Toshiba B-FV4 Series Quick Start Guide

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ENGLISH VERSION
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-FV4 SERIES
Safety Precautions
Safety Summary
Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe
handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood
before handling or maintaining the equipment.
Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the
procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA
TEC CORPORATION representative for assistance.
Meanings of Each Symbol
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death, serious injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding
objects.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, partial damage to the equipment or surrounding objects, or
loss of data.
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the
symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.
Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the  symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet”.)
NOTE: Indicates information to which you should pay attention when operating the manual.
This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the
machine is improperly handled contrary to this indication.
Do not use voltages other than the
AC voltage specified on the rating
plate, as this may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not plug in or unplug the power
cord with wet hands as this may cause
electric shock.
If the machine share the same
electrical outlet with any other
appliance that consumes a large
amount of power, the voltage will
fluctuate widely each time these
appliances operate. Be sure to
provide an exclusive outlet for the
machine as this may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not place metal objects or water-
filled containers such as flower vases,
flower pots or mugs, etc. on top of the
machine. If metal objects or spilled
liquid enter the machine, this may
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metal,
flammable or other foreign objects
into the machine through the
ventilation slits, as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
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Do not scratch, damage or modify the
power cords. Also, do not place heavy
objects on, pull on, or excessively bend
the power cords, as this may cause fire
or electrical shock.
If the machine is dropped or their
cabinet damaged, first turn off the
power switch and disconnect the
power cord plug from the outlet,
and then contact your authorised
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
representative for assistance.
Continued use of the machine in
that condition may cause fire or
electric shock.
Continued use of the machine in an
abnormal condition such as when the
machine is producing smoke or strange
smells may cause fire or electric
shock. In these cases, immediately
turn off the power switches and
disconnect the power cord plug from
the outlet. Then, contact your
authorised TOSHIBA TEC
CORPORATION representative for
assistance.
W
ARNING
Any other than the
specified AC voltage
is prohibited.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Disconnect
the plug.
Disconnect
the plug.
W
ARNING
CAUTION
PROHIBITED
MUST be
Performed
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Safety Precautions ENGLISH VERSION
If foreign objects (metal fragments,
water, liquids) enter the machine,
turn off the power switch and
disconnect the power cord plug
from the outlet, and then contact
your authorised TOSHIBA TEC
CORPORATION representative
for assistance. Continued use of
the machine in that condition may
cause fire or electric shock.
When unplugging the power cords, be
sure to hold and pull on the plug.
Pulling on the cord may cut or expose
the internal wires and cause fire or
electric shock.
Ensure that the equipment is
properly grounded. Extension
cables should also be grounded.
Fire or electric shock could occur
on improperly grounded
equipment.
Do not remove covers, repair or
modify the machine by yourself.
Contact your authorised TOSHIBA
TEC CORPORATION representative
for assistance. You may be injured by
high voltage, very hot parts or sharp
edges inside the machine.
Do not use a spray cleaner
containing flammable gas for
cleaning this product, as this may
cause a fire.
Care must be taken not to injure
yourself with the printer paper cutter.
This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to objects if the
machine is improperly handled contrary to this indication.
Precautions
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.
 Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:
* Temperatures out of the specification * Direct sunlight * High humidity
* Shared power source * Excessive vibration * Dust/Gas
 The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE
THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.
 USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.
 DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or
gas.
 Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.
 Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.
 Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause mains
interference.
 Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.
 Keep your work environment static free.
 Do not place heavy objects on top of the machine, as these items may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.
 Do not block the ventilation slits of the machine, as this will cause heat to build up inside the machine and may cause fire.
 Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.
 Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.
 Place the machine on a stable and level surface.
 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Request Regarding Maintenance
 Utilize our maintenance services.
After purchasing the machine, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative for assistance once a year
to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Dust will build up inside the machine and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is
particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.
 Our preventive maintenance service performs periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of
the machine, preventing accidents beforehand.
For details, please consult your authorised TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative.
 Using insecticides and other chemicals
Do not expose the machine to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or other parts to deteriorate and
may cause the paint to peel.
CAUTION
Disconnect
the plug.
Disconnect
the plug.
Connect a
grounding wire.
No
disassembling.
Prohibited
Prohibited

Toshiba B-FV4 Series Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
2D Codes	Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code, Maxi Code
Operating Temperature	5 – 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 – 60 °C
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Interfaces	USB, Serial (RS-232)
Media Width	25.4 – 112 mm