BIXOLON SLP-TX400R Thermal Label Printer User Manual Appendix A Code Table

BIXOLON Co.,Ltd. Thermal Label Printer Appendix A Code Table

User Manual

User's Manual
Label Printer(RFID)
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SLP-TX400R
SLP-TX403R
http://www.bixolon.com
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■ Table of Contents
※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions .................................................................. 3
1. Content Confirmation .................................................................................................... 8
2. Product Part Names....................................................................................................... 9
3. Installation & Usage ..................................................................................................... 11
3-1 Power Connection .................................................................................................... 11
3-2 Interface Cable Connection ...................................................................................... 12
3-3 Paper Installation ...................................................................................................... 13
3-4 Ribbon Installation .................................................................................................... 14
3-5 LED Display .............................................................................................................. 18
3-6 Test printing .............................................................................................................. 20
4. Self-Test ........................................................................................................................ 21
5. Detailed features .......................................................................................................... 22
5-1 Printer setting using utility program ........................................................................... 22
5-2 Stand-alone Configuration Mode .............................................................................. 23
5-3 Pause/Cancel ........................................................................................................... 24
5-4 Media Calibration ...................................................................................................... 25
5-5 Smart Media Detection ............................................................................................. 26
5-6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode .......................................................................... 26
5-7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode ............................................................... 27
5-8 Manual Calibration Mode .......................................................................................... 28
5-9 Cover Closing Mode ................................................................................................. 29
5-10 Data Dump Mode .................................................................................................... 29
5-11 Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 30
5-12 Firmware Download ................................................................................................ 30
5-13 Calculating the location of RFID Transponder (coding) .......................................... 31
5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper ............................................................................................. 32
5-15 Auto Cutter (Option) ................................................................................................ 33
6. Cleaning Head .............................................................................................................. 34
6-1 Cleaning Head .......................................................................................................... 34
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path ............................................................ 35
7. Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 36
7-1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 36
7-2 Certification ............................................................................................................... 37
7-2 Label Types .............................................................................................................. 37
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■ Manual Information
※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions
This user manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency
measures that may be required.
※ The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological
issues and areas.
1. Windows Driver Manual
2. Unified Label Printer Utility Manual
3. Programming (SLCS) Manual
4. True Font Downloader Manual
5. Ethernet interface Manual
6. Label design program Manual
We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and
quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content
may be changed without prior notice.
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■ Safety Precautions
In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to
prevent any hazard or material damage.
WARNING
Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death.
Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any
heavy object.
• A damaged cable can cause a fire.
Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.
• You can be electrocuted.
Keep the plastic bag out of children’s reach.
• If not, a child may put the bag on his head.
Do not pull the cable to unplug.
• This can damage the cable, which is the origin of a fire or a
breakdown of the printer.
You must use only the supplied adapter.
• It is dangerous to use other adapters.
Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
• This can provoke over-heating and a fire.
• If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before usage.
• If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet, do not plug in.
• Be sure to use only standardized multi-outlets.
PROHIBIT
ED
PROHIBIT
ED
PROHIBIT
ED
PROHIBIT
ED
PROHIBIT
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ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER
PROHIBIT
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CAUTION
Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance
.
Do not use the printer when it is out of order. This
can cause a fire or an electrocution.
• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
Do not let water or other foreign objects in the
printer.
• If this happened, switch off and unplug the printer before
calling your dealer.
Use only approved accessories and do not try to
disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.
• Call your dealer when you need these services.
• Do not touch the blade of auto cutter.
Install the printer on the stable surface.
• If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt
yourself.
Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.
• If not, they may eat it.
If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from
the printer, unplug it before taking following
measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains.
• After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to
repair it.
TO UNPLUG
PROHIBIT
ED
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBITED
PROHIBIT
ED
PROHIBIT
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TO UNPLUG
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER
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■ FCC
[FCC Information to User]
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE : FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE : THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
[Standard]
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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■ Other Precautions
The copyright for this user manual and various other manuals is property of the BIXOLON
Co., Ltd. Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material
without the express written permission of BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is strictly prohibited.
Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability. This
manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain
errors and/or omissions.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the
information in this manual.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. and its affiliates are not legally liable for any damages, loss, costs,
and/or expenses that result from the breakdown, malfunction, and/or misuse of the product
due to violation or neglect of the operation and maintenance information and instructions
provided by the BIXOLON Co., Ltd., as well as from the unauthorized alteration, repair,
and/or modification of the product by the user and/or third party.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is not legally liable for any damages and/or issues resulting from the
use of options and/or parts that are not authentic BIXOLON products or authorized
products.
