TOSHIBA B-SX6T/SX8T Thermal printer System Mode Manual

TOSHIBA Thermal Printer

B-SX6T/SX8T SERIES

System Mode Manual

Document No. EO13-33002

Original Mar., 2006

(Revised )

PRINTED IN JAPAN

EO13-33002

(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1

1.1 Key Operation Flow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 1

1.2 Operation Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 2

2. SYSTEM MODE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 1

2.1 Self-diagnostic Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2- 3

2.2 Parameter Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-18

Baud Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-20

2.2.5 Stop Bit Length Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-21

Ribbon Function Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-24

Ribbon Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-26

2.2.14 Strip Wait Status Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-26

2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-27

2.2.18 Auto Print Head Check Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-28

2.2.19 Centronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection ------------------------------------------------------ 2-28

2.2.23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection-------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-30

2.2.24 Plug & Play Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-31

2.2.28 Maxi Code Specification Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-33

2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-34

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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2-35

2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-41

2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) ------------------------------ 2-44

2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor) -------------------------------------- 2-45

2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor) ------------------------------- 2-46

2.4 Test Print------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-47

2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print --------------------------------------------------------- 2-49

2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-52

2.5 Sensor Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-58

2.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-59

2.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-60

2.5.4 Black Mark Sensor and Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (Paper End Level)------------------------ 2-60

2.6 RAM Clear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-61

2.6.1 RAM Clear Menu Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-62

2.6.2 RAM Clear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-62

2.7 IP Address Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-66

2.7.1 Printer IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask Settings ------------------------------ 2-67

2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP ID Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-68

DHCP Name Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-69

2.8 BASIC Setting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-70

2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program)-------------------------------------------------- 2-72

2.9 RFID Module Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-73

2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-76

RFID Tag Delection-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-76

2.9.5 Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-77

2.9.6 Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-78

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2.9.8 Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-80

RFID Threshold ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-83

2.9.14 AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-85

2.9.15 AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting ------------------------------------------------------------ 2-86

3. ON LINE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 1

3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 4

3.2 Reset Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 5

3.3 Dump Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 6

3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 8

3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 9

3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-11

3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-12

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1

4.1 Outline of Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1

4.2 Download Program Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1

4.3 Firmware Download ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 2

5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5- 1

5.1 System Requirement---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5- 1

5.2 Set up -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5- 2

5.3 Application Functions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5- 3

5.4 Operating Procedure--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5-13

CAUTION!

1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA

TEC.

2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.

Copyright © 2006 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION

All Rights Reserved

570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002


1.1 Key Operation Flow

1. INTRODUCTION

This document describes key operations using the keys and LCD display on the printer that you can operate on a printer alone. Key operations are performed in the following four printer setting modes:

• Online mode where a pause, reset, automatic threshold setting, etc. are performed.

• Download mode where a firmware downloading is performed.

• System mode for service personnel where a self-diagnosis, printer parameter settings, RAM clear, IP

• address setting etc. are performed.

System mode for end user where a self-diagnosis, printer parameter settings, fine adjustment, etc., which are same functions as those in System mode for service personnel, are performed.

NOTE: This document uses the B-SX8T for examples of the display.

1.1 Key Operation Flow

Power OFF

Turn the power on.

Online

[FEED] key

[PAUSE] key

While holding down the [FEED],

[RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys, turn the power on.

While holding down the

[FEED] and [PAUSE] keys, turn the power on.

Hold down the [PAUSE] key for a few seconds.

Hold down the [RESTART] key for a few seconds.

While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys, turn the power on.

Online mode

Feeds one label.

Pause

• Self-test

• Parameter setting

• Fine adjustment

• Test print

• Sensor adjustment

• RAM clear

• IP Address setting

• Basic setting

• For factory

• RFID Module Setting

[RESTART] key

Download mode

System mode for service personnel

Feed gap sensor automatic threshold setting

[FEED] key or [RESTART] key

Black mark sensor threshold setting

• Reset

• Parameter Setting

• Fine adjustment

• Dump mode

• Expand mode (Basic expansion mode)

• Automatic calibration mode

• LAN Enable/Disable

• RTC Setting

System mode for end users

• Self-test

• Parameter setting

• Fine adjustment

• Test print

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1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002

1.2 Operation Panel

1.2 Operation Panel

The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.

LCD Message

Display

POWER LED

(Green)

ERROR LED

(Red)

ON LINE LED

(Green)

[FEED] key

[RESTART] key

[PAUSE] key

The LCD Message Display is a 16-character x 2-line display, which shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. .

There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel.

POWER The printer is turned on.

ON LINE The printer is ready to print.

ERROR The printer is in an error state.

The [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.

FEED

RESTART

PAUSE

Feeds or ejects one media.

Adjusts media to a proper position if the media is not properly positioned by feeding one or two blank media before printing.

Prints data in the image buffer on one media according to the system mode setting.

In system mode, this key is used to select various parameters or to set a fine adjustment value in the negative direction (-).

Resumes printing when the printer is in a pause state or an error state.

Restores the same state as when the power is turned off and on again.

In system mode, this key is used to select various parameters or to set a fine adjustment value in the positive direction (+).

Stops printing temporarily.

Programs threshold values.

In system mode, this key is used as an enter key.

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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002

2. SYSTEM MODE

2. SYSTEM MODE

System mode consists of ten main menus: Self-diagnostic test, Parameter setting, Printer parameter fine adjustment, Test print, Sensor adjustment, RAM clear, IP address setting, Basic setting, and Factory mode.

Each menu is used for the following purposes:

• To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and the Print Head Element.

• To set the parameters for the communication with the host computer, and the printer functions such as the language for LCD message, Feed key function, etc.

• To make fine adjustment related to the media issue.

• To perform a test print for checking print quality.

• To check the status of the sensors and to set the threshold of the media sensor for pre-printed media.

• To perform a Maintenance Counter clear and Parameter clear.

• To set the IP address

• To set the Basic setting

• To perform the factory mode

To enter System mode, turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time.

Hold both keys until “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears on the display.

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Self-Diagnostic Test menu. → Section 2.1

[FEED]

<2>PARAMETER SET [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Parameter Setting menu. → Section 2.2

[FEED] [RESTART]

<3>ADJUST SET [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Printer Parameter Fine

Adjustment menu. → Section 2.3

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<4>TEST PRINT [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Test Print menu.

→ Section 2.4

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<5>SENSOR ADJ. [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Sensor Adjustment menu. → Section 2.5

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<6>RAM CLEAR [PAUSE]

This is the start of the RAM Clear menu.

→ Section 2.6

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<7>IP ADDRESS [PAUSE]

This is the start of the IP Address Setting menu. → Section 2.7

[FEED]

[RESTART]

Continued on the next page.

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2. SYSTEM MODE

Continued from the previous page.

<8>BASIC [PAUSE]

This is the start of the Basic Setting menu.

→ Section 2.8

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<9>FOR FACTORY [PAUSE] This is the start of the Factory Mode menu.


<10>RFID [PAUSE]

This is the RFID Module Setting menu.

→ Section 2.9

[FEED]

NOTES: 1. System Mode menu can be selected with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows you to enter the sub menus of each System Mode menu.

Flowcharts of each menu’s sub menus are provided on the following pages.

3. “x.x” of “DIAG. Vx.x” indicates firmware version and revision.

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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

Outline of Self-diagnostic Test

In the Self-diagnostic test mode, the printer automatically checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor status or interface, and the maintenance counter. Also it performs a print head broken element check.

The Self-diagnostic test contains the following sub menus:

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

PRT TYPE TRANSFR

Selection of the printing mode.

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

TYPE[S] NO CUT

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

MAINTENANCE CONT.

[PAUSE]

Selection of the dispensing mode.

Prints out the Maintenance Counter /Parameter Settings.


<1>DIAG. Vx.x

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC

[PAUSE] Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.


<1>DIAG. Vx.x

HEAD CHECK

[PAUSE] Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.

[FEED]

[RESTART]

NOTE: Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

How to Enter Self-diagnostic Test Mode

Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the

“<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears in the display.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

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2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection

While “PRT TYPE TRANSFR” is displayed on the LCD, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of printing mode can be selected:

“TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer) or “DIRECT” (Thermal direct).

After selecting the printing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

Thermal transfer: When transparent ribbon is used.

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

PRT TYPE TRANSFR

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

PRT TYPE NO TRAN

[FEED]

Thermal transfer: When non-transparent ribbon is used.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

PRT TYPE DIRECT

Thermal direct: When thermal paper is used.

NOTE: When using the ribbon, be sure to select “Thermal Transfer”. When using the thermal media, be sure to select the “Thermal Direct”.

