code Doing so will revert to the displayed described in step (6).
  • Page 114 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) 7.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) Turn the PC power on. While running Windows 95 or Windows 98, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive. Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN. When the RUN display appears, as in below, type in A: \setup and click on OK.
  • Page 115 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) After click OK in the previous screen, the following message screen appears. Click on the button to accept the directory or change the directory if desired. Fig. 7-6 When the install process is completed, the following screen display will appear.
  • Page 116 7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) For B-452-TS model Select the download section and device. For the RS-232C interface, select COM1 or COM2 port. For the centronics interface, select LPT1 port. File Name Firmware Version Program Creation Date Program Size Device...

  • Page 117: Error Message

    7. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR PRINTER EO18-33003A 7.6. ERROR MESSAGE The program is downloaded to the PC. When the download is completed successfully, “Complete” is displayed. Complete When the download failed, an error message is diplayed. Error Message 7.6 ERROR MESSAGE When the download failed, the following error messages are displayed.
  • Page 118 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.1 OUTLINE 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD 8.1 OUTLINE The file loading loads (writes) BASIC program file or data file sent from the PC via an RS-232C cable to the flash memory. This section describes how to use the file loading. 8.2 SETUP 1) The KB-80-QM enters the downloading mode in the maintenance mode.

  • Page 119: Down Load Procedure

    8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.4 DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE 8.4 DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE 8.4.1 Program download mode Turn on the power by pressing the [.] key. 2 . D A T A O W N L O A D Press the [3] key to enter the download mode.
  • Page 120 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.4 DOWN LOAD PROCEDURE 8.4.2 Program file maintenance mode (Deleting program files) Turn on the power by pressing the [.] key. 2 . D A T A O W N L O A D Press the [1] key to enter the program file maintenance mode.
  • Page 121 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) 8.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) Turn the PC power on. While running Windows 95 or Windows 98, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive. Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN. When the RUN display appears, as in below, type in A: \setup and click on OK.
  • Page 122 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) After click on OK in the previous screen, the following message screen appears. Click on the button to accept the directory or change the directory if desired. Fig. 8-5 The following program group selection screen appears.
  • Page 123 8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD FOR KEYBOARD EO18-33003A 8.5 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE (WINDOWS Version) 10) Connect the printer to the PC with the RS-232C cable. 11) Turn the printer power on. 12) Copy the all files in the Program Download FDK to the directory of “kb80pdl for SE”. The directory is created in the Program Files as a default.

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