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1. Content Confirmation
The following items should all be contained in the printer package.
Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or
missing.
SLP-TX400R/TX403R
Power Cord
AC Adapter
Holder Ribbon (2ea)
Core
CD
User’s Manual
※ Optional items
RS-232C(Serial) Cable
USB Cable
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2. Product Part Names
Feed Button
RFID module
Cover Lever
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Paper Guide + Gap Sensor
Black-Mark &
Notch Sensor
Pause Button
Paper Cover
Ribbon Assembly
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Power Switch
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
USB B-Type
Fan-Fold or External Paper
Power Jack
RS-232C (Serial)
Auto Cutter
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
(Option)
LAN(Ethernet)
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3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Power Connection
Connect power to the printer as shown below.
1) Turn off the printer power switch.
2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source.
3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector.
4) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
5) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet.
OFF
Power Switch
Power Cord
AC Adapter
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3-2 Interface Cable Connection
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
- RS-232C(Serial) Cable
- LAN(Ethernet) Cable
- USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle)
- USB B-Type Cable
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
- Connect the RS-232C(Serial) Cable to the SERIAL port.
and tighten the screw on both sides.
(This port requires a shielded cable less than 1.8m long.)
- Connect the LAN(Ethernet) Cable to the ETHERNET port.
(This port requires a UTP cable(CAT5 or higher) less than 3.0m long.)
- Connect USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle) to the HOST port.
- Connect USB B-Type Cable to the USB port.
(This port requires a shielded cable less than 1.8m long.)
USB B-Type Cable
RS-232C(Serial) Cable
LAN(Ethernet) Cable
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
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3-3 Paper Installation
1) Open the Paper Cover.
2) Spread the paper holder and insert
paper as shown.
3) Open the Ribbon Assembly and spread
the paper guide.
4) Feed the paper between the Paper
Guide on both sides.
5) After Installation the paper, manually set the sensor(Gap & Black-Mark) and Paper
Guide to the correct position.
6) Close the Ribbon Assembly until a click sound is heard, close the Paper Cover.
Paper Guide
Ribbon Assembly
Moveable Black-Mark Sensor
and Notch Sensor
Moveable(half)
Gap Sensor
●
●
●
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3-4 Ribbon Installation
3-4-1 Type of Ribbon
1) Type by Film Coating Location
- Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used.
Outside Ribbon
Inside Ribbon
※ Note
- Follow the procedure described below to determine the coating surface of the ribbon.
• Ribbon test using adhesive material
- Perform contact test in order to determine which side is coated if there are useable
labels.
• Complete the following steps to carry out the contact test
- Remove the liner from the label
- Put a piece of adhesive surface of the label on the outer/inner surface of the ribbon,
and apply pressure.
- Remove the label from the ribbon
- Check whether adhesive surface of the label is stained by black ink ribbon.
2) Type by Roll Core
- This printer can be used to one-inch or half-inch core ribbon.
- For a 1-inch core, a roll core must be used.
- The holder ribbon and roll core of the fully used ribbon must be reused.
Do not discard.
one-inch
half-inch
Coated Area
(Surface
to be printed)
Coated Area
(Surface to be printed)
( O )
( X )
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3-4-2 Inserting a One-Inch Core Ribbon
1) Insert the Holder ribbon into the core and ribbon. (keep note of ribbon printing direction)
2) Open the ribbon assembly and insert the
ribbon and core by pushing from left to
right.
3) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the
ribbon.
4) Press the Close area to shut the ribbon assembly.
3-4-3 Inserting a Half-Inch Core Ribbon
1) Open the ribbon assembly and insert the
ribbon and core by pushing from left to
right. (keep note of ribbon printing
direction)
2) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the
ribbon.
Tape
Tape
Core (one-inch)
Holder ribbon
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3-4-4 Knob Adjustment by Ribbon Length
Ribbon lengths of 74m, 100m (0.5” core), and 300m (1” core) can all be used with this
product. Adjust the knob accurately according to the ribbon length (74 ~ 300 m).
Exercise care as print quality and operation can be affected.