2.1.2 Dispensing Mode Selection

When “TYPE[S] NO CUT” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of dispensing mode can be selected:

“[S] NO CUT” (Batch issue) or “[C] WITH CUT” (Cut issue)

After selecting the dispensing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

TYPE[S] NO CUT

[S] NO CUT (Batch issue): To issue media in batch mode.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

TYPE[C] WITH CUT

[C] WITH CUT (Cut issue): When an optional cutter module is installed.

[FEED]

NOTE: When using the cutter module, be sure to select “[C] WITH CUT”. When the cutter module is not installed, be sure to select “[S] NO CUT”.

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2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out

When “MAINTENANCE CONT” is displayed, the printer is ready to print out the Maintenance

Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

MAINTENANCE CONT

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

CHECKING & PRINT

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

• Print Sample

(24)

(25)

(26)

(27)

(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(40)

(41)

(42)

(43)

(44)

(45)

(46)

(47)

(48)

(32)

(33)

(34)

(35)

(36)

(37)

(38)

(39)

TOTAL FEED 1.1km [QM]

FEED 1.1km

PRINT 0.5km

CUT 96

HEAD U/D 12320

RIBBON 3h

SOLENOID 2h

232C ERR 255

SYSTEM ERR

POWER FAIL

0

0

[PC] [KEY]

TONE (D) +0 step

RBN(FW) -10

RBN (BK)

X ADJ.

+0

+0.0mm

TONE(D)

RBN (BK)

+0 step

+0

THRESHOLD (R)

THRESHOLD (T)

1.0V

1.4V

FONT [PC-850] [0]

SPEED [9600]

DATA LENG.

STOP BIT

[8]

[1]

PARITY [EVEN]

MESSAGE [ENGLISH]

FORWARD WAIT [ON] +0.0mm

HEAD UP CUT

RIBBON SAVE

[ON]

[ON:LABEL]

CODE [AUTO]

RIBBON [TRANS]

PEEL OFF STATUS

FEED KEY

[ON]

[FEED]

KANJI [TYPE1]

EURO CODE [B0]

AUTO HD CHK [OFF]

ACK/BUSY [TYPE1]

WEB PRINTER

SENSOR POSITION

INPUT PRIME

EX. I/O MODE

[OFF]

[CENTER]

[ON]

[TYPE1]

PLUG & PLAY

LBL/RBN END

PRE PEEL OFF

BACK SPEED

MAXI CODE SPEC.

[OFF]

[TYPE1]

[ON] +0.0mm

[STD]

[TYPE1]

PEEL OFF TRQ [R3]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(72)

(73)

(74)

(75)

(76)

(77)

(78)

(79)

(80)

(81)

(65)

(66)

(67)

(68)

(69)

(70)

(71)

(57)

(58)

(59)

(60)

(61)

(62)

(63)

(64)

(49)

(50)

(51)

(52)

(53)

(54)

(55)

(56)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

STABILIZER [ON]

AUTO CALIB.

LAN

PRTR IP ADDRESS

GATE IP ADDRESS

SUBNET MASK

MAC ADDRESS

TTF AREA

EXT CHR AREA

[OFF]

[ON SNMP ON]

[192.168.010.020]

[000.000.000.000]

[255.255.255.000]

[00-80-91-34-00-CC]

[1280KB]

[ 256KB]

BASIC AREA

PC SAVE AREA

[ 128KB]

[ 128KB]

SOCKET PORT [OFF][08000]

BASIC [OFF]

BASIC TRACE [OFF]

DHCP [OFF]

DHCP ID [FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF]

[FFFFFFFFFFFF]

DHCP HOST NAME

RTC BATT. CHK

RTC RENEWAL

RFID MODULE

RFID TAG TYPE

RFID ERR CHECK

RFID RETRY

RFID RD CYCLE

[ ]

[ON]

[PAGE]

[U2]

[NONE ]

[OFF]

[ 3]

[ 5] [2.0sec]

RFID WT CYCLE

RFID ADJ RETRY

RFID POWER LEV

RFID AGC THR.

[ 5] [2.0sec]

[+00mm]

[ 18]

[0]

RFID Q VAL

RFID WT AGC

RFID WT AGC MIN

RFID WT OK TAGS

RFID VOID PRINT TAGS

[0]

[ 0]

[ 0]

0

0

NOTE: Print conditions:

Print speed: 4”/sec., Sensor: No sensor, Printing mode: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal (*1) , Media length: 240 mm, Issue mode: Batch printing

(*1) Depends on the printing mode setting.

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• Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter

# Item

(1) Total media distance Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue media. covered covered

(3) Print distance

(Counted also during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 2.

Destination printed on the same line indicates one selected for a parameter clear.

Counts while printing. (Reverse feed is not counted.) See NOTE 3.

Counts every cut. See NOTE 4. (4) Cut count

(5) Head up and down cycle count

(6) Ribbon motor driving time

(7) Solenoid drive time for head up

Counts every head up and down cycle by means of the solenoid which is used for the ribbon save function. See NOTE 4.

Counts when the ribbon motor is driven to feed, print or issue media.

(The driving time is also counted during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 5.

Counts when the ribbon save function is activated. See NOTE 5.

Range

0.0 to 3200.0 km

0.0 to 3200.0 km

0.0 to 200.0 km

0 to 1000000 times

0 to 2000000 times

0 to 2000 hours

0 to 1000 hours

Counts when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. See NOTE 6. 0 to 255 times error count

(9) System error count Counts when a system error occurs. 0 to 15 times

(10) Momentary power failure count

(80) Number of successful

RFID write

(81) Number of failure in

RFID write

Counts when a momentary power interruption occurs.

Counts when an RFID write has succeeded.

Counts when an RFID write has failed.

0 to 15 times

0 to 9999999 times

0 to 9999999 times

NOTES:

1. Item from (2) through (10) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear.

2. If the media distance covered is 50.0 cm or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

3. If the print distance is 5.5 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

4. If the count is 31 or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

5. If the driving time is 27 sec. or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

6. When a sent command results in an error, the same number as the data capacity of the command is counted by byte.

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(Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009)


• Descriptions of the Parameters

FEED

CUT

BACK

TONE(T)

Item # Description

(11) Print start position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

(12) Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

(13) Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

Specification

-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm

-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm

-9.9 mm to +9.9 mm

(14) Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal transfer), (PC), (KEY) -10 step to +10 step

TONE(D)

RBN(FW)

RBN(BK)

(15) Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal direct), (PC), (KEY) -10 step to +10 step

(16) Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage fine adjustment -15 step to +0 step

(PC), (KEY)

(17) Ribbon feed motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC), -15 step to +10 step

(KEY)

(18) X coordinate fine adjustment -99.9 mm to +99.9 mm X ADJ.

0.0V to 4.0V sensor

THRESHOLD<T> (20) Threshold manual fine adjustment for the feed gap sensor 0.0V to 4.0V

SPEED

DATA LENG.

STOP BIT

Character “0”

(22) Baud rate

(23) Data length

(24) Stop bit length selection

PC-850 PC-851 PC-1252 LATIN9 PC-852

PC-855 PC-1253 Arabic PC-857 PC-1250

PC-1254 PC-8 PC-1251 PC-1257 PC-866

UTF-8

0: without slash

0: with slash

2400: 2400 bps

4800: 4800 bps

9600: 9600 bps

7: 7 bits

8: 8 bits

1: 1 bit

2: 2 bits

19200: 19200 bps

38400: 38400 bps

115200: 115200 bps

MESSAGE (27) Language selection for LCD message

FORWARD WAIT (28) Auto forward wait

HEAD UP CUT

RIBBON SAVE

CODE

(29) Head up cut in cut issue mode

(31) Control code selection

ODD: ODD

EVEN: EVEN

XON/XOFF: XON/XOFF

READY/BUSY: READY/BUSY (DTR)

XON+READ AUTO:

XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR)

XON/XOFF AUTO: XON/XOFF

READY/BUSY RTS: RTS

ENGLISH: English

GERMAN: German

FRENCH: French

DUTCH: Dutch

SPANISH: Spanish

JAPANESE: Japanese

ITALIAN: Italian

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

NOTE: The stop position fine adjustment value is also printed out.

ON: Activated

OFF: Not activated

(When the head lever is set to the tag position.)

ON(LBL): Activated

(When the head lever is set to the label position.)

OFF: Not activated

AUTO: Automatic selection

ESC LF NUL: ESC LF NUL mode

{ | }: Mainframe mode xx xx xx: Optional code

(The values are given in HEX.)

