TEC

TEC Thermal Printer

B-470 SERIES
Service Manual
Document No. EM0-33014

Original Feb., 1994

(Revised Jan., 1999 )

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OWNER'S MANUAL EM1-33033G

OWNER'S MANUAL GH-12 QQ............. EM1-33037E
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION EM10-33007
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EM18-33011
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION EM6-33010
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM EM7-33010
PARTS LIST EM8-33014

TOKYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. PRINTED IN JAPAN

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B-470 SERIES
Maintenance Manual
Document No. EO18-33001

Original Feb., 1994

(Revised )

Table of Contents

PRINTED IN JAPAN
 EM18-33011
(Revision Date: Feb. 01 '96)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
1. UNPACKING ...........................................................................................1- 1
1.1 Procedures ......................................................................................1- 1
1.2 Checks .............................................................................................1- 1
2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT ..............................................................2- 1
2.1 Replacing the PS Unit, I/F PC Board and CPU PC Board .............. 2- 2
2.2 Replaceing the Stepping Motor .......................................................2- 4
2.3 Replacing the Ribbon Motors ..........................................................2- 5
2.4 Replacing the Take-up Motor ..........................................................2- 5
2.5 Replacing the Solenoid ....................................................................2- 7
2.6 Replacing the Print Head .................................................................2- 8
2.7 Replacing the Platen and Feed Roller ............................................2- 11
2.8 Replacing the Paper Sensor ...........................................................2- 13
2.9 Replacing the Ribbon Back Tension Block ..................................... 2- 13
2.10 Replacing the Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y ..........................................2- 14
2.11 Correcting Skew Priting ..................................................................2- 16
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR
THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTS .......................................... 3- 1
3.1 High Speed PC Interface Board (B-4800-PC-QM) .......................... 3- 1
3.2 Cutter Module (B-4205-QM) ............................................................3- 3
3.3 Memory Module ...............................................................................3- 5
3.4 Ribbon Saving Module (B-4905-R-QM) ...........................................3- 6
3.5 Strip Module (B-4905-H-QM) ...........................................................3- 8
3.6 I/F PC Board (B-4700-IO-QM) ........................................................ 3- 11
3.7 Fanfold Paper Guide Module (B-4905-FF-QM) ..............................3- 12
4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTIONS ...............................................................4- 1
4.1 Cutter Drive (Cut mode) .................................................................. 4- 1
4.2 Harness Wiring ................................................................................4- 2
5. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................5- 1
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION .......................................................................6- 1

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
have in this manual.

Copyright © 1999
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
1. UNPACKING EM18-33011
(Revision Date: Sep. 14 '95)
1.1 Procedure

1. UNPACKING
1.1 Procedure
1) Open the carton.
2) Unpack the accessories from the carton.
3) Unpack the side pad (L)/(R) and the printer from the carton.
4) Place the printer on the level surface.

Owner's Manual Unpacking Procedure

Side Pad (L) Thermal Printer

Rear Pad

Power Cord

Side Pad (R)

Supply Holder

Carton

Fig. 1-1

1.2 Checks
1) Check for damages or scratches on the machine.
2) Confirm that none of the accessories are missing.
NOTE: Keep the carton and side pads for later transport.

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2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT

2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT

WARNING!
Disconnect the power cord before replacing the main parts.

CAUTION:
1. NEVER separate the ribbon motors from the attaching plate, (bracket) because doing so will
change their adjustment. (See Fig. 2-8)
2. NEVER remove the two screws painted red on the side of the print block. (See Fig. 2-13)
3. NEVER remove the four screws on the side of the print block. (See Fig. 2-13)
4. NEVER remove the four screws painted red fixing the right plate and reinforcing plate. (See
Fig. 2-16) However, the machine with a serial number of 4Txxxxxx or later is not equipped
with the red screws because of the change in the right plate shape.
5. NEVER remove unmentioned screws because doing so will change their adjustment.

1) Turn the power off.

2) Open the top cover to remove the four FL-3x5 screws. Slide the top cover to the left to release the
damper and remove the top cover.
3) Remove the seven screws (FL-4x5 and B-4x5) to remove the left side cover.
4) Disconnect the FAN motor connector from the PS unit.
Top Cover

Left Side Cover

Screw (FL-3x5)
FAN Motor
Damper
Screw (B-4x5)
Screw (FL-4x5)

Fig. 2-1
NOTE: Instructions to remove the top cover and left side cover are omitted from each removal/
installation procedure provided below.
■ Lubrication
CAUTION: 1. Lubrication: During parts replacement
2. Kinds of oil: FLOIL G-488: 1kg kan (Part No. 19454906001)
Any machine is generally in its best condition when delivered; therefore, it is necessary to try to keep
this condition. Unexpected failure occurs due to lack of oil, debris or dust. To keep its best condition,
periodically clean the machine and apply proper kinds of oil to each part in which lubrication is needed.
Although the frequency of lubrication varies according to how much the machine is used, at least it is
necessary to lubricate before the machine becomes dry. It is also necessary to wipe off excessive oil
as it collects dirt.
CAUTION: Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants unsuitable oil can damage the
mechanism.

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2.1 Replacing the PS Unit, I/F PC Board and CPU PC Board

2.1 Replacing the PS Unit, I/F PC Board and CPU PC Board

CAUTION: Replace only with same type and ratings of fuse for continued protection against
risk of fire.

1) Remove the three FL-4x6 screws and disconnect the two connectors to detach the PS unit.
2) Remove the FL-3x5 screw and the four locking supports to remove the I/F PC board.
Locking Support

I/F PC Board

Screw (FL-3x5)

Screw (FL-4x6)

PS Unit Connector

Screw (FL-4x6)
Fig. 2-2

3) Disconnect the 9 connectors from the CPU PC board.

4) Remove the six screws (SM-3x6B, SM-3x6C) to detach the CPU PC board from the printer.

Screw (SM-3x6B)
Connector Connector

Screw (SM-3x6B)

Screw (SM-3x6C)
CPU PC Board

Connector

Screw (SM-3x6B) Screw (SM-3x6B)

Connector
Connector
Fig. 2-3
5) Replace the PS unit, I/F PC board and CPU PC board. Insert the connectors correctly and install in
the reverse order of removal above. Do not mount the left side cover and top cover.
6) Make sure to adjust the various voltages after replacing the CPU PC board.

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2.1 Replacing the PS Unit, I/F PC Board and CPU PC Board

7) Adjust the ribbon end sensor.

Use the following Ribbons; TTM-78 (Maker:
Fujicopian)
1 Set the ribbon so that the ribbon end sensor
can detect the ribbon. Turn the power on.
2 Turn the VR1 so that the voltage between Pin
1 (GND) and Pin 7 of CN12 is 3.0 ± 0.2 V with
an oscilloscope.
3 Turn the power off and mount the left side
cover and top cover.

Fig. 2-4

Range: 1 V / 0.2 m sec.

Voltage
3.0 ± 0.2 V

VR1

GND

Fig. 2-5

8) Adjust the black mark sensor.

As the black mark sensor is adjusted by key entries in system mode, refer to page 6-38 for the
adjustment procedure.
9) Adjust the feed gap sensor.
As the feed gap sensor is adjusted by key entries in system mode, refer to page 6-39 for the adjustment
procedure.

CAUTION: Be careful when replacing the CPU PC board, since a non-resettable counter
(IC13) is installed on this board. (Refer to Section 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter
Printing.)
If this counter should be reset, replace IC13.

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2.1 Replacing the Stepping Motor

2.2 Replacing the Stepping Motor

1) Remove the two black screws to detach the front plate, remove the two FL-4x6 screws to detach the
belt cover.

Front Plate

Belt Cover

Black Screw
Screw (FL-4x6) Fig. 2-6

2) Unclamp and disconnect the connector from CN13 on the CPU PC board.
3) Remove the two SM-4x10C screws, loosen the two belts from the pinion gear, and remove the
stepping motor.
Partition

Platen Belt

CPU PC Board Clamp

Screw (SM-4x10C)
CN13

Pinion Gear

Feed Roller Belt

PS Unit

Stepping Motor
Fig. 2-7

4) When replacing the stepping motor, place the platen belt first then the feed roller belt around the pinion
gear so that the partition is positioned between two belts. Hold down the stepping motor at 3.5 kg ±
300 g force and secure it so that the belts have no slack or disengagement.
5) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

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2.3 Replacing the Ribbon Motors

2.3 Replacing the Ribbon Motors

CAUTION: NEVER separate the ribbon motors from the attaching plate because doing so will
change their adjustment.

1) Disconnect the connector and remove the two SM-3x5B screws to detach the ribbon motors.
FLOIL G-488

Attaching Plate
Ribbon Motor

Screw (SM-3x5B) FLOIL G-488

Dowels
Connector (Red)

Connector (Black) Attaching Plate

Screw (SM-3x5B) Fig. 2-8

Ribbon Motor

2) Replace the ribbon motors, then align the dowels to attach the ribbon motors. Reassemble in the
reverse order of removal.

2.4 Replacing the Take-up Motor

CAUTION: NEVER separate the take-up motor from the bracket because doing so will change
the adjustment.

NOTE: The following procedure can be employed without removing the top cover and left side cover.

1) Remove the four FL-3x5 screws to detach the motor cover.

2) Remove the connector for the rewind full sensor (LED).
3) Disconnect the connector from the CN1 on the PWM PC board and remove the two FL-3x5 screws
to detach the take-up motor.

PWM PC Board
Connector (CN1)

Bracket Screw (FL-3x5)

Motor Cover

Take-up Motor
Screw (FL-3x5)

Fig. 2-9
Connector
4) Replace the take-up motor, then align the dowels to attach the motor cover and rewind full sensor
(Tr).

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2.5 Replacing the Solenoid

2.5 Replacing the Solenoid

NOTE: The following procedure can be employed without removing the top cover and left side cover.
1) Before removing the ribbon stopper, check its attaching direction for later installation. Remove the
ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft on which the ribbon is wound.
2) Remove the two SM-4x8B screws, disconnect the connector CN1 on the RSV PC board to detach the
solenoid unit.
Connector CN1 (3 pin) Screw (SM-4x8B)
Solenoid Attaching Plate

Ribbon Shaft

CN2 (2 pin)
Ribbon Stopper
RSV PC Board

Print Block

Fig. 2-10

3) Remove the two SM-3x5B screws and disconnect the connector CN2 on the RSV PC board to detach
the solenoid.

Solenoid

Connector CN2 (2 pin)

Solenoid Attaching Plate
RSV PC Board

Screw (SM-3x5B)

Fig. 2-11

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2.5 Replacing the Solenoid

NOTE: Make sure to remove any dust that appears during removal or installation because it may affect
the print quality.
4) Replace the solenoid and attach it to the solenoid attaching plate.
5) Assemble the solenoid unit so that the head up link engages the spring pin.

Solenoid

Spring Pin

Head Up Link

Fig. 2-12

CAUTION: Take care to orient the screw so that they are vertically aligned with the solenoid
attaching plate.

6) Reasemble in the reverse order of removal.

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2.6 Replacing the Print Head

2.6 Replacing the Print Head

CAUTION:
1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head.
2. NEVER touch the connector pins to avoid a breakdown of the print head by static electricity.
3. NEVER remove the two screws painted red on the side of the print block.
4. NEVER remove the four screws on the side of the printer block.
5. NEVER remove the print block, otherwise it requires the adjustment of the position when
reassembling.
NOTE: The following procedure can be employed without removing the top cover and the left side
cover.
2.6.1 Old type print head

1) Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head. Remove the two SM-4x8B screws.
2) Turn the head lever counter clockwise and disconnect the two connectors to detach the print
head from the print block.

Screws
(NEVER remove these screws.)
Screw (SM-4x8B)

Print Block

Connector

Screws painted red

(NEVER remove these screws.)

Head Lever
Print Head Connector
Fig. 2-13

3) Replace the print head, connect the connectors and install it in the print block.
4) Turn the head lever clockwise. Push the print head and secure it temporarily.
Follow the procedure on the next page.

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2.6 Replacing the Print Head

■ Adjusting the print head position

1 Fit the jig in the platen and strip shaft.
2 Press the jig at an angle of 45 until it is sung against the print head. Then secure the print head.

Platen

Print Head

Jig
Strip Shaft

Jig Ceramic

Strip Shaft Platen

Fig. 2-14

3 Remove the jig.

4 Refer to page 6-42 and clear the maintenance counter.
5 Refer to page 6-30 and perform test print.
NOTE: Use caution to prevent damage to the element during adjustment of the print head.

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2.6 Replacing the Print Head

2.6.2 New type print head

NOTE: Never loosen screws other than two SM-4x8B.

1) Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head. Remove the two SM-4x8B screws.
2) Turn the head lever counterclockwise and disconnect the two connectors to detach the print
head from the print block.
Screws
(NEVER remove these screws.)
Screw (SM-4x8B)

Connector Print Block

Screws painted red

(NEVER remove these screws.)

Head Lever
Print Head
Connector
Fig. 2-15

3) Replace the print head and connect the connectors.

4) Align the two holes A in the middle of the print head with the print head position adjusting pins
provided in the print block and fit the print head into the print block.
5) Turn the head lever clockwise and secure the print head with screws in the holes B .
NOTE: Use caution to prevent damage to the element during print head adjustment.