The product is shipped with a default
setting for a ribbon length of 300m
(1” core). To use a 74m (0.5” core)
ribbon, adjust (rotate) the knob in the
direction of 74m prior to use.
When the cover is outside the knob
as shown in the image, the ribbon
length is set to 74m. If the cover is
inside the knob as shown in Image
B, the ribbon length is set to 300m.
Image-A (74m)
Image -B (300m)
■ Knob Adjustment
- Grasp the ribbon while it is fitted and rotate the knob as shown in the image.
Knob
Cover
Knob
Ribbon
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3-4-5 Narrow Ribbon Installation
When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or
lower, install in a centered position on the
holder ribbon.
3-4-6 Ribbon Removal
1) Use a knife or other sharp-edged object to cut the ribbon.
(Take care not to injure hands)
2) Open the ribbon assembly and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right.
3) Detach the ribbon holder from the ribbon and core.
3-4-7 Ribbon Sensor Activation
Ribbon detection sensor is disabled by default factory settings. Check the settings related
to ribbon detection sensor if printing does not stop when the printer is out of ribbon or
ribbon is broken.
* Ribbon detection sensor can be enabled by command control. And default setting can
be changed by Unified Label Utility.
※ CAUTION
1. When replacing a ribbon, keep affixed the core of the fully used ribbon to the ribbon
coiling portion on the other side and do not discard as its use is required.
2. As the ribbon holder is required for continuous use, make sure not to misplace it.
Cutting
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3-5 LED Display
3-5-1 Button Operations
Printer state
before
operation
Button
Operation procedure
Printer operation mode
Feed/
Cancel
Pause
Power OFF
Press
-
• Apply power while
pressing the button.
• Hold the button for about
five seconds.
Self-test Printing Mode.
Print
Standby
Press
-
• Press the button softly
and release it immediately
Feed Mode
Print
Standby
-
Press
• Press the button for two
seconds and continue to
hold
Stand-alone
configuration Mode
During
printing
Press
-
• Press the button softly and
release it immediately
Print Cancel Mode
During
printing
-
Press
• Press the button softly
and release it immediately
Print Pause Mode
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3-5-2 LED indicator for various printer statuses
LED 1
LED 2
Printer Status
Color
Status
Color
Status
Green
On
Green
On
Print standby
mode
Print standby mode
Red
On
Red
On
Error mode
Ribbon is not detected
Red
On
Orange
On
Error mode
Paper jam (gap/black mark is not
recognized)
Red
On
Green
Blink
Error mode
Printer head overheating
Red
On
Red
Blink
Error mode
Cover open
Red
On
Orange
Blink
Error mode
No paper
Red
On
-
Off
Error mode
Media calibration failure
Red
Blink
Red
Blink
Error mode
Auto-Cutter error
Orange
On
Orange
On
Mode switching
notification
Mode switching notification
Green
Blink
Red
On
Wait for input
Print is paused temporarily. Wait
for button input
Green
Blink
Green
Blink
Wait for input
Cover Close Mode. Wait for button
input
Green
On
Red
Blink
Wait for input
Print Cancel Mode. Wait for button
input
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3-6 Test printing
3-6-1 Printing using Windows driver
1) Install the Windows driver.
Refer to the “Windows driver manual” in the CD for the installation procedure.
2) Set the “port” of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used. Refer to the
“Ethernet interface user’s manual” in the CD when using Ethernet interface.
3) Print the test page using the “Print test page” function of Windows driver.
3-6-2 Printing using label design program
- The label design program is included in the separate CD.
1) Install the label design program.
2) Refer to the “Label Design Program Manual” included in the CD and set the interface.
3) Print the test page after designing a label.
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4. Self-Test
The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems.
- Firmware version, printer configuration information, printing quality checking pattern,
and peripheral configuration information, etc.
Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option.
If the printer does not function properly, contact an authorized dealer.
The self-test checks the following;
1) Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly.
2) Turn on the power while pressing the feed button then self-test will begin.
(Hold the button for about five seconds)
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5. Detailed features
5-1 Printer setting using utility program
Various printer settings can be changed using the utility program (Unified Label Utility).
Functions that can be used with the utility program are as follows.
1) Serial communication settings
Handshake, Stop bit, Data bit, Parity, and Baud rate can be configured.
2) Basic printer settings
Paper size, printing speed and density, paper type, and use of ribbon can be
configured.
3) Language setting
Code page can be configured.