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Item #

RIBBON (32) Ribbon type selection

PEEL OFF STATUS (33) Strip wait status selection

FEED KEY

KANJI

(34) Feed key function

Description

(35) Kanji code type (Not supported by QM model)

Specification

TRANS: Transparent ribbon

NON TRANS: Non transparent ribbon

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

FEED: Feeds one label

PRINT: Prints image buffer on one label

TYPE 1: Windows code

TYPE 2: Original code

EURO CODE

AUTO HD CHK

WEB PRINTER

SENS POSI

(36) Euro font code

(37) Auto print head broken element check

(39) Web printer function

(40) Media sensor

20H to FFH

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

TYPE1: A rise of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time.

TYPE2: A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time.

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

CENTER: Fixed sensor

EDGE: Movable sensor

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

INPUT PRIME (41) Input prime selection

(Reset operation when INIT signal is ON)

(42) Expansion I/O interface operating mode EX. I/O MODE

PLUG&PLAY (43) Plug & Play setting

LBL/RBN END

PRE PEEL OFF

BACK SPEED

(44) Print processing setting at the label/ribbon error detection TYP1: Printing is paused in the middle of printing.

TYP2: Printing is paused after the label is

(45) Pre-Strip setting issued.

OFF: Unavailable

(46) Reverse Feed Speed setting

MAXI CODE SPEC. (47) MAXI code specification selection

STD: 3”/second

LOW: 2”/second

TYPE1: Compatible with the current version

TYPE2: Special specification

PEEL OFF TRQ

STABILIZER

(48) Strip motor torque

(49) Stabilizer function

TYPE1: Standard mode

TYPE2: Inline mode

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

AUTO CALB.

LAN

(50) Automatic calibration

(51) Enabling or disabling the LAN

R0: Standard

ON: Stabilizer function is used.

OFF: Stabilizer function is not used.

OFF: Disabled

ON TRANS: Enabled with the transmissive sensor

ON REFLECT: Enabled with the reflective sensor

ON SNMP ON: LAN Enabled

ON SNMP OFF: LAN Enabled

PRTR IP ADDRESS (52) Printer IP address

GATE IP ADDRESS (53) Gateway IP address

SUBNET MASK

MAC ADDRESS

(54) Subnet mask

(55) MAC (Media Access Control) address for LAN controller on the MAIN PC Board

TTF AREA

EXT CHR AREA

BASIC AREA

PC SAVE

SOCKET PORT

(56) True type font registration area size

(57) External character registration area size

(58) BASIC file store area size

(59) PC saving area size

(60) Socket port number

***.***.***.***

***.***.***.***

***.***.***.***

¶¶ -¶¶-¶¶-¶¶-¶¶-¶¶

0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)




ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

Port No. 0 to 65535

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BASIC

Item # Description

(61) BASIC interpreter setting

BASIC TRACE

DHCP

(62) BASIC interpreter trace setting

(63) DHCP function setting

DHCP ID (64) DHCP ID setting

DHCP HOST NAME (65) DHCP host name

RTC BATT. CHK (66) RTC Low Battery Check setting

RTC RENEWAL (67) RTC data renewal timing

Specification

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

Max. 16 characters

Max. 16 characters

ON: Available

OFF: Unavailable

BATCH: per batch

RFID MODULE

RFID TAG TYPE

RFID ERR CHECK

(68) RFID module type

(69) RFID tag type

(70) RFID error tag detection

NONE: No RFID kit is installed.

U2: U2 B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R,

B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R

NONE: 11

EPC C1 Gen2: 24

ON: An error tag detection is performed.

OFF: An error tag detection is not performed.

0 to 255 RFID RETRY

RFID RD CYCLE

(71) Maximum number of RFID issue retries

(72) Maximum number of RFID read retries

RFID read retry time-out

RFID WT CYCLE (73) Maximum number of RFID write retries

RFID write retry time-out

RFID ADJ RETRY (74) RFID adjustment for retry

0 to 255

0 sec. to 9.9 sec.

0 to 255

0 sec. to 9.9 sec.

-99 mm to +99 mm

RFID POWER LEV (75) RFID wireless power level setting

RFID AGC THR. (76) RFID AGC Threshold Setting

RFID Q VAL (77) RFID Q VAL (Q value)

9 to 18

0 to 15

0 to 5

RFID WT AGC (78) RFID WT AGC (AGC threshold for data write) 0 to 15

RFID WT AGC MIN (79) RFID WT MIN AGC (AGC threshold lower limit for retry) 0 to 15

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2.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out

When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC

The printer starts a self-diagnosis, and prints out the result. During printing, the message below appears on the display.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

CHECKING & PRINT

After printing is completed, the display returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

NOTE: If an error occurs, an error message appears, the printer stops printing. After clearing the error, press the

[PAUSE] key to return the display to “<1>DIAG.Vx.x”. The printer does not restart printing automatically.

• Print Sample

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

PROGRAM B-SX8T

MAIN

BOOT

15OCT2005 V1.0A: 1A00

20SEP2005 V1.0: 8500

FONT AD00

EEPROM OK

SDRAM 16MB

(7)

(8) PE LV.

[R]4.2V [T]2.5V

[R]1.2V [T]4.3V

(9) M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V

(10) EXP.I/O NG

(11) EX.232C NG

(12)

(13) STRIP NG

(14) RFID OK #00RV972 (EU0)

NOTES: 1. Print conditions: Print speed: 4”/sec., Sensor: No sensor, Printing method: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal

(*1) , Media length: 87 mm, Issue mode: Batch printing

(*1) Depends on the printing mode setting.

2. Software version No., Part No. of ROM and checksum vary according to the software version of PROGRAM ROM.

3. The last two digits of the checksum are usually “00”.

4. When Kanji ROM is not installed, the checksum becomes “0000”.

5. The symbol “°” of “°C” may not be printed depending on the type of character code.

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• Descriptions

(1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Date, Version, Part number, Checksum)

PROGRAM B-SX8T

Program area

Model name

MAIN 15OCT2002 V1.0 A : 1A00

Main area

Creation date

Software version No.

Checksum

Revision No.: Space or A to Z

BOOT 20SEP2002 V1.0: 8500

Boot area

Creation date

Software version No.

Checksum

(2) Alphanumeric Font ROM Check

(3) Kanji ROM Check

FONT 5600

Checksum of Font area

Font area

Kanji area

KANJI NONE : 0000

Checksum

NONE: Kanji ROM is not installed.

GOTHIC: Gothic bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

NONE : 0000

Checksum

NONE: Kanji ROM is not installed.

MINCHO: Mincho bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

CHINESE: Chinese character bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

(4) EEPROM Check

EEPROM OK

OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written.

NG (No good): Data in the check area cannot be properly read/written.

EEPROM (Backup Memory)

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(5) SDRAM Capacity

(6) Sensor 1 Check

SDRAM 16MB

Capacity of DRAM

System/drawing memory

The status of the Strip Sensor, Ribbon Feed Motor Sensor, Ribbon Take-up Motor Sensor, Cutter

Home Position Switch, Head Up Sensor, and Pinch Roller Sensor are printed.

SENSOR1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1

Fixed to 0.

Pinch roller sensor status

1: The pinch roller is closed.

NOTE: If either the pinch roller or the print head is opened, printing is not performed.

Head up sensor status

1: The print head is closed.

NOTE: If either the pinch roller or the print head is opened, printing is not performed.

Cutter home position sensor status

0: Home position

1: Other position

Fixed to 0.

Ribbon take-up motor sensor status

0: The detecting point is positioned outside the slit.

1: The detecting point is positioned inside the slit.

Ribbon feed motor sensor status

0: The detecting point is positioned outside the slit.

1: The detecting point is positioned inside the slit.

Fixed to 0.

Strip sensor status

0: The label is not detected.

1: The label is detected.

Sensor/Switch

Pinch roller sensor

Head up sensor

Cutter home position sensor

Ribbon take-up motor sensor

Ribbon feed motor sensor

Strip sensor

Print status description

Detects the Open or Close status of the pinch roller. Only when the pinch roller and the print head are both closed, printing is performed.

Detects the Open or Close status of the print head. Only when the pinch roller and the print head are both closed, printing is performed.

Indicates whether or not the cutter is at the home position.

Controls ribbon motor rotation by detecting the slit on the ribbon take-up motor and the ribbon feed motor. Indicates the position of the slit sensor.

Detects whether or not the label is at the paper outlet in strip printing mode. When the label is not detected, the printer feeds the label at the print start position.

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(7) Sensor 2 Check

The status of the Print Head Thermistor, Ambient Temperature Thermistor, Black Mark Sensor, and

Feed Gap Sensor, Print Head resistance rank, and print head resolution are printed.

