Toshiba B-SX5T SERIES User Manual
2. PRINTER SETUP
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33036
2.8 Loading the Ribbon
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2.8 Loading the Ribbon
(Cont.)
3.
Slide the Ribbon Stoppers along the Ribbon Shafts to a position where
the ribbon is centred when fitted.
4.
Lower the Print Head Block and set the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate
aligning its holes with the Ribbon Shafts.
5.
Take up any slack in the ribbon. Wind the leading tape onto the
ribbon take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front of
the printer.
the printer.
6.
Turn the Head Lever to
Lock
position to close the Print Head.
7.
Close the Top Cover.
Auto Ribbon Saving Mode
When the auto ribbon saving function is selected, it will be activated to
reduce ribbon loss when a no print area extends more than 20 mm. For
further information on this function, please ask a TOSHIBA TEC
authorised service representative.
reduce ribbon loss when a no print area extends more than 20 mm. For
further information on this function, please ask a TOSHIBA TEC
authorised service representative.
NOTE:
Ribbon loss per ribbon saving
varies according to the relation
between the outer roll diameter
of the used ribbon and the print
speed.
varies according to the relation
between the outer roll diameter
of the used ribbon and the print
speed.
Print speed Ribbon loss/Ribbon saving
3”/sec.
Approx. 5 mm
5”/sec.
Approx. 8 mm
8”/sec.
Approx. 17 mm
Ribbon Shaft
Holder Plate
Holder Plate
NOTES:
1. Be sure to remove any slack in
the ribbon when printing.
Printing with a wrinkled
ribbon will lower the print
quality.
Printing with a wrinkled
ribbon will lower the print
quality.
2. The Ribbon Sensor is mounted
on the rear of the Print Head
Block to detect a ribbon end.
When a ribbon end is
detected, “NO RIBBON”
message will appear on the
display and the ERROR LED
will illuminate.
Block to detect a ribbon end.
When a ribbon end is
detected, “NO RIBBON”
message will appear on the
display and the ERROR LED
will illuminate.