4) Media sensor manual calibration function
This function can be used to detect special type or special material paper that is not
detected through automatic calibration function. Refer to M Manual Calibration page for
more details
5) RFID Settings
RFID Tag type, Receive/Transmit signal strength, Transponder position, Number of retry,
Number of Label, and Auto Calibration (automatic calculation of transponder position)
can be configured.
6) Other functions for printer test are also provided.
Refer to the United Label Printer Utility Manual contained in the CD for more detailed
information.
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5-2 Stand-alone Configuration Mode
Various modes can be executed using buttons and LED only.
5-2-1 How to start stand-alone configuration mode
• The printer mode is set to Printer Setting Mode when the Pause button is pressed
for two seconds while in Print Standby Mode.
• Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-along
Configuration Mode.
• When the printer enters into this mode, the status of LED 1 and LED 2 are changed
sequentially.
• When the Feed button is pressed at specific LED color combination, the
corresponding printer operation will be selected.
5-2-2 List of supported functions
Sequence
number
LED 1
LED 2
Printer operation
Color
Status
Color
Status
1
Green
On
Green
Blink four times
Print Configuration Info
2
Orange
Blink four times
Print File List
3
Red
Blink four times
Factory Reset
4
Orange
On
Green
Blink four times
Gap Sensor Auto Calibration
5
Orange
Blink four times
B/M Sensor Auto Calibration
6
Red
Blink four times
Data Dump Mode
7
Red
On
Green
Blink four times
Demo Mode
8
Orange
Blink four times
Line Mode
9
Red
Blink four times
Download Items Delete
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5-3 Pause/Cancel
During multiple-page print jobs, the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily
cease printing and cancel the print job altogether, respectively.
5-3-1 Pause/Resume Function
1) When printing labels, pressing the Pause button
2) The printer will pause after finishing the current label printing and the status of LED will
be as follows.
- LED 1: Green Blink
- LED 2: Red On
3) While the print job is paused, press the Pause button again to resume printing.
5-3-2 Print Cancellation
1) During label printing and/or pause mode, pressing the Cancel button enters the print
cancellation mode.
2) The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode.
- All label printing cancelled
- All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted.
- All received data deleted.
3) The LED Status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows.
- LED 1: Green On
- LED 2: Red Blinking
4) While in the print cancellation mode, press the Cancel button again to return to print
standby mode.
Print Pause/Resume
Print Cancel/Standby
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5-4 Media Calibration
This printer has been designed to recognize the gaps with most print papers, but
sometimes it may not recognize the gap and keep feeding paper if a special type of paper
is used. In this case, run Auto Calibration function so that the printer can recognize the gap.
BIXOLON printer provides various media calibration methods in order to accommodate
various special paper types.
5-4-1 About media calibration
• This function is for adjusting the sensitivity of the paper detection sensor for accurate
printing position control and measuring actual length of paper.
• Sensor sensitivity adjustment
- The purpose is to detect the identifier (gap/black mark/groove) of installed label
printer
• Paper length measurement
- Accurate length is required to rotate the printing orientation.
- The purpose is to detect the change of paper type.
5-4-2 When is media calibration required?
• When the printer is installed first time
• When the newly installed paper is a different paper type
• When printer position is not accurate or printer does not stop in the right position
5-4-3 How to perform media calibration
• The following four methods of media calibration can be used depending on the
conditions.
- Smart Media Detection
- Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
- Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
- Manual Calibration Mode
• Why are several calibration methods provided?
- Multiple labels should be scanned for media calibration and more accurate
sensitivity calibration can be performed when more labels are scanned.
- The number of labels to scan for sensor sensitivity adjustment depends on various
conditions such as label paper material, color, surface status, thickness, gap length,
pre-printed pattern, etc.
- Four different media calibration modes are provided for compromise between
prevention of excessive use of paper and accuracy of sensor sensitivity adjustment.
- Smart media detection mode that allows for adjustment of sensitivity with minimum
amount of scanning should be good enough for most cases with general labels.
- Try various methods in order of Smart Media Detection Gap Sensor Automatic
Calibration Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Manual Calibration Mode.
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5-5 Smart Media Detection
• Printer executes this function when necessary without user input and media
configuration can be completed with Smart Media Detection function for most print
papers.
• Papers with gap and black mark can be identified without separate settings.
• 3 ~ 5 pages of labels will be used depending on the type of paper.
• Smart Media Detection function is executed in the followings cases
- When the printer is installed first time, it is executed through Feed button or print
command.