Feed gap sensor status:

0.0 to 5.0V

Black mark sensor status:

0.0 to 5.0V

Ambient temperature thermistor status:

0 °C to 86°C

If it is undetectable, “-°C “ is printed.

Print head thermistor status:

0 °C to 86°C

Sensor/Thermistor

Print head thermistor

Print status description

A thermistor built in the print head detects a print head temperature. The current supplied to the print head (= print tone) is controlled on the basis of this temperature.

When the print head overheats (80 °C or over), the printer displays “EXCESS HEAT TEMP” message and stops printing to protect the print head.

Ambient temperature thermistor Temperature inside the printer (around the media) is detected.

The current supplied to the print head (= print tone) is controlled on the basis of this temperature. When the temperature of 61 °C is detected, an error message, “EXCESS HEAT TEMP”, is

Black mark sensor displayed and the printer stops.

Real time voltage detected by the black mark sensor is

Feed gap sensor displayed/printed.

Real time voltage detected by the feed gap sensor is displayed/printed.

Print head resistance rank There is individual variability in average resistance of the thermal element. The current supplied to the print head is controlled on the basis of this value to obtain the optimal print tone.

(8) Paper End Level Check

Transmissive sensor no paper level:

0.0 to 5.0 V

Reflective sensor no paper level:

0.0 to 5.0 V

Paper End Level

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(9) Manual Threshold Check

Resistance rank

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

0.0 to 5.0 V

Thermal head resistance rank:

(See the table below.)

Transmissive sensor manual threshold level:

Average resistance

(ohm)

1242 to 1265

1219 to 1241

1195 to 1218

1171 to 1194

1147 to 1170

1124 to 1146

1100 to 1123

1076 to 1099

Resolution of head installed

Reflective sensor manual threshold level:

0.0 to 5.0 V

Manual Threshold Check

Resistance rank

0

1

2

3

4

Average resistance

(ohm)

1432 to 1454

1409 to 1431

1385 to 1408

1361 to 1384

1337 to 1360

5

6

7

1314 to 1336

1290 to 1313

1266 to 1289

(10) Expansion I/O Interface Check

Result of a loop back check performed on an expansion I/O interface, which may connect to an external equipment like a labeller, is printed.

EXP.I/O OK

Loopback test

OK: The circuit has no problem.

NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached.

Expansion I/O PC board

Connect the jig like below to the Expansion I/O PC board’s connector and perform a loop back check.

R

1 2

13 14

3

15

4 5

16 17

6

18

7

19

Vcc

LED

R

R

R

R

R

R

8

20

9

21

10

22

GND

11

23

12

24

R = 300 ohms

Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P

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(11) Internal Serial Interface Check

EX.232C NG

OK: The circuit has no problem.


Internal Serial Interface

Connect the jig like below to the serial interface connector and perform a loop back check.

(12) SIO Interface check

Result of optional serial interface check is printed.

SIO NG NG

DIN OK: The circuit has no problem.


DSUB OK: The circuit has no problem.


Optional Serial Interface

(13) Strip sensor check

Result of a check of the strip sensor on optional strip module is printed.

(14) RFID module check

STRIP NG

Strip sensor

OK: No problem

NG (Not good): There is a problem or a jig is not attached.

Results of a RFID module check is printed.

RFID OK #00RV972 (EU0)

RFID module version (Printed only when the result is OK.)

OK: The RFID module has no problem.

NG (No good): The RFID module has a problem or loop back jig is not attached.

RFID module

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2.1.5 Print Head Element Check

This function is used to check for any broken thermal elements of the print head.

If blurred print or missing dots occurs, this check helps you find whether the thermal elements are actually broken or the print head is just stained.

Also, use this check just after a replacement of a print head to find an initial failure.

When the Self-Diagnostic Test result is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”. Press the

[PAUSE] key three times and [FEED] key twice.

The printer is ready to check the print head to see if there is any problem with the print head. Press the

[PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

HEAD CHECK CHECKING

If there is no problem with the print head, the print head check is complete. Press the [PAUSE] key to return to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

NORMAL END

If there is a problem with the print head, the following message is displayed.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

HEAD ERROR

Press the [PAUSE] key to return to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

NOTES: 1. Make sure that the Top Cover is closed before starting the print head check.

2. If “HEAD ERROR” appears, the print head element may be damaged. Replace the print head.

3. The print head element check can be performed at the power on time.

For selecting this function, refer to Section 2.2 Parameter Setting.

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2.2 Parameter Setting

2.2 Parameter Setting

Outline of Parameter Setting

In the Parameter Setting mode, various kinds of parameters, such as communication, key, LCD, etc. can be set.

This will allow a use of the printer to comply with your operating conditions.

The Parameter Setting menu contains the following:

<2>PARAMETER SET

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

FEED KEY FEED

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

FONT CODE PC-850

Character code selection

Feed key function selection

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

KANJI CODE TYPE1

Kanji code selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

ZERO FONT 0

Character zero selection

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

SPEED 9600bps

[PAUSE]

Baud rate selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

EURO CODE B0

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

AUTO HD CHK OFF

Euro code selection

Auto print head check selection

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

DATA LENG. 8bits

[PAUSE]

Data length selection <2>PARAMETER SET

ACK/BUSY TYPE1

[PAUSE]

Centronics ACK/BUSY timing selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

STOP BIT 1bit

[PAUSE]

Stop bit length selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

WEB PRINTER OFF

[PAUSE]

Web printer function selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

PARITY EVEN

Parity selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

SENS POSI CENTER

Media sensor selection

[PAUSE] [PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

XON+READY AUTO

Flow control code selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

INPUT PRIME OFF

Input prime selection

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

LCD ENGLISH

LCD language selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

EX.I/O TYPE1

Expansion I/O interface type selection

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

FORWARD WAIT OFF

Auto forward wait selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

PLUG & PLAY OFF

[PAUSE]

Plug & Play selection

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

HEAD UP CUT OFF

Head up cut selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

LBL/RBN END TYPE1

[PAUSE]

Label end/Ribbon end selection

[PAUSE] <2>PARAMETER SET

PRE PEEL OFF OFF

Pre-strip selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

RBN SAVE ON (TAG)

Ribbon save function selection [PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

BACK SPEED STD

Reverse feed speed selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

CODE ESC,LF,NUL

Control code selection

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

MAXI CODE TYPE1

Maxi code specification selection

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

RIBBON NON TRANS

Strip motor torque selection

[PAUSE]

Ribbon type selection

<2>PARAMETER SET

PEEL OFF TRQ R0

<2>PARAMETER SET

PEEL OFF STS OFF

[PAUSE]

Strip wait status selection

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

STABILIZER ON

[PAUSE]

Stabilizer function selection

NOTE: Baud rate, Data length, Parity, and Transmission control code should be set to the same values as those of the host computer. Failure to do this causes improper operation.

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How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode

Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and the [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key. The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu.

<2>PARAMETER SET

2.2.1 Character Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a character code used for printing. Printed characters differ depending on a chosen character code and font. For details of characters, refer to the B-SX6T/SX8T Series External

Equipment Interface Specification (Printer Command Manual).

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

<2>PARAMETER SET

FONT CODE PC-850

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

FONT CODE PC-8

FONT CODE PC-857

FONT CODE PC-852

[RESTART]

FONT CODE PC-850

FONT CODE Arabic

FONT CODE LATIN9

FONT CODE PC1257

FONT CODE PC1254

FONT CODE PC1253

FONT CODE PC1252

FONT CODE PC1251

[FEED]

FONT CODE PC1250

FONT CODE PC-850

FONT CODE PC-851

FONT CODE PC-866

FONT CODE UTF-8

After selecting a character code, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the parameter setting, the message returns to “<2>PARAMETER SET”.

2. If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the parameter setting the key is entered continuously.

3. A changed parameter becomes effective by pressing the [PAUSE].

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2.2.2 Character Zero Selection

This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “Ø”.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice.

<2>PARAMETER SET

ZERO FONT 0


[RESTART] ZERO FONT 0

[FEED]

ZERO FONT Ø

(Without slash)

(With slash)

After selecting a character zero, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: The following fonts do not support a zero with slash.

Bit Map Font: OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC 725 Black, Kanji, Chinese

Outline Font: Price Font 1, Price Font 2, Price Font 3, DUTCH 801 Bold, BRUSH 738 Regular, GOTHIC

725 Black, True Type Font

2.2.3 Baud Rate Selection

This parameter is to choose a baud rate of the RS-232C interface. When the printer communicates with a host computer by serial interface, be sure to match the setting with the host.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET

SPEED 9600bps


SPEED 115200 bps

[RESTART] SPEED 38400 bps

SPEED 19200 bps

SPEED 9600 bps

[FEED] SPEED 4800 bps

SPEED 2400 bps

After selecting a baud rate, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.4 Data Length Selection

This parameter is to choose a communication data length of the RS-232C interface.

