Toshiba B-EV4 Series - User Manual

TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer
B-EV4 Series
External Equipment Interface Specification
First Edition: October 22, 2008
Second Edition: February 13, 2009
Third Edition: April 15, 2009

Toshiba B-EV4 Series Specifications

General

Print Method	Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Print Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Max Print Speed	Up to 127 mm/sec (5 ips) (203 dpi) / Up to 101.6 mm/sec (4 ips) (300 dpi)
Interface	USB, Serial
Optional Interfaces	Wireless LAN
Weight	2.4 kg
Barcodes	Code 39, Code 128
2D Codes	Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code, Maxi Code
Media Width	25.4 mm to 112 mm
Media Thickness	0.06 mm to 0.19 mm
Media Roll Diameter	Max. 127 mm
Ribbon Width	40 mm to 110 mm
Ribbon Length	300 m
Operating Humidity	25% to 85% non-condensing

Summary

Interface

Serial Interface

Details RS-232C serial interface specifications, including speed, data length, and error detection.

Parallel Interface

Details Centronics parallel interface, conforming to IEEE1284, including control signals.

USB Interface

Details USB interface specifications, including standard, transfer rate, and buffer size.

Network Interface

Details network interface configuration, protocol, and buffer size.

Key Operation Functions

System Mode (Power Up with Key Pressed)

Describes LED indications and sequences for system mode entry.

On-line Mode Functions

Lists functions available in online mode, including label issuing and paper feed.

Transmission Sequence

Initialization

Storing writable characters, logos, and PC commands before label issue.

Label Issue Operation

Example of the label issue operation process.

Interface Commands

Outline of Commands

Format and usage reference for interface commands.

List of Commands

Categorized list of interface commands with page references.

Commands for Creating Application

Label Size Set Command

Sets the size of a label or tag, including pitch, width, and length.

Position Fine Adjust Command

Adjusts feed, cut, strip, and back feed positions.

Bit Map Font Format Command

Sets bitmap font format, including origin, magnification, and font type.

Bar Code Format Command

Sets format for printing bar codes, including position, type, and check digits.

Issue Command

Issues labels according to programmed print conditions.

Commands for System Administrator

Parameter Set Command

Sets various printer parameters like character code, font, and communication settings.

Fine Adjustment Value Set Command

Sets fine adjustment values for feed, position, density, and sensors.

Batch Reset Command

Resets the printer and makes some parameters effective after initialization.

Control Code Selection

Automatic Selection

Printer automatically selects interface command control code based on received data.

Error Processing

Communication Errors

Covers command and hardware errors during communication.

Errors in Issuing or Feeding

Details errors like feed jam, cutter issues, label end, and thermal head problems.

Errors in Writable Character and PC Command Save Modes

Covers errors during writable character writing and PC command save operations.

Status Response

Serial Interface

Explains status transmission functions for serial interface.

Parallel Interface

Describes output signals for parallel interface statuses.

LED Indications

LED Indications Table

Explains LED indicators for various printer statuses and their restoration/acceptance.

Character Code Table

Times Roman, Helvetica, Letter Gothic, Prestige Elite, Courier

Character code tables for common bitmap fonts (PC-850, PC-8).

OCR-A

Character code tables for OCR-A bitmap font (PC-850, PC-857).

Kanji (16 x16, 24 x24, 32 x32)

Character code tables for Kanji fonts (JIS8, Shift JIS, JIS Hexadecimal).

Bar Code Table

WPC (JAN, EAN, UPC)

Bar code table for WPC types including JAN, EAN, UPC, ITF, MSI, UCC/EAN128, Industrial 2 of 5.

CODE39 (Standard)

Bar code table for CODE39 (Standard), showing transfer and drawing codes.

CODE128

Transfer codes, control codes, special codes, and Kanji code for CODE128.

Data Matrix

Data Matrix format ID, modes, transfer code, and control data.

Drawing of Bar Code Data

No affix

Rules for drawing JAN8/EAN8 bar codes without affix.

Modulus 10 check

Rules for drawing JAN8/EAN8 bar codes with modulus 10 check.

Auto affix of modulus 10

Rules for drawing JAN8/EAN8 bar codes with auto affix of modulus 10.

Automatic Adding of Start;Stop Code

CODE 39

Table showing start/stop code addition for CODE39 based on input data.

NW7

Table showing start/stop code addition for NW7 based on input data.