- When change paper length is detected during feeding or printing.
- When the paper type entered by command is different from the configured paper type.
- After reset with factory settings
• Smart Media Detection function will be turned off after setting the sensor sensitivity using
Automatic Calibration Mode or Manual Media Calibration mode, and it will be enabled
again after resetting the printer with factory settings.
5-6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function.
Printer feeds paper and calibrates Gap Sensor automatically.
The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper.
Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover.
Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode.
Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode.
5-6-1 Procedure to run the calibration
• Press the Feed button at 4th LED sequence in 5-2-2 (LED 1 Orange / LED 2
Green – Blink four times) to start Gap Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode.
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5-7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function.
Printer feeds paper and calibrates Black Mark Sensor automatically.
The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper.
Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover.
Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode.
Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode.
5-7-1 Procedure to run calibration
• Press the Feed button at 5th LED sequence in 5-2-2 (LED 1 Orange / LED 2
Orange – Blink four times) to start Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode.
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5-8 Manual Calibration Mode
Manual-calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media
gap (or black mark) even after auto-calibration has been executed.
Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by
the manufacturer.
The utility can be obtained from the enclosed CD or downloaded from the Internet via the
BIXOLON website www.bixolon.com
Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program.
Please the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type.
1) Select the sensing type and input the label length by millimeter and click on “Check
Sensing Value” tap. Then printer starts to calibrate.
2) The scanned values will appear on the Utility.
3) Optimal sensing values will appear in black bold letters on the left of the utility screen
and select one of the values and click on “Save Calibration”
4) If chosen value does not work properly, please try the other values among the black
bold letters.
5) To go back to the initial value, please click on “Cancel Calibration”
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5-9 Cover Closing Mode
1. About Cover Closing Mode
• The printed area may become out of range of paper if the paper is not in the accurate
printing position when the cover is opened and closed.
• The printer is put to Cover Closing Mode instead of Print Standby Mode when the
cover is closed in order to prevent this problem, and it waits for user input.
• The status of LEDS are as follows in this mode.
- LED 1: Green Blink
- LED 2: Green Blink
• The data received during Cover Close Mode are not printed, and they are printed
automatically when the printer recovers to the Print Standby Mode.
2. How to switch the printer from Cover Close Mode to Print Standby Mode
• Press the Pause button to switch to Print Standby Mode without feeding any paper.
• Press the Feed button to feed one page to align the paper position and switch to the
Print Standby Mode.
5-10 Data Dump Mode
This function can be used to diagnose the communication issues when the printing does
not work correctly.
In this mode, the received data are not analyzed and printed, instead they are dumped in
hex format without processing.
Turn the printer off and on to recover to the Print Standby Mode.
5-10-1 How to start Data Dump Mode
1) Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode.
2) Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-along
Configuration Mode.
3) Press the Feed button at the sixth LED sequence in 5-2-2 (LED 1 Orange / LED 2
Red – 4 times Blink) to enable Data Dump Mode.
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5-11 Factory Reset
This function is used to reset the printer settings to factory default settings.
5-11-1 How to reset the printer
1) Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode.
2) Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-along
Configuration Mode.
3) Press the Feed button at the third LED sequence in 5-2-2 (LED 1 Green / LED
2 Red – 4 times Blink) to reset the printer to factory settings, and Smart Media
Detection function will be executed.
5-12 Firmware Download
Refer to the “Firmware download manual” in the CD for the installation procedure.
※ CAUTION
Make sure if the dip cover is closed prior to operating.
Dip Switch
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5-13 Calculating the location of RFID Transponder (coding)
Use this function to calculate the optimum read/write position of transponder when RFID
coding does not work properly due to improper position setting of the RFID transponder
(coding).
Use the following utility program to calculate the RFID transponder (coding) position.
The utility program is included in the CD that comes with the product, or it is available for
download from the BIXOLON home page. (www.bixolon.com)
Follow the procedure described below to calculate the RFID transponder position using the
utility.
Refer to the Utility Manual or RFID Program Manual for more details.
Launch the utility software while the printer is connected, configure the communication
settings, and click the “Set Configuration” button in the RFID box.
1) Press the “Get” button to print the RFID setting values currently saved in the printer.
2) Check the RFID setting values and press the ‘Auto calibration” button. The printer
calculates the RFID transponder position automatically.