■ Adjusting the print head position

When print tone becomes light from using special paper with improper print head position,
please follow the procedure below and adjust the print head position.

NOTE: Never loosen screws C unless print position fine adjustment is required because
they have been adjusted properly. Doing so will change the adjustment.

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2.6 Replacing the Print Head

Print Head Bracket

Print Head

(securing the print head)

(securing the adjusting pin)
(Print Head Position
Adjusting Pin)
Fig. 2-16

(1) Loosen the screws c securing the print head position adjusting pin.
(2) Loosen the screws b one by one, slightly move the print head backward or forward, and
then tighten the screws b and c . Ensure that the print head is parallel to the platen. If
not, print tone will be uneven.
(3) Make a test print and if necessary, repeat Step 2) until the printer prints properly.

2.7 Replacing the Platen and Feed Roller

CAUTION:
1. NEVER remove the four screws painted red fixing the right plate and reinforcing plate. (See
Fig. 2-16)
2. The pinch roller belt assembled inside the printer does not need to be replaced because it
receives less load.

1) Remove the front plate and belt cover. (See Fig. 2-6.)
2) Turn the head lever counterclockwise, then release the ribbon shaft holder plate.

E-ring (M3)

Head Lever

Hold Shaft

Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate

Fig. 2-17

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2.7 Replacing the Platen and Feed Roller

3) Disconnect the connector for the strip sensor (LED).

4) Remove the six screws (FL-4x6, B-4x12 and P-3x12) to detach the right plate Ass’y.

Right Plate
Screw (B-4x12)

Screw (FL-4x6)

Connector Screws painted red

Strip Sensor (LED) (NEVER remove these screws.)

Screw (B-4x12)
Screw (P-3x12)
Fig. 2-18

NOTE: The machine with a serial number of 4Txxxxxx or later is not equipped with the red screws
because of the change in the right plate shape.
5) Loosen the two screws (SM-4x8B) fixing the stepping motor to loosen the platen belt and feed roller
belt.
6) Remove the platen belt to detach the platen. Remove the feed roller belt to detach the feed roller.
7) Remove both bearings from the platen or feed roller.

Feed Roller Belt

Holder

Feed Roller (Gray)

Platen Belt

Holder
Holder
Platen (Black)
Fig. 2-19

8) Replace the platen and feed roller, put on the belt and assemble it with the printer. The longer belt
is the platen belt.
9) Attach the right plate.
10) Hold down the stepping motor and secure it so that the belts have no slack or disengagement.
11) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

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2.8 Replacing the Paper Sensor

2.8 Replacing the Paper Sensor

NOTE: Turn the knob until the paper sensor reaches full forward.
1) Disconnect the connector for the strip sensor (LED) to remove right plate ass’y. (See Figs. 2-17 and
2-18.)
2) Disconnect the connectors for the paper sensor.
3) Remove M1.5 E-ring, M3 washer and paper sensor unit.
4) Remove M1.5 E-ring, turn the knob counter clockwise, then remove the paper sensor.
Connector (4 pin)

Paper Sensor
Connector (2 pin)
Washer (M3) Sensor Shaft
(24A62101030)
E-ring (M1.5)
(24A64250F50)
E-ring (M1.5)
(24A64250F50) Knob

Fig. 2-20
5) Replace the paper sensor and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
6) After replacing the paper sensor, refer to page 6-32/6-33 and adjust the voltage.

2.9 Replacing the Ribbon Back Tension Block

1) Turn the head lever counterclockwise, then release the ribbon shaft holder plate.
2) Remove the M3 E-ring and the two M3 washers to remove the ribbon back tension block. At this time,
remove the back tension stopper and ribbon back tension washer from the ribbon back tension block.

Ribbon Back Tension Washer

Back Tension Stopper

Ribbon Back Tension Block

Washer (M3)
(24A62101030)
E-ring (M3)
(24A64050030)

Fig. 2-21

3) Replace the ribbon back tension block and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

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2.10 Replacing the Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y

2.10Replacing the Pinch Roller Shaft Ass’y

1) Turn the head lever to position 3, and release the ribbon shaft holder plate.
2) Remove the black screw to detach the media guide plate.

Media Sensor

1.5 ~ 2.5 mm

Printer Block Base

Media Guide Plate

Black Screw
(HAA-0004001)

Fig. 2-22

3) Remove the SM-4x8B screw to detach the spring plate.

4) Remove the six B-4x12 screws to detach the pinch roller cover.
5) Remove the E-5 E-ring to loosen the pinch roller belt, and remove the pinch roller shaft ass’y.

SM-4x8B
E-5

Spring Plate

Pinch Roller Belt

Pinch Roller Cover W-8

B-4x12
Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y
Pinch Roller Cover
Fig. 2-23

6) After replacing the pinch roller shaft ass’y, make the following adjustment while you reassemble the
pinch roller shaft ass’y in the reverse order of removal.

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2.10 Replacing the Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y

■ Adjustment
1. Install the pinch roller unit so it parallels the base. If it does not, change the engaging position of the
pinch roller belt and the pulley.

Pinch Roller Belt

Pinch Roller Unit

Pulley

Fig. 2-24

2. Attach the jig to the platen, feed roller and pinch roller shaft as shown in the figure below.
Then attach the pinch roller cover to the pinch roller frame with the three B-4x12 screws.
Then secure the pinch roller frame with the three B-4x12 screws.

Pinch Roller Cover

B-4x12 (6 screws)

Jig

Fig. 2-25

NOTES: 1. Replace the platen and the feed roller prior to attaching the jig.
2. Attach the jig while the pinch roller frame is tentatively attached to the main frame with the
B-4x12 screws. Secure the pinch roller cover to the pinch roller frame with the three B-4x12
screws, then tighten the other side of the screws.
3. The flat top of the pinch roller frame must be installed in parallel to bosses on the printer
frame.
Check
1 Check if excessive load is applied to the jig after the above NOTE 2.
(For example, check if the pinch roller frame moves when the jig is removed.)
2 Check that there is no gap caused by a slant shaft between the pinch roller and the feed
roller when the pinch roller is lowered.

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2.10 Replacing the Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y

3. Turn the head lever clockwise to lock the pinch roller shaft ass’y. Attach the spring plate to the pinch
roller frame with the two SM-4x8B screws, pushing the spring plate toward the rear of the printer.
SM-4x8B

Pinch Roller Frame

Spring Plate

Pinch Roller Shaft Ass'y Fig. 2-26

NOTE: Check that the pinch roller shaft ass’y moves up and down smoothly when turning the head
lever clockwise/counterclockwise.
4. Install the media guide plate to the printer so there is a 1.5 to 2.5 mm gap between the media guide
plate and the printer block base.

2.11 Correcting Skew Printing

• If media still skews after adjusting the pinch roller shaft ass’y with the jig, follow the procedure below
to correct the skew problem.
1. Check if the media skews right or left.
2. Loosen the B-4x12 screw to move the pinch roller cover to the front or rear of the printer depending
on the skew direction.

Fig. 2-27

When the media skews right, move the pinch roller cover to the front.
When the media skews left, move the pinch roller cover to the rear.
• If a paper skew problem should occur when using rolls wound with labels facing outside after completing
the modification, adjust the paper guide as follows.
* In case the label skews to the right side of the print head, move the guide downward.
* In case the label skews to the left side of the print head, move the guide upward.

Guide Plate

Fig. 2-28

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3.1 High Speed PC Interface Board (B-4800-PC-QM)

3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT
WARNING!
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing the optional equipment.

3.1 High Speed PC Interface Board (B-4800-PC-QM)

The high speed PC interface board can be used together with the IBM PC-AT or its compatible machine
only.

Description Q'ty/Unit Description Q'ty/Unit

BPE PC board 1 Locking support 2
BPC PC board 1 Program diskette 1
Printer cable 1 Manual 1
Cable support 1

1. Remove the top cover and left side cover. (See Fig. 2-1.)
2. Remove the two FL-3 x 5 screws to detach the blind plate.
3. Pass the printer cable through the opening.
4. Fasten the ground wire of the printer cable to the CPU PC board at the upper right with the SM-3 x
6B screw securing the CPU PC board.
5. Attach the two locking supports to the main frame plate. Install the BPE PC board aligning with the
connector (CN10) and locking supports.

Ground Wire Screw (SM-3x6B)

Locking Supports
Main Frame Plate
Connector (CN10)
CPU PC Board
Opening
BPE PC Board
Blind Plate

Screw (FL-3x5)

Printer Cable
Fig. 3-1

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3.1 High Speed PC Interface Board (B-4800-PC-QM)

6. Connect the printer cable to the connector (CN1) on the BPE PC board.
7. Put the cable strain relief of the printer cable in the notch of the cable support plate. Secure the cable
strain relief to the cable support plate by turning the nut.
8. Attach the cable support plate to the printer with the FL-3X5 screws removed in step 2.

BPE PC Board Connector (CN1)

Cable Support

Cable Strain Relief Nut

Printer Cable

Screw (FL-3x5)
Fig. 3-2

9. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

10. Following procedure should be employed with your PC after this.
11. Set the DIP SW. on the BPC PC board for the I/O address according to your PC.
12. Install the BPC PC board on the expansion port bus line of your PC.
13. Connect the printer cable mentioned in step 5 to the BPC PC board.
14. Insert the attached FDK into the FDD and install the data in the hard disk. Since the installation
procedure is different between MS-DOS and Windows, refer to the attached manual.
15. Perform a motion check.

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3.2 Cutter Module (B-4205-QM)

3.2 Cutter Module (B-4205-QM)

Description Q'ty/Unit Description Q'ty/Unit

Cutter Unit 1 Cutter Attaching Screw 2
Cutter Cover 1 Screw (FL-4x6) 1
Take-up/Cutter Harness 1 Cleaner 1

1. Remove the top cover and left side cover. (See Fig. 2-1.)
2. Remove the front plate. (See Fig. 2-6.)
3. Remove the screw (SM-4 x 8B) and two connectors to detach the operation panel.

Screw (SM-4x8B)

Connector

Operation Panel

Fig. 3-3

4. Install the cutter unit with the attached screws (cutter attaching screw, FL-4 x 6).When installing the
cutter, make sure that the guide is not in contact with the platen. If it is, print failure or noise may be
caused.

Cutter Unit
Platen

Cutter Attaching Screw Screw (FL-4x6)

Cutter Guide

Fig. 3-3

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3.2 Cutter Module (B-4205-QM)

5. Connect the take-up/cutter harness to CN1 on the Cutter I/F PC board and CN15 on the CPU PC
Board, then fix it with the clamp.

Clamp

CPU PC Board

Cutter Unit

Cut I/F PC Board

Connector (CN1)

Take-up/Cutter Harness

Fig. 3-5
6. Mount the cutter cover with the two white screws.

Screw

Cutter Attaching Screw

Cutter Cover

Fig. 3-6

7. Reassemble the left side cover and the top cover in the reverse order of removal.
8. After reassembly is complete, perform a test print to confirm that the cutter works properly.
After printing a print sample at a speed of 6"/sec., feed the media about 33 mm and check that the
swing cutter works without error. After cutting the media, feed the media about 33 mm in the reverse
direction and check that it correctly stops at the print start position.
NOTES: 1. If the top edge of label winds onto the platen in cut issue, set DIP SW. 1-5 to ON.
(Refer to the Owner’s Manual)
2. Retain the parts that are removed during installation of the cutter unit. They will be required
when the printer is modified to a standard type.

Removed Parts Q'ty/Unit Removed Parts Q'ty/Unit

Front plate 1 Black screws 2

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3.3 Memory Module

■ Adjusting the Cutter Guide Plates

After replacing the cutter unit the following adjusting procedure should be employed to prevent
paper jams.
1. Attach the cutter guide plate A with two SM-4 x 6C screws so that the fixed cutter is positioned
0.1 mm to 0.4 mm above the bottom of the cutter guide plate A.
2. Attach the cutter guide plate B with two FL-4 x 8 screws so that there is a clearance of 0.5 mm between
the cutter guide plate A and cutter guide plate B using a clearance gauge.
Screw (SM-4x6C)
Cutter Guide Plate A

0.1-0.4 mm
Fixed Cutter

0.5 mm
Cutter Guide Plate B
Screw (FL-4x8)

Fig. 3-7

3.3 Memory Module

1. Remove the top cover and left side cover. (See Fig. 2-1.)
2. Hold the memory module so that the Pin 1 is on the upper right, then solder the memory module to
the CPU PC board. Expanding the memory must be performed in sequence, IC21 and IC22.

Fig. 3-8
3. Reassemble the left side cover in the reverse order of removal.

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3.4 Ribbon Saving Module (B-4905-R-QM)

■ Expansion memory and drawing size

Max. drawing size (normal) Max. drawing size (on-the-fly)

RAM IC No. (W) x (H) (mm) (W) x (H) (mm) Remarks
Capacity
Batch Strip Auto-cut Batch Strip Auto-cut
512KB IC21 104.0 x 384.0 104.0 x 192.0 Standard
1MB IC21, 22 104.0 x 896.0 104.0 x 448.0 Option

3.4 Ribbon Saving Module (B-4905-R-QM)

Description Q'ty/Unit
Ribbon Saving Module 1

1. Turn the head lever counterclockwise to release the ribbon shaft holder plate.
2. Remove the ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft on which the ribbon is wound. Before removing the
ribbon stopper, check its attaching direction for later installation. Remove the ribbon stopper from the
ribbon shaft on which the ribbon is wound.
3. Remove the two SM-4 x 8 screws to detach the solenoid attaching plate.