7 bits is used when transmitting alphanumeric data only. 8 bits is used to when transmitting special characters. Be sure to match a setting with a host computer.


<2>PARAMETER SET

DATA LENG. 8bits


[RESTART] DATA LENG. 8bits

[FEED] DATA LENG. 7bits

After selecting a data length, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.5 Stop Bit Length Selection

This parameter is to choose a stop bit length of the RS-232C interface.

Be sure to match a setting with a host computer.


<2>PARAMETER SET

STOP BIT 1bit


[RESTART] STOP BIT 1bit

[FEED] STOP BIT 2bits

After selecting a stop bit, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.6 Parity Selection

This parameter is to choose the parity of the RS-232C interface.


<2>PARAMETER SET

PARITY NONE


PARITY EVEN

[RESTART]

[FEED]

PARITY ODD

PARITY NONE

After selecting the parity, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.7 Flow Control Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a flow control code of the RS-232C interface.


<2>PARAMETER SET

XON+READY AUTO


[RESTART]

[FEED]

XON/XOFF AUTO

XON+READY AUTO

READY/BUSY

XON/XOFF

XON/XOFF mode

XON/XOFF mode

XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR) mode

READY/BUSY (DTR) mode

READY/BUSY RTS RTS mode

After selecting a flow control code, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: The following is the detailed descriptions for each transmission control code.

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.

At the power on time, the DTR signal output from the printer turns to High level (READY). At the power off time, the printer does not output XOFF.

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer does not output

XOFF.

At the power on time, the RTS signal output from the printer turns to High level (READY). At the power off time, the printer does not output XOFF.

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2.2.8 LCD Language Selection

This parameter is to choose a language in which the LCD message is displayed.


<2>PARAMETER SET

LCD ENGLISH


ENGLISH

[RESTART] ITALIAN

JAPANESE

[FEED]

SPANISH

DUTCH

FRENCH

GERMAN

After selecting a language, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.9 Auto Forward Wait Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Auto Forward Wait function or not.

This function, used in the cut mode, automatically feeds the media forward for about 14 mm if there is more than 1-second idle time after printing, to prevent the top edge of the media from curling.


<2>PARAMETER SET

FORWARD WAIT OFF


[RESTART]

FORWARD WAIT ON Activated

[FEED] FORWARD WAIT OFF Not activated

When ON is selected, pressing the [PAUSE] key will result that the LCD Message Display shows the stop position fine adjustment value setting screen.

<2>PARAMETER SET

POSITION +0.0mm

[RESTART]

POSITION +5.0mm

[FEED]

POSITION +0.0mm

POSITION -5.0mm

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –5.0 mm.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +5.0 mm.

After selecting an auto forward wait, press the [PAUSE] key.

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NOTES: 1. If the printer is not used for a few days, the top edge of the media may become curly, which may cause a paper jam. The Auto Forward Wait Function prevents this problem since the media feed amount is increased so that the media stops past the platen.

2. When the Stop Position Fine Adjustment Value is set in + direction, the media will stop past the media outlet.

When the value is set in – direction, the media will stop inside the media outlet.

3. This setting will be useful to fine adjust the cut position of labels.

2.2.10 Head Up Cut Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the head up action in the cut issue.

This function prevents ribbon smudges by raising the print head during a reverse feed to the print start position.


<2>PARAMETER SET

HEAD UP CUT OFF


[RESTART]

HEAD UP CUT ON

HEAD UP CUT OFF

Activated

[FEED] Not activated

After selecting the head up action in cut issue, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. For the B-SX6T, this function is available only when an optional ribbon saving module (B-SX908-R-

QM-R) is installed

2. The print head may not be raised depending on the rise of the solenoid’s temperature.

2.2.11 Ribbon Save Function Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Ribbon Saving function or not.

This function enables reducing the ribbon loss caused by taking up unused ribbon during non-print areas.


<2>PARAMETER SET

RBN SAVE ON (TAG)


RBN SAVE ON (TAG) Activated (When the head lever is set to position 2.)

[RESTART]

RBN SAVE ON (LBL) Activated (When the head lever is set to position 1.)

[FEED]

RBN SAVE OFF Not activated

After selecting the ribbon save function, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. For the B-SX6T, this function is available only when an optional ribbon saving module (B-SX908-R-

QM-R) is installed.

2. If this parameter is set to ON without installing a ribbon saving module, the ribbon will be slack during paper feed or printing, and as a result, printing cannot be performed properly.

Also, be sure to conform the choice to the actual head lever position. Failure to do this may disable proper ribbon saving function.

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3. The ribbon saving function is activated when there is a 20-mm or more non-print area in the media feed direction.

4. Ribbon saving is enabled up to 4 areas per media.

5. To use the ribbon saving function for more than one area in a label/tag, there should be at least an

8-mm print area between non-print areas where the ribbon saving is performed

2.2.12 Control Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a Control Code.


<2>PARAMETER SET

CODE AUTO


[RESTART]

CODE AUTO

CODE ESC,LF,NUL

Automatic selection

Manual selection

[FEED] CODE{|} Manual selection

CODE MANUAL Control codes should be specified.

NOTES: 1. This parameter is used to select the Control Code for the communication between the printer and the host computer.

2. Selecting “Manual” enables you to set the control code.

When “CODE MANUAL” is selected and the [PAUSE] key is pressed, the LCD display will show the setting screen of CONTROL CODE1 to CONTROL CODE3 as follows.

<2>PARAMETER SET

CONTROL CODE1 1B

[RESTART]

CONTROL CODE1 FF

CONTROL CODE1 FE

CONTROL CODE1 FD

CONTROL CODE1 02

[FEED]

CONTROL CODE1 01

CONTROL CODE1 00

NOTES: 1. Pressing the [FEED] or [RESTART] key causes 1-byte change in the Control Code value.

2. You cannot specify the same control code with the one used for the commands.

3. You cannot use the specified Control Code for the data of the Data Command or Display Command.

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After setting the control code for Control Code 1, press the [PAUSE] key to show the CONTROL CODE2 screen. In a same manner, press the [PAUSE] key after setting the control code for Control Code 2 to display the CONTROL CODE3 screen.

CONTROL CODE1

[PAUSE]

CONTROL CODE2

[PAUSE]

CONTROL CODE3

Press the [PAUSE] key after setting the control code for Control Code 3.

2.2.13 Ribbon Type Selection

This parameter is to choose a ribbon type to be used.


<2>PARAMETER SET

RIBBON TRANS


[RESTART]

RIBBON TRANS Transparent ribbon

Non transparent ribbon

[FEED]

RIBBON NON TRANS

After selecting a ribbon type, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.14 Strip Wait Status Selection

This parameter is to choose when the printer sends a strip wait status (05H) to a host in response to a status request command.


<2>PARAMETER SET

PEEL OFF STS OFF


[RESTART]

PEEL OFF STS OFF

A strip wait status is sent when the printer receives the next issue command and the previously printed label is waiting to be removed.

[FEED]

PEEL OFF STS ON A strip wait status is sent when a printed label is waiting to be removed.

After selecting the Strip Wait Status, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection

This parameter is to choose the function of the [FEED] key.


<2>PARAMETER SET

FEED KEY FEED


[RESTART]

[FEED]

FEED KEY FEED

FEED KEY PRINT

The [FEED] key will feed one media when pressed.

The [FEED] key will print the data in the Image Buffer

(The last printed data)

After selecting the FEED key function, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.16 KANJI Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a KANJI code.


<2>PARAMETER SET

KANJI CODE TYPE1


[RESTART]

KANJI CODE TYPE1 Windows code

[FEED] KANJI CODE TYPE2 Original code

NOTE: Kanji code selection is not supported by the QM model as the Kanji ROMs are not installed.

After selecting a Kanji code, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.17 EURO Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a Euro code (€).


<2>PARAMETER SET

EURO CODE B0


[RESTART]

EURO CODE 20

EURO CODE 21

[FEED]

EURO CODE FE

EURO CODE FF

NOTE: Pressing the [FEED] or [RESTART] key causes 1 byte change in the Euro Code value.

After selecting a Euro code, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.18 Auto Print Head Check Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to perform the Auto Print Head Check function at the power on time.


<2>PARAMETER SET

AUTO HD CHK OFF


[RESTART]

AUTO HD CHK OFF Auto print head broken element check is not performed.