3) Press the “Set” button to save the calculated RFID transponder position value to the
printer.
※ Note
- RFID transponder position value may vary depending on the size of label and type of
transponder.
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5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper
Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows.
5-14-1 Printer Preparation
Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other
cutting instrument.
※ CAUTION
- Take care not to injure the hands and/or any other part of the body when performing
this step.
5-14-2 When Using Pan-Fold Paper
1) Insert the paper at the rear of the printer using the slot and guides.
2) Adjust the holder and guides to the width of the paper.
5-14-3 When using large-capacity paper roll (option)
※ install the paper in the same way as pan-fold paper.
Remove
Paper Holder
Holder
External Paper Supplier
(LES-400G)
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5-15 Auto Cutter (Option)
For auto paper cutting, products equipped with auto cutter are available.
In factory setting, the auto cutter is attached.
Auto-Cutter can be controlled by command. And default setting can be changed by Unified
Label Utility.
※ The paper installation method is the same as paper with no auto cutter.
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6. Cleaning Head
Printing quality might be degraded by dust, foreign substance, adhesive substance, or
other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer.
When dirty, clean the print head as follows:
※ CAUTION
- Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning.
- As the print head gets very hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn
the printer power off and wait approximately 2~3 minute before commencement.
- When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print
head.
→ Printer Head is susceptible to damage from static electricity, etc.
- Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and/or damaged in any way.
6-1 Cleaning Head
1) Open the paper cover and Ribbon Assembly and then use the cleaning pen to clean the
head in the direction from the center of the head to the edges.
2) After cleaning the head, do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning
evaporates completely (1~2 min) and the printer has completely dried.
※ Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print
quality deterioration.
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6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path
1) Open the paper cover and ribbon assembly, and remove the paper and ribbon.
2) Remove any dust or foreign substance using dry cloth or cotton swab.
3) Soak the cloth or cotton swab in alcohol for medical use and use it to remove adhesive
foreign substances or other pollution materials.
4) After cleaning the parts, do not use the printer until the alcohol evaporates completely
(1~2 min) and the printer has completely dried
※ Clean the parts when there is a degradation of performance in printing quality or paper
detection.
Paper Guide+Gap Sensor
Black-Mark & Notch
Sensor
Paper Holder
Platen Roller
Ridges
Paper Roller
Head Cover
RFID Module
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7. Appendix
7-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Printer
Printing Method
Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing
Dot Density
SLP-TX400R : 203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
SLP-TX403R : 300 dpi (11.8 dot/mm)
Printing Width
SLP-TX400R : Max. 108 mm
SLP-TX403R : Max. 105.7 mm
Printing Speed
SLP-TX400R : Max. 178 mm/sec (Max. 7ips)
SLP-TX403R : Max. 127 mm/sec (Max. 5ips)
RFID
Frequency
865MHz~868MHz / 902MHz~928MHz
- KC(KOREA): 917MHz~923.5MHz
- FCC(USA): 902MHz~928MHz
- SRRC(CHINA): 920MHz~925MHz
- CE(EUROPE): 865MHz~868MHz
Protocol
EPC Class1 GEN2
Paper
Width
25 ~ 116 mm
Roll
Max 130mm
Core
25.4~38.1mm (1~1.5”)
Ribbon
Length / Width
Max 300m / 33 ~ 110mm(1.3~4.3”)
Type(Outside)
Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin
Core
0.5” / 1”
AC
Adapter
Input Voltage
AC 100~240V
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Output Voltage
DC 24V
Usage
Conditions
Temperature
5 ~ 40 ℃ (Operating)
-20 ~ 60 ℃ (Storage)
Humidity
(except for paper)
10 ~ 80 % RH (Operating)
10 ~ 90 % RH (Storage)
※ Note
- Printing speed can vary depending on the data transmission speed and combination of
control commands.
- This equipment is indooruse and all the communication hiring are limited to inside of
the building.
- The switch is the disconnecting device. Turn off switch from any hazard.
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7-2 Certification
1) EMC & Safety Standards
• North America: FCC rules parts 15B & 15C
WARNING
Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards.
Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON.
2) WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment)
This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the
corresponding item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate marked
items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the
sustained reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office for details
of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items.
Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of
purchase contracts. This product should not be combined with other commercial
waste for disposal.
3) Rating Label Symbol Information
DC (Direct current)
7-2 Label Types
• Control Labels: PP
• Other Labels: PET

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