Screw (SM-4x8B)

Solenoid Attaching Plate

Ribbon Shaft
Ribbon Stopper

Print Block
Fig. 3-9

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4. Pass the solenoid harness of the ribbon saving module through the opening from the print block side
and connect to CN14 on the CPU PC board. Fix the harness with the clamp.
5. Install the ribbon saving module on the print block.
6. Assemble the solenoid unit so that the head up link engages the spring pin.
7. Secure the ribbon saving module with the SM-4x8B screws removed in Step 3.
Ribbon Saving Module
CN14
Screw (SM-4x8B)
CPU PC Board

Opening

Clamp
Solenoid Harness
Print Block

Solenoid

Ribbon Shaft

Spring Pin

Head Up Link

Fig. 3-10

8. Set the DIP SW 1-1 to ON.

NOTE: Make sure to remove any dust that appears during removal or installation because it may affect
the print quality.

CAUTION: Take care to orient the screws so that they are vertically aligned with the ribbon
saving module.

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3.5 Strip Module (B-4905-H-QM)

3.5 Strip Module (B-4905-H-QM)

Description Q'ty/Unit Description Q'ty/Unit

Rewinder Ass'y 1 Rewinder Guide Plate 1
Rewind Full Sensor (LED) 1 Screw (FL-4x6) 4
Strip Sensor (Tr) 1 Screw (SM-3x6B) 1
Strip Sensor (LED) 1 Screw (SM-4x6B) 2
Rewind Paper Guide 1

1. Remove the top cover and left side cover (See Fig. 2-1.)
2. Remove the operation panel. (See Fig. 3-3.)
3. Fasten the rewind paper guide to the base with the two SM-4 x 6B screws.

Rewind Paper Guide SM-4x6B

Base

Fig. 3-11

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3.5 Strip Module (B-4905-H-QM)

4. Pass the take-up harness of the rewinder ass’y and the longer harness of the rewind full sensor
through the hole of the main frame. Connect the take-up harness and rewind full sensor harness
to CN15 and CN5 on the CPU PC board respectively. Fix the harness at two points with the clamps.
5. Connect the connector of the rewind full sensor (LED) with the other harness of the rewind ass’y.
6. Align the notch of the take-up holder with the screw hole of the rewinder ass’y and attach it to the
printer with four FL-4 x 6 screws.
7. Attach the rewind full sensor (LED) to the base with SM-3 x 6B screw.

CN5 CPU PC Board

Rewind Sensor Harness

Rewind Full Sensor (LED)

Opening
Screw (SM-3x6B)

CN15

Clamp
Take-up Harness

FL-4x6

Notch Selection switch

Rewinder Ass'y
FL-4x6
Take-up Holder

Fig. 3-12

NOTE: You should change the selection switch position depending on the usage of the take-up holder.
Improper setting can affect the print quality.
STANDARD/PEEL OFF (STRIP): Batch and strip types
REWINDER: Built-in rewinder type
For the cutter type, the selection switch can be set to either position.

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3.5 Strip Module (B-4905-H-QM)

8. Connect the shorter harness of the strip sensor (Tr) with the strip sensor harness (LED).
9. Pass the other the strip sensor (Tr) harness through the clamp and connect to CN6 on the CPU PC
Board.
10. Secure the strip sensors (Tr) and (LED) with SM-4 x 6B screw.
11. Fix the harness mentioned in Step 7 with the clamp. Be sure to wire the harness along with the main
frame, base and right plate.

CPU PC Board
Connector (CN6)
Main Frame

Base

Right Plate
Clamp
Harness
Strip Sensor (Tr)

Strip Sensor (LED)

Harness
Screw (SM-4x6B)

Fig. 3-13

12. Reassemble the operation panel, top cover and left side cover in the reverse order of removal.
13. Set the DIP SW 1-6 to ON.
14. When using the built-in rewinder in Batch mode, fit the rewinder guide plate to the strip shaft, then
attach it with the black screws which were removed in step 4.

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3.6 I/F PC Board (B-4700-IO-QM)

3.6 I/F PC Board (B-4700-IO-QM)

Description Q'ty/Unit Description Q'ty/Unit

I/F PC Board 1 Locking Support (LCBT-14S) 3
Screw (FL-3x5) 1 Locking Support (EMS-14S) 1

1. Remove the top cover and left side cover (See Fig. 2-1.)
2. Remove the two FL-3 x 5 screws to detach the blind plate A.
3. Attach the four locking supports to the main frame, then install the I/F PC board aligning with the CN4
on the CPU PC board and the locking supports.
4. Secure the I/F PC board with FL-3 x 5 screw.
Screw (FL-3x5)

Locking Support
Blind Plate A
(LCBT-14S)

Main Frame

CPU PC Board

Locking Support
(EMS-14S)

Locking Support
Screw (FL-3x5) (LCBT-14S)
I/F PC Board

Fig. 3-14

5. Reassemble the top cover and left side cover in the reverse order of removal.

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3.7 Fanfold Paper Guide Module (B-4905-FF-QM)

3.7 Fanfold Paper Guide Module (B-4905-FF-QM)

Description Q'ty/Unit
Fanfold Paper Guide (rear) 1
Fanfold Paper Guide (front) 1

1. Open the top cover.

2. Remove the T-4 x 8 screws to detach the paper guide ass'y at the center of the printer and attach the
fanfold paper guide (front) with these same screws.

Fanfold Paper Guide (front)

Screw (T-4x8)

Fig. 3-15

3. Remove the FL-4 x 5 screws to detach the blind plate on the back of the printer and attach the fanfold
paper guide (rear) with the same screws.

Screw (FL-4x5)

Fanfold Paper Guide (rear) Screw (FL-4x5)

Fig. 3-16

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4.1 Cutter Drive (Cutter mode)

4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION
4.1 Cutter Drive (Cutter mode)
The printer supplies DC +27 V to the cutter motor to rotate the cutter motor and clutch counter clockwise.
The arm swings like a pendulum and moves the fixed slide cutter up and down to make a cut.

Fixed Cutter Micro Switch

Slide Cutter

Slide Cutter

Cutter Motor
Cutter Motor Clutch
Arm

Fig. 4-1

After making a cut the arm turns the micro switch off and the cutter home position is detected.
When the cutter does not return to the home position because of a paper jam, an error occurs and the
next piece of paper will not be cut.

Fixed Cutter Micro Switch

Slide Cutter

Clutch
Slide Cutter

Cutter Motor

Arm
Cutter Motor Clutch
Fig. 4-2
Open Close Open
Timing chart

+27 MOTOR

CHOME
Micro Switch

Cutting
(one cycle)

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4.2 Harness Wiring

4.2 Harness Wiring

LCD Harness HS Harness SENSOR Harness

LCD Harness

LED Harness

LED Harness

Inlet Ass'y
DC Motor Harness HP Harness Clamp

TH Sensor Clamp

CPU PC Board Ass'y

PS Unit

Clamp Stepping Motor PS Harness

Fig. 4-3

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Cause Solution
Power is not turned 1. Input voltage to the printer is not within • Replace the power cable or power
ON. the rated voltage. inlet.
(Check by CN1 on the PS unit.)
2. Output voltage from the printer is not • Replace the PS unit.
within the rated voltage.
(Check that the voltage between Pin 4
and Pin 6 (GND) of CN2 on the PS unit
is 27 V.
And check the voltage between Pin 1
and Pin 3 (GND) is 5 V.)
3. CPU PC board is not applied with • Replace the power harness.
voltage.
(Check the voltage between Pin 1 and
Pin 3 (GND) of the CN18 on the CPU
PC board is 27 V.)
4. Failure of CPU PC board. • Replace the CPU PC board.

LED or LCD does not 1. Failure of the LED board/LCD • Replace the LED board/LCD.
light. 2. Failure of the LCD/LED harness • Replace the LCD/LED harness.
3. Failure of the CPU PC board • Replace the CPU PC board.

Poor printing. 1. The print paper is of poor quality. • Use the media approved by
TOSHIBA TEC.
2. Dirty print head • Clean the print head.
3. The head lever fastens the print head • Fasten the head lever completely.
incompletely.
4. Alignment adjustment of the print head • Re-adjust the head.
is improper.

Printer does not print. 1. Print head failure • Replace the print head.
2. Connection of the print head connector • Connect the harness completely,
is incomplete, a bad contact, or broken or replace the harness.
wires.
3. Failure in the rewinding/feeding of the • Replace the ribbon rewind motor,
ribbon. ribbon feed motor or CPU PC
board.
4. Failure of the CPU PC board • Replace the CPU PC board.
5. Failure of the software • Check the program.
6. Failure of the printer cable • Replace the printer cable.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems Cause Solution

Dot missing 1. Broken element of print head • Replace the print head.
2. Broken wires of print head cable • Replace the print head harness.
3. Failure of the CPU PC board • Replace the CPU PC board.

Blurred print 1. Poor quality of media. • Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
media.
2. Dust is attached to the media. • Clean the print head and remove
the dust from the media.

Ribbon wrinkle 1. Poor quality of the ribbon • Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
ribbon.
2. Ribbon is not rewound or fed smoothly. • Replace the ribbon rewind motor
or ribbon feed motor.

Ribbon end error 1. Poor quality of the ribbon • Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
ribbon.
2. Improper voltage applied to the ribbon • Refer to page 2-3 to adjust the
end sensor ribbon end sensor.
3. Failure of the ribbon end sensor • Replace the ribbon end sensor.
4. Failure of the circuit which controls • Replace the CPU PC board.
the ribbon end sensor.

Label feed failure 1. Paper is not set properly. • Set the paper properly.
2. Paper of poor quality • Use the paper approved by
TOSHIBA TEC.
3. Improper adjustment of the feed gap • Re-adjust the sensor.
sensor or black mark sensor.
4. Failure of the feed gap sensor or black • Replace the feed gap sensor or
mark sensor black mark sensor.
5. Labels cannot be stripped off the • Replace the take-up motor or CPU
backing paper or the backing paper PC board.
with labels cannot be wound properly.
6. The cutter mechanism is not installed • Install the cutter mechanism
properly. properly.
7. Failure of the stepping motor • Replace the stepping motor or
CPU PC board.

Communication error 1. Failure of the communication cable • Replace the cable.

2. Failure of the RS-232C connector • Replace the connector.
3. Failure of the communication • Replace the connector.
connector
4. Failure of the PC or application • Modify the program.
software
5. Failure of the CPU PC board • Replace IC4 (MC145407).
If the trouble is not solved, replace
the CPU PC board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION .......................................................................6- 1
6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION ................................ 6- 1
6.2 SELF TEST MODE ..........................................................................6- 3
6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing ...........................................6- 3
6.2.2 Automatic Diagnostic Printing ............................................6- 6
6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE ......................................................6-12
6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment ............................................6-14
6.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment .................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment ...................................6-16
6.3.4 X Axis Fine Adjustment ......................................................6-21
6.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment ............................................... 6-23
6.3.6 Character Code Selection ..................................................6-24
6.3.7 Font Zero Selection ............................................................6-25
6.3.8 Control Code Selection ......................................................6-26
6.3.9 Ribbon Type Selection .......................................................6-28
6.3.10 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment .................... 6-29
6.3.11 Strip Wait Status Setting ....................................................6-30
6.3.12 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for
the Black Mark Sensor .......................................................6-31
6.3.13 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for
the Feed Gap Sensor ......................................................... 6-32
6.3.14 Kanji Code Selection ..........................................................6-35
6.3.15 Motor Type Selection ......................................................... 6-36
6.3.16 Euro Font Code Selection ..................................................6-37
6.4 TEST PRINT MODE ........................................................................6-38
6.4.1 Normal Test Print ...............................................................6-38
6.4.2 Process Test Print ..............................................................6-43
6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE .............................................................6-45
6.5.1 Thermistor Check ...............................................................6-45
6.5.2 Black Mak Sensor Adjustment ...........................................6-46
6.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment ............................................6-47
6.5.4 Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor .........................6-48
6.5.5 Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor ........................... 6-49
6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE ........................................................................6-50
6.6.1 Maintenance Counter Clear ............................................... 6-52
6.6.2 Parameter Clear .................................................................6-53

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
have in this manual.
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6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION

6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION

6.1 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. Diag. test operation (Type I) is
started from the power off state and the parameter setting (Type II) is started while the printer is on-line
or printing. For further details, please refer to the corresponding pages.
NOTE: Every size in this manual is written in millimeter. To obtain the size in inch, divide by 25.4.
■ Type I
Power off

Turn on the power while ■ Self Test Mode (See page 6-3)
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key. Data from the maintenance counter and
automatic diagnosis are printed on the media.
Press the [RESTART] key.
■ Parameter Setting Mode (See page 6-13)
Fine adjustment of the feed length, cut/strip
< 1> DI AG . V1. OA
position, back feed, X axis, print tone, and
thresholds of the black mark sensor and feed
Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key. gap sensor, and selection of character font, font
zero, control code, ribbon type, ribbon motor
< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET torque, strip wait status, and motor type are
available in this mode.
■ Test Print Mode (See page 6-38)
Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key.
Print condition and test print type (slant line,
characters and bar code) are selectable.
< 3> TE ST P RIN T ■ Sensor Setting Mode (See page 6-45)
A thermistor check and the adjustment of the
Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key.
black mark and feed gap sensors are available
in this mode.
< 4> SE NS OR AD J. A transmission check is made to both a print
head thermistor and an environmental
Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key. temperature thermistor.
■ RAM Clear Mode (See page 6-50)
< 5> RA M CL EAR Data from the maintenance counter is cleared
and parameter setting is initialized in the RAM
clear mode.
Press the [FEED] key.