[FEED]

AUTO HD CHK ON Auto print head broken element check is performed.

NOTES: 1. It will take about 2 seconds to perform an Auto Print Head check.

2. It is recommended that this function should be activated when high quality printing such as bar codes printing is required. Otherwise, choose OFF.

3. When a broken element is found, the printer stops, displaying “HEAD ERROR”. The error state can be cleared by pressing the [RESTART] key, but if the broken element affects bar code readability or actual operations, please replace the print head with a proper one.

After selecting auto print head check, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.19 Centronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection

This parameter is to choose an ACK/BUSY timing of the Centronics interface.

“TYPE1” has been chosen as default, but if a communication error occurs or a communication is not properly made, change to “TYPE2”.


<2>PARAMETER SET

ACK/BUSY TYPE1


[RESTART]

[FEED]

ACK/BUSY TYPE1

ACK/BUSY TYPE2

A rise of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time.

A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time.

After selecting an ACK/BUSY timing, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.20 Web Printer Function Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to use the printer as a web printer.


<2>PARAMETER SET

WEB PRINTER OFF


[RESTART] WEB PRINTER OFF Unavailable

[FEED]

WEB PRINTER ON

Available

After selecting the Web printer function, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: When “WEB PRINTER ON” is selected, the status of the printer connected in a network can be checked through the Web browser.

2.2.21 Media Sensor Selection

This parameter is to choose the media sensor type to be used.


<2>PARAMETER SET

SENS POSI CENTER


[RESTART]

[FEED]

SENS POSI CENTER

SENS POSI EDGE

Fixed sensor

Movable sensor

After selecting the media sensor type, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.22 Input Prime Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to enable a reset operation when INIT signal is ON.

Normally, when the printer receives a reset request signal (nInit signal) from the host via Centronics interface, the printer will be reset and turn to the idle state.

When the INPUT PRIME parameter is set to OFF, the printer is reset but does not turn to idle.

When this parameter is set to ON, the host sends an INIT signal and the printer turns to idle each time the printer is turned on. If you would like to avoid this processing, set this parameter to OFF.


<2>PARAMETER SET

INPUT PRIME OFF


[RESTART] INPUT PRIME OFF Unavailable

[FEED]

INPUT PRIME ON

Available

After selecting the Input Prime, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection

This parameter is to choose a type of the Expansion I/O interface operating mode.

This parameter should be set depending on the expansion I/O control specification of the device to be connected via the expansion I/O interface. For details, refer to the External Equipment Interface

Specification.


<2>PARAMETER SET

EX.I/O TYPE1


[RESTART] EX.I/O TYPE1 TYPE1: Standard mode

[FEED]

EX.I/O TYPE2

TYPE2: Inline mode

After selecting an Expansion I/O Interface type, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.24 Plug & Play Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to enable a Plug & Play function.


<2>PARAMETER SET

PLUG & PLAY OFF


[RESTART] PLUG & PLAY OFF Unavailable

[FEED]

PLUG & PLAY ON

Available

NOTE: If the printer and the PC are connected by USB, plug & play will be automatically enabled, regardless of the setting of this parameter.

After selecting a Plug & Play, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection

This parameter is to choose a printing process when a label end or ribbon end is detected. For details, refer to NOTE on the following page.


<2>PARAMETER SET

LBL/RBN END TYP1


[RESTART]

LBL/RBN END TYP1

TYPE1: When a label/ribbon end is detected in the middle of printing, printing is immediately paused.

[FEED] LBL/RBN END TYP2

TYPE2: When a label/ribbon end is detected in the middle of printing, the printer prints the half-finished label as far as possible, and stops when the next label is at the home position.

After selecting a Label End/Ribbon End type, press the [PAUSE] key.

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NOTE: Difference between TYPE 1 and TYPE 2

TYPE1:

When a label end or ribbon end is detected, printing is immediately stopped. When the printing is restarted, first the initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the unfinished label.

TYPE2:

When a label end is detected:

When a label end is detected in the middle of printing, the printer completes the half-finished label and stops when the next label comes to the home position, displaying the error message “NO PAPER X”.

NOTES: 1. “X” indicates the number of remaining labels to be printed.

The number of remaining labels to be printed = Specified number of labels − The number of finished labels including the label that caused the error

2. If a label end is detected while the specified last label is printed, the position of “X” will be blank.

When the printing is restarted, first an initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the next label. When the printer has already completed printing the last label, it only performs an initial feed. Then, it sends an End of Feed status and an End of Issue status if the status response parameter is set to ON.

Example) Number of specified labels = 5, A label end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.

(1) After the 3rd label is printed completely, the printer stops, displaying “NO PAPER 2”.

(2) When printing is restarted, first an initial feed is performed, then the 4th and 5th labels are printed.

(3) All of 5 labels have been finished.

When a ribbon end is detected when the unfinished label length is 30 mm or more.

After printing for 20mm, the printer stops printing, displaying an error message “NO RIBBON X”.


The number of remaining labels to be printed = Specified number of labels − The number of finished labels − 1

2. If a ribbon end is detected while the specified last label is printed, the position of “X” will be blank.

When the printing is restarted, first an initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the next label. When the printer has already completed printing the last label, it only performs an initial feed.

Example) Specified number of labels = 5, A ribbon end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.

(1) After the 3rd label is printed for 20 mm, the printer stops, displaying “NO RIBBON 2”.


(3) Only the 3rd label has not been printed completely.

When a ribbon end is detected when the unfinished label length is less than 30 mm.

The printer completes the current label and stops printing when the next label comes to the home position, displaying the error message “NO RIBBON X”.


The number of remaining labels to be printed = Specified number of labels − The number of finished labels including the label that caused the error

2. If a ribbon end is detected while the specified last label is printed, the position of “X” will be blank.

When the printing is restarted, first the initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the next label. When the printer has already completed printing the last label, it only performs an initial feed. Then, it sends an End of Feed status and an End of Issue status if the status response parameter is set to ON.

Example) Specified number of labels = 5, A ribbon end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.

(1) After the 3rd label is printed completely, the printer stops, displaying “NO RIBBON 2”.


(3) All of 5 labels have been finished.

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2.2.26 Pre-Strip Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Pre-strip function.

When this parameter is set to ON (Available), the top edge of a label is separated (pre-stripped) from the backing paper before the label is printed. This function is intended to make the strip issue easier in case the labels are hard to strip due to the label intensity, adhesive power, or the printing speed.


<2>PARAMETER SET

PRE PEEL OFF OFF

NOTE: This parameter is fixed to OFF.

Press the [PAUSE] key to skip.

2.2.27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection

This parameter is to choose a reverse feed speed.

In the strip issue, the back feed speed of 3”/sec. may cause a shortage of feed amount due to a lack of torque, slippery media surface, etc. In such case, reduce the back feed speed to 2”/sec. to secure the feed amount.


<2>PARAMETER SET

BACK SPEED STD


[RESTART] BACK SPEED STD STD: 3 inches/second

[FEED]

BACK SPEED LOW LOW: 2 inches/second

After selecting the Back Feed Speed, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.28 Maxi Code Specification Selection

This parameter is to choose a Maxi code specification.


<2>PARAMETER SET

MAXI CODE TYPE1


[RESTART] MAXI CODE TYPE1 TYEP1: Compatible specification with the existing version

[FEED]

MAXI CODE TYPE2 TYPE2: Specification for specific home delivery company

After selecting a Maxi code specification, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection

This parameter is to choose a strip motor torque.


<2>PARAMETER SET

PEEL OFF TRQ R0

NOTE: This parameter is fixed to R0.

Press the [PAUSE] key to skip.

2.2.30 Stabilizer Function Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to use the stabilizer function.

The stabilizer function reduces the sound of printing.


<2>PARAMETER SET

STABILIZER ON


[RESTART]

[FEED]

STABILIZER ON

STABILIZER OFF

ON: Sound of printing is reduced.

OFF: Normal printing

After selecting the stabilizer function, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: The stabilizer function is available only to the thermal direct print mode.

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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

In the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment mode, you can fine adjust each parameter, such as Print tone,

Print start position, Threshold, etc. which are set by the PC command. This is useful when using several types of media by turns or when the print start position or cut/strip position is required to be fine adjusted.

The Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment menu contains the following.

