User Manual - TOSHIBA TEC store

2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-330582. PRINTER SETUP2. PRINTER SETUPThis section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions,loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the operating environment of the printer, and performing anonline print test.Setup FlowInstallationFitting the fan filterProcedureAfter referring to the Safety Precautions in thismanual, install the printer on a safe and stablelocation.Fit the supplied fan filter to the ventilation ofthe printer.2.1 InstallationReference2.2 Fitting the Fan FilterConnecting the power cordLoading the mediaConnect a power cord to the power inlet of theprinter, then, to an AC outlet.Load a label stock or tag stock.2.3 Connecting the PowerCord2.4 Loading the MediaMedia sensor positionalignmentAdjust the position of feed gap sensor or blackmark sensor according to the media to be used.2.4 Loading the MediaLoading the ribbonIn case of thermal transfer printing, load theribbon.2.5 Loading the RibbonConnecting to a host computerConnect the printer to a host computer or anetwork.2.6 Connecting the Cables toYour PrinterTurning the power ONTurn on the printer power.2.7 Turning the PrinterON/OFFSetting the operatingenvironmentInstalling the printer driverPrint testSet the printer parameters in the system mode.If necessary, install the printer driver in your hostcomputer.Make a print test in your operating environmentand check the print result.2.9 Setting an OperatingEnvironment2.10 Installing the PrinterDrivers2.11 Print TestPosition and Print Tone FineadjustmentAutomatic threshold settingManual threshold settingIf necessary, fine adjust the print start position,cut/strip position, print tone, etc.If the print start position cannot be detectedproperly when pre-printed label is used, set thethreshold automatically.If the print start position cannot be detectedproperly even an automatic threshold setting isperforming, manually set the threshold.2.12 Position and Print ToneFine Adjustment2.13 Threshold Setting2.13 Threshold SettingE2- 1