In system mode the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.

Key Name Function

[FEED] key Used to start the system mode as a [PAUSE] key does. Used to select the
parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the negative direction ( - ).
[RESTART] key Used to select the parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the
positive direction (+)
[PAUSE] key Used to start the system mode as a [FEED] key does and to select the parameter
mode. Used as an enter key.

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6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION

■ Type II
The parameter setting such as feed length fine adjustment or cut/strip position fine adjustment can be
changed while the printer is on-line or printing. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the printer to enter
parameter setting mode. Reset mode is provided for this procedure to cancel the steps which follow the
[PAUSE] key without turning the power off.

Power on

O N L I NE

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 1.)

P AU S E 5
Press the [PAUSE] key. Indicates the number of
Hold down the [RESTART] key for remaining media when the
more than 3 seconds. (See NOTE 2.) [PAUSE] key is pressed.

< 1> R E SE T

(See NOTE 3.)

Press the [RESTART] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key Press the [PAUSE] key.
at the same time.
Refer to Section 6.3 Parameter Setting Mode
for the following procedure.

Press the [RESTART] key.

NOTES: 1. Pressing the [PAUSE] key during printing causes the printer to pause printing and show the
number of remaining media.
2. If the [RESTART] key is released within 3 seconds, the printer will resume printing because
the [RESTART] key is activated.
3. Since the reset is performed when terminating this mode, the printer cancels the remaining
media and returns to on-line mode. This reset will not clear the changed parameter settings.

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6.2 SELF TEST MODE

6.2 SELF TEST MODE

In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print.

6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing

The data from 1 to 31 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]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1 . O A Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key. Continued on Section 6.2.2

Automatic Diagnostics Printing.
R IB B O N T RA N S.

Select the ribbon type from those NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
at the right by pressing the TRANSMISSIVE
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)

M AI NT EN AN CE CONT

Press the [PAUSE] key.

C HE CK IN G & P RI N T The printer is checking or printing

the status

The result of the self test

is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.

NOTES: 1. If the maintenance counter printing results in an error, the printer will display the error
message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE] key, however,
the display will return to the initial display “<1> DIAG. V1.0A”. Printing is not automatically
resumed after the error is cleared.
2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.

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6.2 SELF TEST MODE

■ Sample Print
(1) TL FEED 1882.3km [PC]
[Print Condition] (2) FEED 20.5km FEED +10.0mm (14)
• Preset count : 1 (3) PRINT 15.0km CUT -5.0mm (15)
• Print speed : 6"/sec. (4) CUT 148150 BACK +3.0mm (16)
• Sensor : No sensor (5) HEAD U/D 170 TONE(T) +3step (17)
• Printing method : Thermal transfer (6) RIBBON 32h TONE(D) +5step (18)
• Supply length : 50 mm (7) SOLENOID 0h [KEY]
• Issuing mode : Batch printing (8) 232C ERR 1 FEED +5.0mm (19)
(without rewinder) (9) SYS ERR 0 CUT -1.5mm (20)
(10) PW FAIL 0 BACK +0.5mm (21)
(11) FONT [PC-850] [0] TONE(T) +0step (22)
(12) CODE [ESC LF NUL] TONE(D) +1step (23)
(13) RIBN [TRANS.] X ADJ. +35.0mm (24)
(27) RIBN ADJ. [PC] +0 +0 [KEY]+0 +0
(28) STATUS [OFF]
(25) THRESHOLD R1.0V
(26) THRESHOLD T 0.7V
(29) KANJI [TYPE1]
(30) MOTOR [TYPE2]
(31) EURO CODE B0H

Fig. 6-1
1) Maintenance Counter
# Item Count Condition Range
(1) Total media distance Counted when the feed motor drives to feed, print and issue the 0.0 ~ 3200.0
covered media. (Counted also during ribbon save operation and back km
(2) Media distance covered feed.) [See NOTE 2.] 0.0 ~ 200.0 km
(3) Print distance Counted while printing. (Feeding and issuing media, and ribbon 0.0 ~ 200.0 km
saving operation are not counted.) [See NOTE 2.]
(4) Cut count Counts every cut. [See NOTE 3.] 0 ~ 1000000
times
(5) Head up and down count Counts every up and down of the print head using the solenoid 0 ~ 2000000
for ribbon save operation. (Up+Down=1 count) [See NOTE 3.] times
(6) Ribbon motor driving time Counts when the ribbon motor drives to feed, print and issue the 0 ~ 2000 hours
media. (The driving time is not counted during ribbon saving
operation, but is during back feed.) [See NOTE 4.]
(7) Solenoid driving time Counted during ribbon saving operation. [See NOTE 4.] 0 ~ 1000 hours

(8) RS-232C hardware error Counted when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. [See 0 ~ 255 times
count NOTE 5.]
(9) System error count Counted when a zero-dividing error occurs or undefined command 0 ~ 15 times
is retrieved.
(10) Momentary power failure Counts the number of times the power restores while the CPU is 0 ~ 15 times
count busy after reset.

NOTES: 1. Item from (2) through (10) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear.
2. If the distance is 8.2 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at
power off.
3. If the count is 31 counts or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at
power off.
4. If the driving time is 32 sec. or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory
at power off.
5. When a sent command results in an error, the same number as the data capacity of the
command is counted by byte.
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE

2) Parameters

# Item Contents
Character code selection PC-850 : PC-850
(11) PC-8 : PC-8
Font zero selection 0 : No slash used.
0 : Slash used.
(12) Control code selection AUTO : Automatic selection
ESC LF NUL : ESC LF NUL mode
{ } : Mainframe mode
1B 1C 1D : Manual
(13) Ribbon type selection TRANS. : Transmissive ribbon
NON TRANS. : Non-transmissive ribbon
(14) Feed length fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
(19) (PC), (KEY)
(15) Cut/strip position fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
(20) (PC), (KEY)
(16) Back feed length fine adjustment -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm
(21) (PC), (KEY)
(17) Print tone fine adjustment -10 step to +10 step
(22) (Thermal transfer ) (PC), (KEY)
(18) Print tone fine adjustment -10 step to +10 step
(23) (Thermal direct) (PC), (KEY)
(24) X axis fine adjustment -99.5 mm to +99.5 mm
(25) Threshold manual fine adjustment for 0.0V to 4.0 V
the black mark sensor
(26) Threshold manual fine adjustment for 0.0V to 4.0 V
the feed gap sensor
(27) Ribbon Motor -15 Strip to +0 Step
(28) STATUS 1: Strip wait status is not sent to the PC.
2: Strip wait status is sent to the PC.
(29) Kanji code type TYPE1: Windows code
(Not supported by QQ/QP models) TYPE2: Original code
(30) MOTOR TYPE1: SANYO motor
TYPE2: NMB motor
(31) EURO font code setting 20H to FFH

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6.2 SELF TEST MODE

6.2.2 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]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [PAUSE] key.

R IB B O N T RA N S.

Select the ribbon type from those NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
at the right by pressing the TRANSMISSIVE
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key. (Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)

Press the [FEED] key.

A UT O D I AG N OS T I C

Press the [PAUSE] key.

C HE C K IN G & P RI N T The printer is checking or printing

the status

The result of the self test

is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.

NOTES: 1. If the automatic diagnosis printing results in an error, the printer will display the error
message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE] key, however,
the display will return to the initial display "<1> DIAG. V1.0A". Printing is not automatically
resumed.
2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.

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■ Sample Print
1 PROGRAM V1.0A FMBC0035501:2800
[Print Condition] MASK V1.0 FMRM0034901:B100
• Preset count : 1 2 KANJI 0000:0000
• Print speed : 6"/sec. 0000:0000:0000:0000
• Sensor : No sensor 3 EEPROM 0K
• Printing method : Thermal transfer 4 DRAM 512KB
5 CARD 0K
• Supply length : 50 mm
6 SENSOR1 00000000,10110011
• Issuing mode : Batch printing 7 SENSOR2 [H]3.1V [A]2.8V
(without rewinder) [R]3.3V [T]2.4V
[RANK]3
8 DIP SW 00000000,00001010
9 EXP.I/O OK
Fig. 6-2
1 PROGRAM/MASK ROM Check
PROGRAM V1.0 A FMBC0035501 : 2800

Checksum
Part No. of ROM or software
Revision No.: Space or A to Z
Software version No.
ROM name
RROGRAM: Program ROM (EP-ROM)
MASK: Mask ROM (Character generator)

NOTES: 1. Software version No., part No. of ROM and checksum vary according to the software
version of PROGRAM/MASK ROM.
2. The last two digits of the checksum are usually 0.
2 KANJI ROM Check
KANJI 0000 : 0000

KANJI ROM2 Checksum

KANJI ROM1 Checksum

0000 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000

KANJI OUTLINE ROM4 Checksum

KANJI OUTLINE ROM3 Checksum
KANJI OUTLINE ROM2 Checksum
KANJI OUTLINE ROM1 Checksum

NOTES: 1. Checksum varies according to the software version.

2. When the KANJI ROM or KANJI OUTLINE ROM is not installed, the checksum becomes
“0000”.
3. The last two digits of the checksum are not 0.

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3 EEPROM Check

EEPROM OK

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.

EEPROM: Backup memory

4 DRAM Check

DRAM 512KB

Readable/writable area

DRAM: Image buffer memory or work memory

NOTE: 1. If an error is detected during DRAM check, the display of readable/writable area will stop
when the error occurs.
5 Flash Memory Card Check

CARD OK

Format check
OK: Formatted
NG: Formatted improperly or no flash memory card is inserted.

Flash memory card

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6 Sensor 1 Check
SENSOR1 00000000, 10110011

Head up switch status

0: Head opened
1: Head closed
Fixed to 1.
Cutter home potion switch status
0: Home position
1: Other position
Rewind full sensor status
0: Normal
1: Excess

Slit sensor #1 (ribbon rewind) status

0: The detecting point is positioned
outside the slit.
1: The detecting point is positioned
inside the slit.
Slit sensor #2 (ribbon rewind) status
0: The detecting point is positioned
outside the slit.
1: The detecting point is positioned
inside the slit.

Fixed to 0.
Strip sensor status
0: Without label
1: With label

Ribbon end sensor status

0: Transmissive (with ribbon)
1: Non-transmissive (ribbon end)

Fixed to 0.

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■ Print status content description of each sensor/switch

Sensor/Switch Print status content description

Head up switch Indicates whether the print head is opened or closed.

Cutter home position switch Indicates whether the cutter is at the home position or not.

Rewind full sensor Indicates whether the media is wound to peak capacity on the built-
in take-up spool or not.

Slit sensor #1 (ribbon rewind) Controls ribbon motor rotation by detecting the slit on the ribbon
Slit sensor #2 (ribbon feed) rewind motor and the ribbon feed motor. Indicates the position of
the slit sensor.

Strip sensor Indicates the existence of label in strip mode. When no label is
detected (0), the subsequent label is issued, when a label is
detected (1), the subsequent label will not be issued until the
current label is removed.

Ribbon end sensor The display of the ribbon end sensor only shows whether the ribbon
is transmissive or non-transmissive. The status of the ribbon end
detection differs according to the parameter setting. The following
table shows the parameter settings in the parameter setting mode.
Type of ribbon
Transmissive Non-transmissive
Ribbon end sensor

Transmissive With ribbon Ribbon end

Non-transmissive Ribbon end With ribbon

7 SENSOR2 Check

SENSOR2 [H]3.1V [A]2.8V

Environmental temperature thermistor status:

0.0 ~ 5.0 V

Print head thermistor status: 0.0 ~ 5.0V

[R]3.3V [T]2.4V

Feed gap sensor status: 0.0 ~ 5.0V

Black mark sensor status: 0.0 ~ 5.0 V

[RANK 3]

Print head resistance rank: 0 ~ 15

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8 DIP SW Check
DIP SW 87654321 87654321 Pin No.
00000000 00001010 Status

DIP Switch 2
0: OFF (OPEN)
1: ON (SHORT)
DIP Switch 1
0: OFF (OPEN)
1: ON (SHORT)

NOTE: The DIP switch 1-7 is to be set to 0 (OFF : OPEN) regardless of setting item.
9 EXP. I/O Check
EXP. I/O OK
Loopback test
OK: The circuit has no problem.
NG: The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached.

Expansion I/O PC board

For the loopback test, connect a jig as shown below and check HIGH output / HIGH input and LOW output
/ LOW input.

Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P

GND

Vcc
Fig. 6-3

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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

6.1 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

The following 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 [PAUSE] key.

Turn on the power while

Z ER O FO NT 0
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG NO STI C V1. OA

C OD E AU TO
Press the [FEED] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET R IB BO N TRAN S.