<3>ADJUST SET

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

FEED ADJ.+10.0mm

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

CUT ADJ. +10.0mm

Print Start Positino Fine Adjustment

Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

BACK ADJ. +5.0mm

[PAUSE]

Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment

<3>ADJUST SET

X ADJUST +50.0mm

[PAUSE]

X Coordinate Fine Adjustment

<3>ADJUST SET

TONE ADJ.<T> +3

Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer)

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

TONE ADJ.<D> -2

Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Direct)

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

RBN ADJ <FW> -10

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

RBN ADJ <BK> -5

[PAUSE]

<3>ADJUST SET

THRESHOLD<R>1.0V

[PAUSE]

Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment (Take-up Motor)

Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed Motor)

Threshold Fine Adjustment (Black Mark Sensor)

<3>ADJUST SET

THRESHOLD<T>1.4V

Threshold Fine Adjustment (Feed Gap Sensor)

[PAUSE]

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How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode


“<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key twice.

The printer is at the start of the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment menu.

<3>ADJUST SET

NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the parameter setting, the message returns to “<3>ADJUST SET”.

2. If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the Printer Parameter Fine

Adjustment, the key is entered continuously.

3. A changed parameter becomes effective by pressing the [PAUSE].

4. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired value or option.

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2.3.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment

This parameter is to fine adjust a print start position after printing (= to fine adjust the feed amount to the next media’s print start position).

When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

<3>ADJUST SET

FEED ADJ. +0.0mm

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm)

FEED ADJ.+50.0mm

[RESTART] FEED ADJ.+49.9mm

FEED ADJ.+0.1mm

FEED ADJ.+0.0mm

FEED ADJ.-0.1mm

[FEED] FEED ADJ.-49.9mm

FEED ADJ.-50.0mm



After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.

• Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Example)

NOTE: The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter.

The maximum print position fine adjustment value is +50.0 mm. When the value reached the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

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2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

This parameter is to fine adjust a cut or strip position.

When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice.

<3>ADJUST SET

CUT ADJ. +0.0mm


CUT ADJ.+50.0mm

[RESTART] CUT ADJ.+49.9mm

CUT ADJ.+0.1mm

CUT ADJ.+0.0mm

CUT ADJ.-0.1mm

[FEED] CUT ADJ.-49.1mm

CUT ADJ.-50.0mm



• Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment

When setting +3.0 mm

Compared with “+0.0 mm” position, the cut position is shifted forward.


Feed Direction

Feed Direction

3mm

Cut Position

Cut Position

3mm

When setting –3.0 mm

Compared with “+0.0 mm” position, the cut position is shifted backward.

Feed Direction

Cut Position

NOTES: 1. Cut issue is available only when the optional cutter unit (B-SX208-QM-R) is installed.

2. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter.

The maximum cut position fine adjustment value is +50.0 mm. When the value reached the

maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

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[Handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 38 mm in cut issue mode]

Method 1

Under the conditions described below, the printer performs as follows in cut issue mode.

Head up → Forward feed to the cut position → Head down → Cut → Head up → Reverse feed to the home position → Head down

Condition: When receiving the issue command, feed command, eject command label pitch: 38.0 mm or less, with cutter, transmissive sensor cut position fine adjustment: ±10.0 mm or less, issue mode: C

* A head up/down is performed only when the ribbon saving module is installed. When it is not installed, use Method 2.

NOTES: 1. Although a label, being fed to be cut, cannot be fed any more because its trailing edge has already passed the feed roller during head up, no error is detected.

2. The print head may not be raised depending on the rise of the solenoid’s temperature for head up operation in cut issue mode.

Method 2

The minimum label pitch in normal cut issue mode is 38.0 mm. When a label stock having the pitch of less than 38.0 mm is used (although it is out of specification), an edge of a label may be caught by an edge of the thermal head during a back feed to the home position after the cutter is cut in a gap area between labels.

This may prevent the label from being fed back to the proper home position. In such a case, perform the method below to solve the problem.

Prevention by fine adjustment of the cut position

NOTE: Use of this method will cause one or more printed labels to be left between the print head and the cutter.

These labels should be removed by an issue or a label feed.

(a) Calculation of a cut position fine adjustment value

A cut position fine adjustment value is calculated using the following formula.

If the label is not fed back to the proper home position even by using the value obtained, the cut position should be adjusted using any other value.

Cut position fine adjustment value

The number of labels left between the print head and the cutter

Label pitch

Example) Label pitch: 30.0 mm

32.8 mm

Label pitch

Label pitch

(Round down any decimals.)

Cut position fine adjustment value = (32.8 mm / 20.0 mm) x 30.0 mm

= 1 x 30.0 mm

= +30.0 mm

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(b) Operation example

Issue count: 3, Cut interval: 1

Cut position

Print head position

A

A

B

A

B

A

A

B

B

C

C

A

A

B

B

C

C

C

C

• Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment


Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted forward.

B

(1) Idling

(2) Printing Label A has been finished.

(3) While Label B is being printed, the front gap of label A is cut off.

(4) Printing Label B has been finished.

(5) While Label C is being printed, the front gap of label B is cut off.

(6) Printing Label C has been finished.

(7) Label C is fed to the cut position, then this

Label is cut off.

(8) Label C is fed backward to the home position.


Stop position after printing

3mm



Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted backward.

NOTE: The print stop position when printing the label in strip mode varies according to label length as the strip mode printing stops so that the edge of the strip shaft is 4 mm from the middle of the gap. This is because the gap length is programmed as 2 mm. When the gap length is 5 mm or more, the effective print length should be set to the value obtained by subtracting 2 mm from the label pitch, that is, set the gap length to 2 mm. If the print format hangs over the gap as a result, correct the print start position.

3mm


Print Head

Platen

Strip Plate

Backing Paper

Label

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2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment

This parameter is to fine adjust a reverse feed amount.

When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<3>ADJUST SET

BACK ADJ. +5.0mm


BACK ADJ.+9.9mm

[RESTART] BACK ADJ.+9.8mm

BACK ADJ.+0.1mm

BACK ADJ.+0.0mm

BACK ADJ.-0.1mm

[FEED] BACK ADJ.-9.8mm

BACK ADJ.-9.9mm




• Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment


Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted forward.



Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted backward.

Feed Direction

3mm

Feed Direction

3mm

Feed Direction

Print Start Position after a reverse feed



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NOTES:

1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum reverse feed amount fine adjustment value is +9.9 mm. When the value reached the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

2. There may be cases where a label is not returned to the home position depending on the print conditions, even if a reverse feed amount is the same as a forward feed amount.

When an operation including a reverse feed (cut issue, strip issue, forward feed standby after an issue) is performed using a sensor, a label/tag may not be returned to the home position resulting an error, if the label pitch length is almost the same as the distance between the thermal print head and the paper sensor (69.8 mm). To prevent this problem, the reverse feed amount should be increased by performing the reverse feed amount fine adjustment in the + direction.

2.3.4 X Coordinate Fine Adjustment

This parameter is to fine adjust the print position on X coordinate.


<3>ADJUST SET

X ADJUST +5.0mm


X ADJUST +99.9mm

[RESTART] X ADJUST +99.8mm

X ADJUST +0.1mm

X ADJUST +0.0mm

X ADJUST -0.1mm

[FEED] X ADJUST -99.8mm

X ADJUST -99.9mm




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• Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment


Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the left.



Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the right.

Top Down Printing

Y

X

50.0mm

Feed Direction

ABC

50.0mm

ABC

X

Y

Bottom First Printing

ABC

NOTES:

1. The X coordinate fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the print position in horizontal direction (left or right).

2. Adjust the X coordinate within the effective print range. After the value reaches the coordinate 0, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed in the negative direction.

3. This adjustment cannot be used in the Self Test mode or Test print.

4. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum X coordinate fine adjustment value is +99.9 mm. When the value reached the

maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

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2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print)

This parameter is to fine adjust the Print Tone.


<3>ADJUST SET Print Tone for thermal transfer printing

TONE ADJ.<T> +0

To fine adjust the print tone for thermal direct printing, press the [PAUSE] key again.

<3>ADJUST SET

Print tone for thermal direct printing

TONE ADJ.<D> +0

When the LCD display shows “TONE ADJ.<T>” or “TONE ADJ.<D>”, select a desired value with the

[FEED] or [RESTART] key. (Range: -10 to +10)

Thermal Transfer Print Thermal Direct Print

TONE ADJ<T>. +10 Darker TONE ADJ<D>. +10

[RESTART]

TONE ADJ<T>. +9 TONE ADJ<D>. +9

TONE ADJ<T>. +0 Standard TONE ADJ<D>. +0

[FEED]

TONE ADJ<T>. -9 TONE ADJ<D>. -9

TONE ADJ<T>. -10 Lighter TONE ADJ<D>. -10

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 tone change, up to –10 tones.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 tone change, up to +10 tones.


NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum print tone fine adjustment value is +10. The following table shows the maximum fine adjustment value for each print speed. Even if the set value exceeds the maximum value, it will be automatically corrected to the following value.