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

F EE D AD JU ST +0.0 mm R IB BO N A D J < FW D> +O

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

C UT A DJ US T +0.0 mm R IB BO N A D J < BA K> +O

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

B AC K FE ED AD J. +0.0 mm S TA TU S T Y PE 1

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

X A DJ US T +0.0 mm T HR E SH OL D R 1. 0V

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

T ON E AD JU ST <T > +0 T HR E SH OL D T 0. 7V

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

T ON E AD JU ST <D > +0 K AN JI CO D E TYP E1

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

F ON T CO DE PC-8 50 M OT O R T YP E2

Press the [PAUSE] key.

E UR O C OD E B 0H

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■ Parameter Setting Mode Table

Mode Name Function

FEED ADJUST Using this parameter the feed length is fine adjusted.
CUT ADJUST Using this parameter the cut position or strip position is fine adjusted.
BACK FEED ADJ. Using this parameter the back feed length from the cut/strip position to the
home position is fine adjusted.
X ADJUST This setting is used to finely adjust print position in the X axis.
TONE ADJUST <T> Using this parameter the print tone is fine adjusted. The longer the print
(Thermal transfer printing) pulse width, the darker the print tone becomes. The shorter, the lighter the
TONE ADJUST<D> print tone becomes.
(Thermal direct printing)
FONT CODE The character code either PC-850 or PC-8 is selected.
ZERO FONT The font zero either 0 or 0 is selected.
CODE The command code out of AUTO, ESC/LF/NUL, or { I } is selected.
RIBBON Ribbon type either transmissive or non-transmissive is selected.
RIBBON ADJ <FWD> Using this parameter the torque of the ribbon motors is fine adjusted.
(Ribbon feed motor)
RIBBON ADJ <BAK>
(Ribbon feed motor)
STATUS TYPE Whether or not the strip wait status (05H) is sent in response to the status
request command from the PC is selectable.
THRESHOLD R The threshold of the black mark sensor is manually fine adjusted.
THRESHOLD T The threshold of the feed gap sensor is manually fine adjusted.
MOTOR The stepping motor type is selected.
KANJI CODE Kanji code either Windows code or original code is selected.
(Not supported by QQ/QP models.)
EURO CODE EURO code is selected from 20H to FFH.

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6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

F EE D AD J. + 0. 0 m m

Press the [FEED] or [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
[RESTART] key to adjust time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
the feed length. -50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
(See NOTE 1.) [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key.

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.2

Cut/strip position fine adjustment.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment ±50.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value (±50.0 mm) + PC fine
adjustment value (±50.0 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

C UT A DJ . +0.0 mm

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

Press the [FEED] or
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
[RESTART] key to adjust
-50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
the feed length.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
(See NOTE 1.)
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key.

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.3

Back feed length fine adjustment.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment ±50.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value (±50.0 mm) + PC fine adjustment
value (±50.0 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if a subsequent
fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed cut/strip position value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
4. When using label with length of less than 38 mm, calculate the cut position fine adjustment
value using the expression provided on page 6-18.

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6.3.3 Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key three times.

B AC K A DJ . + 0. 0 m m

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

Press the [FEED] or
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
[RESTART] key to adjust
-9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
the feed length.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
(See NOTE 1.)
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key.

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.4

X axis fine adjustment.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment ±9.9 mm = Key fine adjustment value (±9.5 mm) + PC fine adjustment
value (±9.9 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed back feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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■ Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example

+ 0.0 mm

A
A
A
A
Feed Direction
Fig. 6-3

- 10 mm

- 10.0 mm

A
A
A
A
Fig. 6-4

+ 10 mm

+ 10.0 mm
A
A
A
A
Fig. 6-5

■ Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example

Print Head
+ 0.0 mm Cut Position

Tag Paper
Feed Direction

Black Mark Fig. 6-6

Platen
- 12.0 mm - 10 mm

Fig. 6-7
+ 12.0 mm + 10 mm

Fig. 6-8

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■ When using a label with a length of less than 38 mm :

Case 1
Conditions: Issue command [ESC]XS, feed command [ESC]T and eject command
[ESC]IB are received. Label pitch: 38.0 mm or less, with cut, feed gap sensor, cut position
fine adjustment value ±10 mm or less, and issue mode set to C (cut). When the above
conditions are all met, the issue operation in cut issue mode is as follows:
1 Head lifted > 2 Forward feed to the cut position > 3 Head lowered > 4 Cut >

5 Head lifted > 6 Backfeed to the home position > 7 Head lowered.
Case 2
Generally the minimum label length which is available in cut mode is 38.0 mm. When using
a label with a length of less than 38 mm, the edge of the label may be caught on the print
head during back feed to the print start position after cutting the label gap, causing a
improper print start position.
In this case set the cut position fine adjustment value after calculating the value using the
following formula so that the unprinted label returns to the correct print start position.
However, use of this method will leave one or two printed label(s) between the print head
and the cutter. Feed or print the label(s) to remove them.
(a) Formula for cut position fine adjustment value
Cut position fine adjustment value
= (the number of labels left between the print head and the cutter) x (span of label)
= (32.8 mm/label length) x (span of label)
* Omit the decimals of the value obtained by dividing 32.8 mm by the label length
for one unit.
(example) Span of label : 30.0 mm, Label length : 24.0 mm
(32.8 mm/30.0 mm) x 30.0 mm = 1 x 30.0 mm = +30.0 mm
(b) Example
Print Head Position
Cut Position
1 Idling
2 Printing the first label (A) is completed.
32.8 mm
3 Label A is fed to the cut position and the
A B front gap is cut.
A B 4 Label B is fed in the reverse direction to the
print start position.
A B
5 Printing the second label (B) is completed.
A B 6 Label B is fed to the cut position and the
A B C front gap is cut.
7 Label C is fed in the reverse direction to the
A B C
print start position.
A B C 8 To take away label B, label (C) is fed.
B C D 9 Label B is fed to the cut position and the
front gap is cut.
B C D
0 Label D is fed in the reverse direction to the
B C D print start position.

Fig. 6-9 Print Satrt Position

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■ Strip Position Fine Adjustment Example

Label Print Head

+ 0.0 mm

Platen Fig. 6-10

Backing Paper Strip Shaft

+ 3.0 mm Print Head

+ 3.0 mm

Platen Fig. 6-11

Backing Paper Strip Shaft

- 3.0 mm Print Head

- 3.0 mm

Platen Fig. 6-12

Backing Paper Strip Shaft

NOTE: The print stop position when printing the label in strip mode varies according to label length for
the strip mode printing stops so that the edge of the strip shaft is 4 mm from the middle of the
gap. This is because the gap length is programmed as 2 mm. When the gap length is 5 mm
or more, the effective print length should be set to the value obtained by subtracting 2 mm from
the label pitch, that is, set the gap length to 2 mm. If the print format hangs over the gap as
a result, correct the print start position. If the print stop position is improper, refer to Section 6.3.2
and make a fine adjustment.

4 mm
3 mm

Label 2 mm

Platen

Strip Shaft Backing Paper Fig. 6-14

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■ Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example

+ 0.0 mm

A
A
A
A
Feed Direction
Fig. 6-14

Print start position

+3.0 mm

+3.0 mm
A
A
A
A
Fig. 6-15

-3.0 mm -3.0 mm
A
A
A
A Fig. 6-16

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6.3.4 X Axis Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key four times.

X A DJ US T +0.0 mm

Press the [FEED] or [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
[RESTART] key to fine time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
adjust the print position -99.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
along the X axis. [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
(See NOTE 1.) time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+99.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key.

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.5

Print tone fine adjustment.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment ±99.5 mm = X axis value
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed X axis is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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■ X Axis Fine Adjustment Example

Feed direction

Top down printing

X

+ 0.0 mm
ABC
Y
Fig. 6-18
X
Bottom first printing

-50.0 mm

-50.0 mm
ABC
Fig. 6-19

+ 50.0 mm

+50.0 mm
ABC
Fig. 6-20

NOTES: 4. The X axis fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the X axis of the drawing in the left
or right direction.
5. Adjust the X axis in the effective print range. (After the value reaches the coordinate “0”, the
value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed in the
negative direction.)
6. X axis fine adjustment cannot be used in self test mode or test printing.

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6.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key five times.

(Thermal transfer printing fine

T ON E AD J. <T > +0 adjustment)
[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
Press the [FEED] or time is a -1 steps change, up to
[RESTART] key to adjust -10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
the feed length. [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
(See NOTE 1.) time is a +1 steps change, up to
+10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)

(Thermal transfer printing fine

T ON E AD J. <D > +0
adjustment)
[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
Press the [FEED] or time is a -1 steps change, up to
[RESTART] key to fine -10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
adjust the print tone. [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
(See NOTE 1.) time is a +1 steps change, up to
+10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key .

and [RESTART] key
at the same time. Continued on Section 6.3.6
Character code selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed print tone value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. Fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the values set by the PC command and system
mode (key operation) and each max. value is ±10 step. However, the upper limit of the
adjustment value is decided according to the print speed to protect the print head. If the
set value exceeds the following upper limit, it is automatically corrected to the proper value.
Upper limit: 3"/sec.: +10 step, 6"/sec.: +5 step, 10"/sec.: +2 step

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6.3.6 Character Code Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key seven times.

F ON T CO DE P C- 8 5 0

PC-850
Select either chracter code with PC-8
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
Key.(See NOTE1.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key .

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.7

Font zero selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.3.7 Font Zero Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key eight times.

Z ER O FO NT 0
0 (without slash)
0 (with slash)
Select either zero font with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key .

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.8

Control code selection

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed zero font is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.3.8 Control Code Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key nine times.

C OD E AU TO

AUTO : (Automatic selection)

Select control code with the ESC, LF, NUL : (Manual selection)
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.) { ,|, } : (Manual selection)
MANUAL : (control codes should be specified.)
When "MANUAL"
is selected, go to (A)
on the next page.
(B)

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key .

and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.9

Ribbon type selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed control code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. When “AUTO”, “ESC, FL, NUL”, or “{ ,I, }” is selected, be sure to select the Non-transmissive
ribbon in the ribbon type selection operation.
4. When “MANUAL” is selected be sure to specify all the control codes 1 to 3. Failure to do
this disables selection of “MANUAL”.

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(A)

C OD E MA NU AL Change the control code.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Set the control code 1.

C ON T RO L C O D E 1 B
(equivalent to ESC, {.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.

C O N T RO L C OD E 2 1 C Set the control code 2.

(equivalent to LF, .)
Press the [PAUSE] key.

Set the control code 3.

C ON T RO L C OD E3 1D
(equivalent to NUL, }.)
Go to (B) on the previous page.

NOTE: Refer to the following the selection of the control codes 1 to 3.

(RESTART) (FEED)

C ON T R OL C OD E 1 O 0

(RESTART) (FEED)

C ON T R OL C OD E 1 1 A

(RESTART) (FEED)

C ON T R OL C OD E 1 1 B

(RESTART) (FEED)

C ON T R OL C OD E 1 1 C

(RESTART) (FEED)

C ON T R OL C OD E 1 F F

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6.3.9 Ribbon Type Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key ten times.

R IB B O N T RA N S .
Transmissive ribbon
Transmissive: With ribbon
Select either ribbon type with Non-transmissive: Ribbon end
the [FEED] key or [RESTART] Non-transmissive ribbon
key. (See NOTE 1and 2.) Transmissive: Ribbon end
Non-transmissive: With ribbon

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 3.)
Continued on Section 6.3.10
Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage
Fine Adjustment.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Non-transmissive (NON TRANS.) ribbon cannot be used so the ribbon type must be set to
transmissive (TRANS.) ribbon.
3. A changed ribbon type is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.3.10 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key eleven times.

(Ribbon feed motor voltage fine

R BN AD J < FW > +0 adjustment)
[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
Press the [FEED] or
time is a -1 steps change, up to
[RESTART] key to fine
-15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
adjust the feed motor
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
voltage. (See NOTE 1.)
time is a +1 steps change, up to
-15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)

R BN AD J < B K> +0 (Ribbon rewind motor fine

adjustment)
Press the [FEED] or [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one
[RESTART] key to fine time is a -1 steps change, up to
adjust the rewind motor -15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
voltage. (See NOTE 1.) [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1 steps change, up to
Press the [FEED] key -15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment -15 steps = Key fine adjustment value (-15 steps)+PC fine adjustment
value (-15 steps)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent
fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed motor voltage value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
4. One step corresponds to 5% of the standard voltage and up to 75% of the voltage can be
decreased.

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6.3.11 Strip Wait Status Setting

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG NO STI C V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key thirteen times.

ST AT US TY PE 1

Press the [FEED] or [FEED] key:

[RESTART] key to select Status type 2: A strip wait status is sent.
the strip wait status.
[RESTART] key:
Status type 1: A strip wait status is not sent.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] and

[RESTART] key at the same
time. (See NOTE 1.)

NOTE: When the status type 1 is selected, the printer will send (00H) in response to the status request
command sent from the PC while a label stays at the strip sensor (when idling, after feeding,
or all printing finished).
When the status type 2 is selected, the printer will send (05H) in response to the status request
command sent from the PC while a label stays at the strip sensor (when idling, after feeding,
or all printing finished.)
If the status request command is sent during printing, the printer will always send (05H)
regardless of the setting.

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6.3.12 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Black Mark Sensor
Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key fourteen times.

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

T HR E SH OL D R 1. 0V time is a -1.0V change, up to
0.0V.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to time is a +1.0V change, up to
fine adjust the threshold for the black 4.0V.
mark sensor manually.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.13

Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment
for the Feed Gap Sensor.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.

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6.3.13 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Feed Gap Sensor

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> PA RA ME TER S ET

Press the [PAUSE] key fifteen times.

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

T HR E SH OL D T 1. 0V time is a -1.0V change, up to
0.0V.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to time is a +1.0V change, up to
fine adjust the threshold for the black 4.0V.
mark sensor manually.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.14

Kanji Code Selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.

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• How to Calculate Threshold Fine Adjustment Value

If the following cases occurred, threshold value for the paper sensors should be fine adjusted after
referring to the next page.
Case 1:
When using tag paper, the black mark and the print area are distinguished from each other by the 1.5V
or more difference of sensor output voltage. If a low-sensitive sensor is installed in the printer, it may not
detect 1.5V or more difference between the black mark and the print area. This may cause the printer
to feed over one and a half tags, and then stop with “PAPER JAM” displayed.
Case 2:
The presence and lack of label are distinguished from each other by the reflective sensor voltage. When
the voltage is more than 1.5V, it is regarded as the presence of paper. And less than 1.5V is regarded
as the paper end. If a low-sensitive-sensor is used, 1.5V or more may not be detected at the backing
paper since the reflectance of backing paper is low. In such case, more than 5mm-long gap is regarded
as the no paper. And trying to print or feed the label when the sensor stops at the gap results in a NO
PAPER error. This problem tends to occur when using labels with thin backing paper.
Case 3:
If the reflective sensor’s output voltage when detecting no paper is 1.5V or more, the sensor does not
recognize the actual paper end during printing. Accordingly, the printer continues to print despite of the
paper end. This problem may occur on printers of which the resistors on the CPU PCB have been
changed according to the Technical Information #SVM7A1010/1 (issued on April 16, 1997).
Case 4:
When using perforated fanfold labels, the transmissive sensor mistakes the perforation on the gap for
a print area, resulting in a PAPER JAM error.
Case 5:
When using such a particular label stock that a black mark is printed on every two or three gaps, the
sensor detects three different voltages at the label, unmarked gap and black mark, respectively. The
sensor cannot distinguish the unmarked gap from the black mark, so the printer stops with displaying
“PAPER JAM”.

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NOTE: The following operation cannot be performed unless the sensor type is changed by the issue
command or feed command.
(1) Using the sensor adjustment in Diag. mode, measure the sensor voltage at the following four
points.
Label: Print area Backing paper
Tag paper: Print area Black mark
Example:
[REFLECTIVE] 2.8V
[TRANSMISSIVE] 4.1V

(2) Using the following formula, calculate the threshold from the measured voltage:
When using labels (transmissive sensor):
Threshold = (Max. voltage at the backing paper) - (Voltage at the print area) - 0.7V
e.g.) 2.0V = 4.2V - 1.5V - 0.7V
When using perforated labels (transmissive sensor):
A B
Threshold = (Max. voltage at the backing paper) - Min. voltage at the backing paper -
2
A
Min. voltage at the backing paper
2

e.g.) 2.2V = 4.4V - (2.8V/2) - (1.6V/2)

When using labels with black marks (reflective sensor):
C D
Threshold = (Min. voltage at the print area) - (Min. voltage at the black mark)
2
e.g.) 0.4V = (1.5V - 0.7V)/2

Backing Paper Label gap

Perforation Label Black Mark
Label
Backing Paper

(4.4V) (2.8V)

(0.7V) (1.5V)

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6.3.14 Kanji Code Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key 16 times.

K AN J I C OD E T Y P E 1 TYPE 1: Windows code

TYPE 2: Original code

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to

select the Kanji code.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.15

Motor Type Selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed Kanji code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.3.15 Motor Type Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key 17 times.

TYPE 1: SANYO motor

M OT O R T Y P E 2 TYPE 2: NMB motor

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to

select the motor type.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 6.3.16

Euro Font Code Selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.
3. The default setting is TYPE 2 (NMB motor).
4. When replacing the motor with a service part, make sure that it is a SANYO motor, then
select TYPE 1.

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6.3.16 Euro Font Code Selection

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key.

< 2> P A RA ME TE R S E T

Press the [PAUSE] key 18 times.

E UR O C O DE B 0 H

20H
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
[RESTART] [FEED]
select the Euro font code.
FFH

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed Euro font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE

Test print mode contains normal test print and process test print.

6.4.1 Normal Test Print

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:
• ISSUE COUNT : 1
• PRINT SPEED : 6"/sec.
• SENSOR : Transmissive sensor
• RIBBON : Transmissive ribbon
• TYPE : Batch (without cut)
• LABEL LENGTH : 76 mm
• PAPER FEED : Feed
Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key twice.

From C on the
next page.
< 3> TE ST PR INT

Press the [PAUSE] key.

P RI N T C O NDIT ION
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key ISSUE COUNT
at the same time. Select “Print Condicton”
PRINT SPEED
by pressing the [PAUSE] SENSOR
key. RIBBON Press the [FEED] key Press the
TYPE or [RESTART] key. [RESTART]
LABEL LENGTH
PAPER FEED (See NOTE 1.) key.

Set the print count To A. Continued

on section
I SS UE C OU NT 1 6.4.2
Process
Test Print.
To be continued on
B of the next page.

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From B of the preceding page.

Set the print count from those at the 5000 (Print count 5000)
1000 (Print count 1000)
right by pressing the [FEED] key or 500 (Print count 500)
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 2.) 100 (Print count 100) Press the [FEED] key
50 (Print count 50) and [RESTART] key
10 (Print count 10)
5 (Print count 5) at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.) 3 (Print count 3)
1 (Print count 1)
Set the print speed To C of the
preceding page.
P RI NT S PE ED 6 ” /s

Select the print speed from those at

the right by pressing the [FEED] 3 inch/sec. Press the [FEED] key
key or [RESTART] key. 6 inch/sec. and [RESTART] key
10 inch/sec.
at the same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.) To C of the

Set the sensor type preceding page.

S EN SO R T RA N S.

Select the sensor type from NONE

those at the right by pressing (consecutive form) Press the [FEED] key
the [FEED] key or [RESTART] REFLECTIVE and [RESTART] key
key. (See NOTE 2 and 4.) (black mark sensor) at the same time.
TRANSMISSIVE
(feed gap sensor)
To C of the
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.) preceding page.
Set the ribbon type

R IB BO N T RA N S.

NO RIBBON
Select the ribbon type from (No ribbon: Thermal direct)
those at the right by pressing TRANSMISSIVE
the [FEED] key or [RESTART] (Transmissive ribbon:
key. (See NOTE 2, 5 and 9.) Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon:
Thermal transfer)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Press the [FEED] key and

To be continued on [RESTART] key at the same
B of the next page. time.
To C of the preceding page.

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From B of the preceding page.

Set the issue mode type

T YP E [ S] NO C U T

Select the issue mode type from

[S] Standard mode
those at the right by pressing (Batch printing without cut)
the [FEED] key or [RESTART] [C] Auto-cut mode
key. (See NOTE 2.) (Issue and cutting) Press the [FEED] key
[H] Strip mode and [RESTART] key
(On-demand printing at the same time.
without cut)
Press [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Set the label length To C of the

preceding page.
L AB EL L EN . 7 6 m m

Select the label length from

those at the right by pressing 999 (Label length 999 mm)
the [FEED] key or [RESTART] 998 (Label length 998 mm)
997 (Label length 997 mm)
key. (See NOTE 6 and 7.)
~

7 (Label length 7 mm)

6 (Label length 6 mm) Press the [FEED] key
5 (Label length 5 mm)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.) and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Set the media feed

To C of the
P AP ER F EE D preceding page.

Select the media feed from those PAPER FEED

at the right by pressing the PAPER NO FEED
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.) at the same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key. (Feed one media.) To C of the

preceding page.
To be continued on
B of the next page.

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From B of the preceding page.

< 3> TE ST P RIN T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

P RI NT C ON DIT IO N

From A of the
preceding page.
SLANT LINE (1 DOT)
Select the test print from SLANT LINE (3 DOT)
CHARACTERS
those at the right by BAR CODE
pressing the [FEED] key NON-PRINTING
or [RESTART] key. FACTORY TEST PATTERN
AUTO PRINT (TRANS.) :
Process test print/Transmissive sensor
AUTO PRINT (REFLECT.) :
Process test print/Reflective sensor

A designated number of Press the [FEED] key

test prints are issued when and [RESTART] key at
pressing the [PAUSE] key. the same time.
(See NOTE 8.)

< 3> TE ST P RIN T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. When there is no change to the print condition, select one of the test print options to issue
the test print.
2. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
3. A selected print condition is activated when the [PAUSE] key is pressed.
4. When the feed gap sensor is selected, the gap between labels becomes 3mm long.
5. Non-transmissive (NON TRANS.) ribbon cannot be used so the ribbon type must be set to
transmissive (TRANS.) ribbon or no ribbon.
6. A label size greater than the image buffer length cannot be designated. The image buffer
length differs according to memory size. If designated, the printer prints in the image buffer,
or the printer stops because of an error.
7. Pressing the [FEED] key changes the label length -1 mm, pressing the [RESTART] key
changes +1 mm.
8. 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.

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9. When the transmissive ribbon is selected and DIP SW. 1-1 is set to ON, and the space area
is also 20 mm or more when the print speed is 3"/sec. or 6"/sec. or 30 mm or more when
10"/sec., the printer automatically enters ribbon saving print mode.
10. 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) • Slant line (3 dot)

Fig. 6-21 Fig. 6-22

• Cahracters • Bar code

Fig. 6-23 Fig. 6-24

• FACTORY TEST PATTERN

Fig. 6-25

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6.4.2 Process Test Print

In the process test print, the test print is automatically performed under the following conditions.
Parameter setting and print tone fine adjustment value is ignored.
• OPERATION : One label feed, 3-dot slant line print, bar code print, character print
• ISSUE COUNT : 5 labels each
• PRINT SPEED : 8 inches/sec.
• SENSOR : Transmissive sensor (feed gap sensor) or reflective sensor (black
mark sensor)
• RIBBON : Transmissive ribbon
• TYPE : Batch (without cut)
• LABEL LENGTH : 76 mm
• PRINT TONE FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE : +0
Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.
Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key twice.

From C on
the next page.
< 3> TE ST P RIN T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

P RI NT C ON DIT IO N
Press the [RESTART]
key.
Press the [RESTART] key.

To A of the
preceding page. After feeding one label, slant
lines (3 dots) are printed on 5
labels.

A UT O PR IN T(R EF L)

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key

and [RESTART] key
[Bar codes are printed on 5 labels.] at the same time.

To be continued on To C of the
B of the next page. preceding page.

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From B of the next page.

A UT O PR IN T( R EF L )

Press the [PAUSE] key.

[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]

< 3> T E ST P RI N T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

From A of the
preceding page.
A UT O PR IN T( T RA N )

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key.

and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
After feeding one label,
slant lines (3 dots) are
printed on 5 labels. To C of the
preceding page.

A UT O PR IN T( T RA N)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

[Bar code are printed on 5 labels.]

A UT O PR IN T( T RA N )

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [FEED] key

and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]

To C of the
< 3> T E ST P RI N T preceding page.

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6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE

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.

6.5.1 Thermistor Check (Read only)

Thermistor check should be performed to check the environmental temperature and print head
temperature after the excess head temp. error occurs or batch printing is performed for a long time.

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key three times.

< 4> SE NS OR AD J.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

[ H ]2 .5 V [ A]2. 0V [H] 2.5 V [A] 2.0 V

Thermistor status

Press the [FEED] key Environmental

and [RESTART] key
at the same time. Thermistor status

Print head

NOTE: 1. Since the thermistor is supervised every 200 ms while displaying the status, the display
could vary.

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6.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment

Black mark sensor setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the
tag paper to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.

Power off

Turn on the power while holding down

the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key three times.

< 4> S E NS OR AD J.

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

and [RESTART] key at The former value is displayed.
the same time.
[ RE F L EC T. ] 2.8 V Black Mark Tag paper

Set the tag paper so that the black mark

sensor can detect the white part of the
tag paper. (See NOTE 1.) Black Mark

White part
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] Black Mark Sensor
key down until an asterisk ( * ) is Align the white part of the TOSHIBA TEC
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.) specified tag paper with the black
Ex) mark sensor.

[ RE F L EC T. ] 3.8 V* (See NOTE 2.)

Indicates the completion of adjustment.

Press the [PAUSE] key for Feed Gap Sensor Setting.

NOTES: 1. Make sure to adjust the black mark sensor using the white part of the tag paper as a criterion.
Though an adjustment can be performed with the black mark, it may cause a paper jam
error.
2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.

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6.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment

Feed gap sensor setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the
label to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.

Power off

Turn on the power while holding down

the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key three times.

< 4> S E NS OR A D J.

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key three times.
and [RESTART] key The former value is displayed.
at the same time.
[ TR A N S.] 2. 3 V
Backing
Label Paper
Set the label so that the feed gap
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
sensor can detect the backing ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
paper (no label). (See NOTE 1.)
Feed Gap Sensor

Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]

key down until an asterisk ( * ) is Align the backing paper of the
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.) TOSHIBA TEC specified label
Ex) with the feed gap sensor.

[ TR A N S.] 4. 1 V * (See NOTE 2.)

Indicates adjustment complete.

Press the [PAUSE] key for

Paper End Setting for Black
Mark Sensor.

NOTES: 1. Make sure to adjust the feed gap sensor using the backing paper with no label as a criterion.
Though an adjustment can be performed with the label, it could cause a paper jam error.
2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.

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6.5.4 Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor

Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the tag paper
to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.

Power off

Turn on the power while holding down

the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG . V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key three times.

< 4> S E NS OR A D J.

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key four times.
and [RESTART] key The former value is displayed.
at the same time.
[ PE L V .R] 4. 3 V

Remove any paper

from the sensor
detecting area.

Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]

key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ PE L V .R] 4. 3 V * (See NOTE.)
Indicates the completion of
adjustment .

Press the [PAUSE] key for

Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor

NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.

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6.5.5 Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor

Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the label
to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.

Power off

Turn on the power while holding down

the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key three times.

< 4> SE NS OR AD J.

Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key five times.
and [RESTART] key The former value is displayed.
at the same time.
[ PE LV .T] 4.8 V

Remove any paper from

the sensor detecting area.

Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]

key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ PE LV .T] 4.8 V*
Indicates the completion of
Press the [PAUSE] (See NOTE.) adjustment .

NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.

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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE

6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE

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. After referring
to the following table specify and clear or initialize the data.
■ RAM Clear Mode Table

Mode Name Function

NO RAM CLEAR If you enter the RAM clear mode by mistake, specify this mode to
escape from the RAM clear mode without executing RAM clear.

MAINTE. COUNTER CLEAR After replacing the print head, cutter module, ribbon feed/rewind
motor, solenoid and CPU PC Board, clear the maintenance counter.
The following data will be cleared to zero. Confirmation can be made
through the maintenance counter procedure in self test mode. (See
NOTE 1 and 2.)
Item Initial Value
Media distance covered 0.0 km
Print distance 0.0 km
Cut count 0 times
Head up and down count 0 times
Ribbon motor driving time 0 hours
Solenoid driving time 0 hours
RS-232C hardware error count 0 times
System error count 0 times
Momentary power failure count 0 times

PARAMETER CLEAR This clear should be employed when initializing the following parameters
to the settings before shipment. Confirmation can be made through
the automatic diagnostic procedure in self test mode. (See NOTE 1
and 2.)

Item Initial Value

Feed length fine adjustment (PC) 0.0 mm
Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC) 0.0 mm
Back feed length fine adjustment (PC) 0.0 mm
Print tone fine adjustment 0 step
(Thermal transfer) (PC)
Print tone fine adjustment 0 step
(Thermal direct) (PC)
Feed length fine adjustment (KEY) 0.0 mm
Cut/strip position fine adjustment (KEY) 0.0 mm
Back feed length fine adjustment (KEY) 0.0 mm
Print tone fine adjustment 0 step
(Thermal transfer) (KEY)

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Mode Name Function

PARAMETER CLEAR Item Initial Value

Print tone fine adjustment 0 step
(Thermal direct) (KEY)
X axis fine adjustment 0.0 mm
Character code selection PC-850
Font zero selection "0"
(without slash)
Control code selection Auto.
Ribbon type selection Trans.
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjust- 0
ment (PC)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjust- 0
ment (KEY)
Strip wait status setting 1
Status response ON
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the 1.0 V
black mark sensor
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the 0.7 V
feed gap sensor
Label pitch 76.2 mm
Effective printing length 74.2 mm
Effective printing width 80 mm
With/without ribbon with
Sensor type Transmissive sensor
(Feed gap sensor)
Feed Speed 5 inch/sec.
Issue mode Standard
(Batch printing)
PC save automatic calling ON
Kanji code TYPE 1
EURO font code B0H

NOTES: 1. Total media distance covered (TL FEED) and the adjustment value for the sensors cannot
be cleared.
2. Data stored on the flash memory card cannot be cleared with this procedure. To clear data
on the flash memory card, send the format command to initialize the card. For details, refer
to the External Equipment Interface Specification.
3. For data to be cleared in the RAM clear mode, refer to the RAM clear mode table.
4. After RAM clear is performed, the threshold setting value will turn to the default (0). When
using pre-printed labels, be sure to set the threshold after referring to the Owner's Manual.

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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE

6.6.1 Maintenance Counter Clear

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> D I AG N V1 . O A

Press the [FEED] key four times.

< 5> R A M CL EA R

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

N O R A M CL EA R

Press the [FEED] key.

(or press the [RESTART] key twice.)

Press the [FEED] M AI N T E .CN T CL E A R

key and
[RESTART] key at
the same time. Press the [PAUSE] key.

C OM P L ET E

Turn off the power (See NOTE 1)

NOTE: 1. Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.

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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE

6.6.2 Parameter Clear

Power off

Turn on the power while

holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

< 1> DI AG . V1. OA

Press the [FEED] key four times.

< 5> RA M CL EAR

Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.

N O RA M CL EAR

Press the [FEED] key twice.

(or press the [RESTART] key.)

Press the [FEED] P AR AM ET ER CL EA R

key and
[RESTART] key at
the same time. Press the [PAUSE] key.

C OM PL ET E

Turn off the power (See NOTE 1)

NOTE: 1. Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.

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EM7-33010 Feb 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CPU PC BOARD ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 CPU ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 GATE ARRAY EC-M100....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 A/DC, D/AC, MULTIPLEXER, AND PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT ............................... 1-3
1.4 CONNECTORS AND PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT..................................................... 1-4
1.5 MEMORIES .......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.6 CONNECTORS .................................................................................................... 1-6
2. I/F PC BOARD ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 CENTRONICS INTERFACE CIRCUIT ................................................................. 2-1
2.2 FLASH MEMORY CARD INTERFACE CIRCUIT ................................................. 2-2
2.3 EXPANSION I/O INTERFACE CIRCUIT .............................................................. 2-3
3. PWM2 PC BOARD .................................................................................................... 3-1
4. CUT I/F PC BOARD ................................................................................................. 4-1
5. BPE PC BOARD ...................................................................................................... 5-1
6. BPC PC BOARD ...................................................................................................... 6-1
7. PS UNIT (QQ MODEL) ............................................................................................. 7-1
8. PS UNIT (QP MODEL) ............................................................................................. 7-1

CAUTION!:
1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission.
2. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries
you may have in this manual.

Copyright © 1999
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
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1 COVERS 2/2

Ref.
Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4
No.

1-28 FMQB0039901 FAN Spacer 1

1-29 FMMC0014502 Roll Loading Instructions Label 1
1-30 FMBD0025103 Fanfold Paper Guide (Front) B-4905-FF-QM 1

1-31 ----------- Fanfold Paper Guide (Rear) B-4905-FF-QM 1

1-32 FMMB0050601 Caution Label A Deleted: 4/’98 1
1-33 FMMB0050701 Caution Label B Deleted: 4/’98 1
1-34 FMMB0050801 Caution Label C Deleted: 4/’98 1
1-35 FMQB0045101 Top Cover Edge Guard 2
FMHB0031901 Changed: 7/’98

1-36 JFQB0015001 Flat Push Nut 2

1-37 FMEB0111401 Damper Link L 1
1-38 FMEB0111501 Damper Link S 1
1-39 FMDB0068901 Damper Shaft L 1
1-40 FMQB0058201 Damper Spring 1

1-41 FMMC0020201 Caution Label ABC Added: 4/’98 1 O

*1: Q’ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts

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2 PC BOARD BLOCK

Ref. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

No.

2- 1 ----------- I/F PC Board Ass’y B-4700-IO-QM 1 E

(Service No. B-198-02)
2- 2 FDB-0107001 Locking Support LCBT-14S B-4700-IO-QM 4
FDB-0056004 Locking Support KGLS-14S
2- 3 FMCB0056102 LED Harness 1 E
2- 4 FMCB0056202 LCD Harness 1 E
2- 5 FMCC0023202 Sensor Harness 1 E

2- 6 FMCC0023303 DC Motor Harness Changed:9/’98 1 E

FMCC0023304
2- 7 FMCB0056502 PS Harness 1 E
2- 8 24060200098 Clamp FCN-3010 1
2- 9 FMBC0036401 CPU PC Board Ass’y, with ROM QQ 1 E
(Service No. B-204-21)31 Changed: 10/’97
FMBC0036404 CPU PC Board Ass’y, with ROM QP 1 E
(Service No. B-204-24)34 Changed: 10/’97
FMBD0025201 CPU PC Board Ass’y, without QQ
FMBD0025205 ROM Changed: 10/’97
FMBD0025202 CPU PC Board Ass’y, without QP
FMBD0025206 ROM Changed: 10/’97
2-10 GDB-0087001 PS Unit QQ 1 E
GDB-0085001 PS Unit QP 1 E

2-11 24088100910 Clamp K-103G 3

2-12 FMBB0031301 Strip Sensor (TR) B-4905-H-QM 1 B
2-13 FMBB0029101 Strip Sensor (LED) B-4905-H-QM 1 B
2-14 FMBB0031501 Rewind Full Sensor (LED) B-4905-H-QM 1 B
2-15 DDA-0123001 Ferrite Core QQ 1

2-16 FMBB0029301 TH Sensor 1 B

2-17 EAHB0000201 Sensor Holder 1
2-18 FMBB0027901 Inlet Ass’y QP 1
FMBB0027902 Inlet Ass’y QQ 1
2-19 FMCB0058702 Power Switch Harness QP 1 E
FMCB0058703 Power Switch Harness QQ 1 E
2-20 EBE-0054001 Power Switch JWZ2120-1603 1

2-21 EAG-0012001 Inlet AP-300-3B2(V) 1 D

2-22 FMCB0058502 Earth Harness 1 E
2-23 FMCB0062402 Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate 1
*1: Q’ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts

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Ref. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

No.

2-24 FMHC0009501 Ribbon Holder Knob 1

2-25 FMDB0056501 Holder Plate Shaft 1
2-26 24320600070 Ferrite Core ESD-R-25B 1

*1: Q’ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts

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Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

3- 1 FMHD0005601 Supply Shaft 1

FMBC0080501 Changed:6/'99
3- 2 24A300108A0 Hex. Bolt H-8x100 1
3- 3 FMHD0005503 Supply Holder 2 C
FMHD0005504 Changed:6/'99
3- 4 24A45310080 Plate Nut 1
3- 5 FMDC0005701 Ribbon Shaft 2

3- 6 FMCB0060501 Ribbon Holder 2

3- 7 FMQB0036201 Holder Stopper 2
3- 8 FMEB0084501 Ribbon Shaft Stopper B-4905-H-QM 1
3- 9 FMHC0010501 Ribbon Stopper 2
3-10 FMDC0005901 Take-up Clip B-4905-H-QM 1

3-11 FMCB0060601 Take-up Holder B-4905-H-QM 1

3-12 FMDC0005601 Take-up Shaft B-4905-H-QM 1
3-13 FMHB0019701 Take-up Gear B-4905-H-QM 3 D
3-14 FMHB0018201 Idle Gear B-4905-H-QM 1 D
3-15 FDB-0044001 Locking Support LCBT-3S B-4905-H-QM 3
FDB-0027001 Locking Support KGLS-3S

3-16 FMBB0030601 Take-up Motor B-4905-H-QM 1 E

3-17 FMBC0047101 PWM2 PC Board Ass'y B-4905-H-QM 1 E
(Service No. B-236-01)
3-18 FMCB0056602 Take-up/Cutter Harness B-4905-H-QM 1 E
3-19 FMHB0020401 Dummy Spacer 1
3-20 FMBC0035901 Ribbon Back Tension Block 1 A

3-21 FMEB0090701 Back Tension Stopper 1

3-22 24088100910 Clamp K-103G B-4905-H-QM 1
3-23 FMBB0031401 Rewind Full Sensor (TR) B-4905-H-QM 1 B
3-24 FMHB0020501 Nut Cap 1
3-25 FMQB0037201 Ribbon Back Tension Washer 1

3-26 FMQB0036201 Holder Stopper B-4905-H-QM 1

3-27 FMMB0044201 Selection Switch Label 1
3-28 FMBC0048801 Damper Arm Ass'y 1
3-29 FMHB0021701 Damper Roller 6
3-30 FMDB0062201 Damper Shaft 1

3-31 FMCB0075101 Damper Arm Sub Ass'y 1

3-32 FMDB0062301 Arm Shaft 1

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

3-33 FMEB0092601 Damper Washer 2

3-34 FMHB0021601 Damper Spacer 1
3-35 FMQB0045501 Damper Spring 1

3-36 FMBC0048701 Damper Arm Stopper Plate Ass'y 1

3-37 FMQB0045601 Damper Stopper Rubber 2
3-38 FMCC0030401 Damper Arm Stopper 1
3-39 FMBB0041101 Selection Switch Ass'y 1

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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4 RIBBON DRIVE BLOCK

Ref.
Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4
No.

4- 1 FMBB0030502 Ribbon Motor (Feed) 1 E

[CONN. color:Red]
4- 2 FMBB0030501 Ribbon Motor (Rewind) 1 E
[CONN. color:Black]
4- 3 FMBB0028402 Slit Sensor (Rewind) 1 B
PC1 DED-0049001 Photo Coupler TLP826 1
CN1 EAA-0585001 CONN. 53015-0311 Black 1
4- 4 FMHB0018301 Idle Gear 1 D
4- 5 FMHC0008501 Feed Slit Gear 1 D

4- 6 FMHC0008201 Rewind Slit Gear 1 D

4- 7 FMBB0028401 Slit Sensor (Feed) 1 B
PC1 DED-0049001 Photo Coupler TLP826 1
CN1 24420201450 CONN. 53015-0310 1
4- 8 FMEB0085101 PCB Attached Plate 4
4- 9 FMBB0030901 Head Up Switch 1 E
4-10 24089157031 Plastic Foot 1325 4

4-11 FMHB0018201 Idle Gear 1 D

4-12 FMEE0009401 Rear Cover 1
4-13 FMBB0037501 Rewinder Paper Guide B-4905-H-QM 1
4-14 FMEB0087801 Damper Bracket 1
4-15 FMMB0045801 DOC Label QQ 1

4-16 FMCC0024001 Ribbon Motor Attach Plate 1

4-17 DDA-0122001 Ferrite Core TFC-23-11-14 1
4-18 24081600000 Cable Band ALT096S TC-100 1
4-19 FMMB0062701 Caution Label D QQ, Added: 4/’98 1 O
4-20 FMMB0062801 Number Label QQ, Added: 4/’98 1 O

*1: Q’ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts

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Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

5- 1 FMBB0031101 Pinch Roller Shaft 1

5- 2 FCA-0072001 Timing Belt 40S3M300 1 B
5- 3 FMHB0017801 Pinch Roller Gear B 1
5- 4 FMBB0035301 Stepping Motor 1 E
FMBB0035302 (103H7123-0447) Changed: 2/’98
5- 5 FMEB0086902 Motor Bracket 1

5- 6 FMDB0054902 Idle Roller See NOTE 1 1

5- 7 FMQB0034501 Head Up Spring 1
5- 8 FMBB0050102 Print Head 1 A O
FMBB0050104 Changed:6/'99
5- 9 FMBD0025103 Paper Guide Ass’y 1
5-10 FMGB0000401 Strip Shaft 1

5-11 FMBB0030701 Platen 1 B

5-12 FMBB0030702 Feed Roller 1 B
5-13 FMHB0018101 Knob 1
5-14 FCA-0081001 Timing Belt 60S2M210 1 B
5-15 FCA-0075001 Timing Belt 60S2M200 1 B

5-16 FAA-0056001 Holder LNR-1680HHR 4 B

5-17 FMBC0034302 Paper Sensor Ass’y 1 B
5-18 FMHB0020601 Head Lever 1
5-19 FMBC0034401 Head Cam Shaft Ass’y 1
5-20 FMBB0032401 Ribbon End Sensor (TR) 1 B

5-21 FMBB0032301 Ribbon End Sensor (LED) 1 B

5-22 FMCB0056702 Solenoid Harness B-4905-R-QM 1 E
5-23 FMBB0032101 Solenoid B-4905-R-QM 1 D
5-24 FMBB0029601 RSV PC Board Ass’y B-4905-R-QM 1 E
(Service No. B-200-01)
Q1 CBA-0327001 PNP XISTOR. 2SB1268 1
R1 DBA-103JA2F Carbon RSTR. RD1/4SSTJ 10KΩ 1
DBA-103JA2S Carbon RSTR. SRD1/4S10K0HMJ
F1 EHA-0076007 Fuse CCV-1AF12.5 1A 1 D
D1,2 2421BAM01Z0 Diode AM01Z 2
CN1 EAA-1178001 CONN. 53014-0310 1
CN2 EAA-0589001 CONN. 53014-0213 1
5-25 FMQB0034301 Pinch Roller 1 B

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

5-26 HDA-0033001 Shaft Holder B-F4-73 2 B

5-27 FMCB0065301 Spring Plate 1
5-28 FAF-0022001 Shaft Holder B-F5-53 2 B
5-29 FMCC0025302 Head Harness 1 E
5-30 FMQB0037901 Brush 30mm 1
FMQB0037801 Brush 70mm 1
FMQB0037701 Brush 135mm 1
FMQB0037601 Brush 163mm 1

5-31 FMYC0000401 Print Head Jig Service Part

5-32 FMCC0028601 Media Guide Plate 1
5-33 HAA-0004001 Black Screw M-4x6 1 A
5-34 FMEB0084302 Pinch Roller Cover 1
5-35 FMEC0035411 Right Plate 1

5-36 FMEC0035101 Solenoid Attaching Plate 1

5-37 FMQB0042701 Pinch Roller Spring 1
5-38 FMMB0037803 Head Open Label 1
5-39 FMEC0044601 Guide Plate 1
5-40 24A31040406 Hex. Bolt Screw M-4x6 2

5-41 FMYC0001001 Pinch Roller Jig Service Part

5-42 FMQB0053701 Teflon Sheet A 1
5-43 FMQB0053801 Teflon Sheet B 1
5-44 FMBB0046701 Paper Holder Ass’y 1
5-45 FMEB0098001 Paper Holder Support 1

5-46 FMEB0108201 Paper Holder R (Lower) 1

5-47 FMEB0108001 Paper Holder L (Lower) 1
5-48 FMEB0108101 Paper Holder L (Upper) 1
5-49 FMEB0108301 Paper Holder R (Upper) 1

NOTE 1: Attach the idle roller so that the side grooved deeper faces the E-4 E-ring.

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

C9 DAB-100MD14 GRM40CH100D50PT 10pF 1

DAB-100MK05 C2012CH1H100D 10pF
C102~104, DAB-104MZ11 GRM40F104Z50PT 0.1µF 18
106~111,116,
144,147,149,
151,156,157,
160,161
DAB-104MZ33 C2012JF1H104Z 0.1µF
C117,150 DAB-102MK05 GRM40B102K50PT 1000pF 2
DAB-102MK37 C2012JB1H102K 1000pF
C140 DAB-050MK02 GRM40CH050D50PT 5pF 1
DAB-050MK04 C2012CH1H050C 5pF
C146 DAB-101MJ17 GRM40CH101J50PT 100pF 1
DAB-101MJ35 C2012CH1H101J 100pF

C162,163 DAB-391MK03 GRM40CH391J50PT 390pF 2

DAB-391MK15 C2012CH1H391J 390pF

<Electrolytic CAP.>
C1~4 DAA-100HM16 CESEM1E100 10µF 4
DAA-100HM34 ECR100M25 10µF
C13 DAA-101KM25 CESEM1V101 100µF 1
DAA-101MM40 SME50VB100M 100µF Changed:4/'99
C14 DAA-100FM18 CESEM1C100 10µF 1
DAA-100FM67 SME16VB10M 10µF Changed:4/'99
C15 DAC-334MK02 Film CAP. DTDB1H334K 0.33µF 1
DAC-334MJ06 Film CAP. ECQ-V1H334JZ
0.33µF
C16 DAA-221CM17 CESEM1A221 220µF 1
DAA-221CM47 ECR221M10A 220µF
C159 DAB-561MK06 Chip CAP. GRM40CH561K50PT 1
560pF
DAB-561MJ02 Chip CAP. GRM40CH561J50PT 1
560pF
DAB-561MJ06 Chip CAP. C2012GH1H561J 1
560pF

CN1 EAA-2187001 CONN. B7B-PH-K-S 1

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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(Revision Date Dec. 11 '95)
1 CPU PC BOARD ASS'Y 7/7

Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

CN2 EAA-0361018 CONN. 17LE-13250-27 (D4AK) QP 1

millimeter screw type
EAA-0361019 CONN. 17LE-13250-27 (D4CK) QQ 1
inch screw type
FMEB0085201 Sealed Plate RS-232C 1
CN3 EAA-2387001 CONN. 53014-1412 1
CN4 EAA-2306001 CONN. 52326-0601 1
CN5 EAA-2303001 CONN. 53014-0311 1
CN6 24420201530 CONN. 53014-0410 1

CN7 EAA-0011001 CONN. 5332-26T2 1

CN8 24420201430 CONN. 53014-0210 1
CN9 EAA-2388001 CONN. 53014-1213 1
CN10 EAA-2394001 CONN. 8801-060-170S 1
CN11 EAA-2386001 CONN. 53014-1012 1

CN12 EAA-2302001 CONN. 53014-1310 1

CN13 24420201540 CONN. 53014-0610 1
CN14 EAA-1178001 CONN. 53014-0310 1
CN15 EAA-0520001 CONN. 53014-0910 1
CN17 EAA-2251001 CONN. B10P-VH 1

CN18 24421080295 CONN. 5275-07A 1

DSW1,2 EBC-0065001 DIP Switch KS08 2

EBC-0090001 DIP Switch DIH08GE

F1~2 EHA-0201001 Fuse CCV-2AF12.5 2A 2 D

F3 EHA-0076011 Fuse CCV-3.5AF12.5 3.5A 1 D

X1 DCD-0267001 Crystal CSA32.00MXZ040 1 E

32MHz

SP5 24420130479 Jumper CONN.

PS-40PF-D4T1-FKL1
EAA-1475001 Jumper CONN.
PS-2PF-D4T1-PKL1

HBMB0012901 PCB No. Label 1

(Attached to Heat Sink A)

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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B-470 SERIES FEB. '94
(Revision Date Feb. 29 '96)
3 PMW2 PC BOARD ASS'Y 1/2

Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

FMBC0047101 PWM2 PC Board Ass'y 1 E A2

(Service No. B-236-01)

IC1 CAM-000802A CMOS IC TC74HC08AF 1 E

IC2 CAM-000402A CMOS IC TC74HC04AF 1 E
IC3 CAG-0618002 Linear IC TC74HC04AF 1 E

Q1 CBA-0186001 NPN XISTOR. 2SD1904RS 1

Q2 CBQ-0105001 FET XISTOR. 2SJ263 1
Q3~5 24220200310 Chip XISTOR. FA1A4M-T1B 3
CBC-0040002 Chip XISTOR. KRC102S-RTK

<Chip RSTR.>
R1,3 DBK-103JA4J CRG10GJ103T 10KΩ 2
DBK-103JA4S RGC210J103
R2 DBK-271JA2J CRG4GJ271T 270Ω 1
DBK-271JA2A MCR25JZHUJ271
R4 DBK-334JA4J CRG10GJ334T 330KΩ 1
DBK-334JA4S RGC210J334
R5 DBK-184JA4J CRG10GJ184T 180Ω 1
DBK-184JA4S RGC210J184
R6 DBK-123JA4J CRG10GJ123T 12KΩ 1
DBK-123JA4S RGC210J123

R7 DBK-911FA4A MCR10EZHUF9100 910Ω 1

DBK-911FA4S RGC210F911
R8 DBK-272FA4J CRG10GF272 2.7KΩ 1
DBK-272FA4S RGC210F272
R9 DBK-272FA4A MCR10PZHF2701 2.7KΩ 1
DBK-272FA4S RGC210F272
R10 DBK-224JA4J CRG10GJ224T 220KΩ 1
DBK-224JA4S RGC210J224
R11 DBK-222JA4J CRG10GJ222T 2.2KΩ 1
DBK-222JA4S RGC210J222

R12 DBK-751FA4A MCR10PZHF7500 750Ω 1

DBK-751FA4S RGC210F751
R14 DBK-681JA1A MCR50PZHJ681 680Ω 1
R16 DBK-102JA1J CRG2GJ102T 1KΩ 1
DBZ-0035001 MCR50JZHJ102

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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(Revision Date: Apr. 5 '99)
3 PMW2 PC BOARD ASS'Y 2/2

Ref.No. Part No. Description Remarks *1 *2 *3 *4

R17 DBK-103FA4J CRG10GF103T 10KΩ 1

DBK-103FA4S RGC210F103

C1 DAA-101MM08 Electrolytic CAP. 1

CESEM1H101A 100µF
DAA-101MM40 SME50VB100M 100µF Changed:4/'99
C2 DAC-334MK02 Film CAP. DTDB1H 0.33µF 1
DAC-334MJ06 Film CAP. ECQ-U1H334JZ
C3 DAA-561KM02 Electrolytic CAP. 1
CEEFM1V561M6 560µF
DAA-561KM05 LXY35VB560MJ30 560µF Changed:4/'99
C4,5 DAB-104MZ11 Ceramic CAP. 2
GRM40F104Z50PT 0.1µF
DAB-104MZ33 Ceramic CAP. C2012JF1H104Z

D1 CBE-0317001 Diode D4220U 1

D2,3 2421BAM01Z0 Diode AM01Z 2

CN1 EAA-1738001 CONN. 53253-0210 1

CN2 EAA-0520001 CONN. 53014-0910 1
CN3 EAA-0590001 CONN. 53014-0211 1

F1 EHA-0076006 Fuse CCV-3AF12.5 3A 1 D

L1 DDD-0145002 Coil SK-17P-050-230 1

HS1 24084074039 Heat Sink 1

24BP0010306 Sems Screw SM-3x6 3

*1: Q'ty/Unit *2: Recommended Parts *3: Revised Record *4: New Parts
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