Maximum fine adjustment value

B-SX6T B-SX8T

Print speed Thermal direct Thermal transfer Thermal direct Thermal transfer

3 ips

4 ips

8 ips

+10 step

+5 step

+2 step

+10 step

+5 step

+2 step

+10 step

+5 step

+2 step

+10 step

+5 step

+2 step

2. This is useful when print tone is required to be fine adjusted. e.g.) When the ribbon is changed to different type.

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2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor)

This parameter is to fine adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage (Torque).

When the ribbon is slack or wrinkled and printing is affected, fine adjust the ribbon motor torque by using the following procedure.


<3>ADJUST SET

RBN ADJ<FW> +0

Ribbon take-up motor voltage

To fine adjust the ribbon feed motor voltage, press the [PAUSE] key again.

<3>ADJUST SET

RBN ADJ<BK> +0

Ribbon feed motor voltage

When the LCD display shows “RBN ADJ<FW>” or “RBN ADJ<BK>”, select a desired option with the

[FEED] or [RESTART] key. (Range: -15 to +0 for take-up motor / -15 to +10 for feed motor)

Take-up Motor Feed Motor

Ribbon motor torque

High

RBN ADJ<FW> +0

[RESTART]

RBN ADJ<FW> -1

RBN ADJ<BK> +10

RBN ADJ<BK> +9

RBN ADJ<FW> -2 RBN ADJ<BK> +8 Standard

[FEED]

RBN ADJ<FW> -14 RBN ADJ<BK> -14

RBN ADJ<FW> -15 RBN ADJ<BK> -15 Low

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 step change, up to –15 steps.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 step change, up to +0 steps for takeup motor / +10 for feed motor.


NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum ribbon motor voltage fine adjustment value is -15. When the value reached the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

2. One step corresponds to 5% of the standard voltage and up to 75% of the voltage can be decreased.

3. Please make this adjustment if a ribbon error occurs though the ribbon is proper.

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2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor)

This parameter is to set a threshold voltage of the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor.

When pre-printed media is used, and if the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor cannot properly detect a print start position even after an automatic threshold setting has been performed, set a threshold voltage here.

Usually, a threshold is a midpoint between the voltage at a print area and the voltage at a black mark (black mark sensor) or a gap (feed gap sensor).


<3>ADJUST SET

THRESHOLD<R>1.0V

Threshold setting for the black mark sensor

To set the threshold for the feed gap sensor, press the [PAUSE] key again.

<3>ADJUST SET

THRESHOLD<T>1.4V

Threshold setting for the feed gap sensor

When the LCD display shows “THRESHOLD<R>” or “THRESHOLD<T>”, select a desired value with the

[FEED] or [RESTART] key. (Range: 0.0V to 4.0V)

Black Mark Sensor Feed Gap Sensor

[RESTART]

THRESHOLD<R>4.0V

THRESHOLD<R>3.9V

THRESHOLD<R>3.8V

THRESHOLD<T>4.0V

THRESHOLD<T>3.9V

THRESHOLD<T>3.8V

[FEED]

THRESHOLD<R>0.1V

THRESHOLD<R>0.0V

THRESHOLD<T>0.1V

THRESHOLD<T>0.0V

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1V change, up to 0.0V.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1V change, up to +4.0V.


NOTE: If “0.0V” is set as a threshold voltage, it will be automatically changed to the initial value when the printer is turned off and back to on.

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2.4 Test Print

2.4 Test Print

Outline of Test Print

In the Test Print mode, you can print the test patterns and set print conditions for a test print. This is useful to check the print quality of new media or ribbon.

The Test Print menu consists of the following:

<4>TEST PRINT

[RESTART]

Auto print mode for factory test

(Black mark sensor)

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(REFL)

[PAUSE]

The printer feeds one media, and then prints 5 pcs. of the Slant Line

(3 dots).

[PAUSE]

Regular mode

Test pattern selection

<4>TEST PRINT

PRINT CONDITION

[FEED]

<4>TEST PRINT

SLANT LINE(1DOT)

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[RESTART]

Regular mode

Print condition setting

[PAUSE]

<4>TEST PRINT

ISSUE COUNT 1


<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(REFL)

<4>TEST PRINT

SLANT LINE(3DOT)

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

The printer prints 5 pcs. of the Bar

Code.

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<4>TEST PRINT

CHARACTERS

<4>TEST PRINT

PRINT SPEED 4”/s


<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(REFL)

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<4>TEST PRINT

SENSOR TRANS.

The printer prints 5 pcs. of characters.

<4>TEST PRINT

BARCODE

[FEED]

[RESTART]


<4>TEST PRINT <4>TEST PRINT

NON-PRINTING

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<4>TEST PRINT

PRT TYPE TRANSFR

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(TRAN)

<4>TEST PRINT

FACTORY TEST


[PAUSE]

The printer feeds one media, and then prints 5 pcs. of the Slant Line

(3 dots).

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(TRAN)

[PAUSE]

<4>TEST PRINT

TYPE[S] NO CUT

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(TRAN)

[FEED]

[RESTART] Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

[PAUSE]

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(REFL) [PAUSE]

The printer prints 5 pcs. of the

Bar Code. [FEED]

[RESTART] <4>TEST PRINT

LABEL LEN. 76mm

<4>TEST PRINT

AUTO PRINT(TRAN)

[PAUSE]


[PAUSE]

Issue [PAUSE]

The printer prints 5 pcs. of characters.

<4>TEST PRINT

PAPER FEED


[PAUSE]

The printer feeds one media.

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2.4 Test Print

How to Enter Test Print Mode

While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key 3 times.

The Test Print is ready to be performed.

<4>TEST PRINT

NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the Test Print menu, the message returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.

2. If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the Test Print menu, the key is entered continuously.

3. The fine adjustment parameters are effective for the Test Print. (except for X Axis Fine Adjustment.)

4. If any error occurs, an error message appears, and the printer stops printing. After clearing the errors, press the [PAUSE] key to return to the System Mode menu. The printer does not restart printing automatically.

5. A changed parameter becomes enabled by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

6. A label size greater than the image buffer length cannot be designated. If designated, the printer prints in the image buffer, or the printer stops because of an error.

7. The ribbon saving function automatically starts when the space area is as described below if the ribbon saving function parameter is set to ON and thermal transfer is selected for the printing mode:

• 3”/sec: 20 mm or more



8.

9.

Media

T

E

Ribbon Save Area

8 mm

C

Ribbon Save Area

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2. SYSTEM MODE

2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print

The print conditions for the Test Print should be specified before printing.

When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

<4>TEST PRINT

PRINT CONDITION

To set the print conditions, press the [PAUSE] key.

Issue Count Setting

Select an issue count from a range of 1 to 5000.

<4>TEST PRINT

ISSUE COUNT 1

ISSUE COUNT 5000

[RESTART]

ISSUE COUNT 1000

ISSUE COUNT 500

ISSUE COUNT 100

ISSUE COUNT 50

[FEED]

After selecting an issue count, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Print Speed Setting.

Print Speed Setting

<4>TEST PRINT

PRINT SPEED 4”/s

ISSUE COUNT 10

ISSUE COUNT 5

ISSUE COUNT 3

ISSUE COUNT 1

Select a print speed for the test print among 8”/sec., 4”/sec., and 3”/sec.

[RESTART]

[FEED]

PRINT SPEED 8”/s

PRINT SPEED 4”/s

PRINT SPEED 3”/s

After selecting a print speed, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Sensor Type Selection.

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2.4 Test Print

Sensor Type Selection

Select a sensor type among “TRANS” (Feed Gap Sensor), “REFLECT” (Black Mark Sensor) and

“NONE”.

<4>TEST PRINT

SENSOR TRANS.

SENSOR NONE None

[RESTART]

[FEED]

SENSOR REFLECT.

SENSOR TRANS.

Black Mark Sensor

Feed Gap Sensor

After selecting a sensor type, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Printing Mode Selection.

NOTE: Select a sensor type which is proper for the media being used. Basically, the Reflective Sensor

(Black Mark Sensor) is for tag paper, and the Transmissive Sensor (Feed Gap Sensor) is for label.

Printing Mode Selection

Select a printing mode for the test print among “TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer: transparent ribbon),

“NO TRAN” (Thermal transfer: non transparent ribbon), and “DIRECT” (Thermal direct).

<4>TEST PRINT

PRT TYPE TRANSFR

PRT TYPE TRANSFR Thermal Transfer: Transparent ribbon

[RESTART]

PRT TYPE NO TRAN Thermal Transfer: Non transparent ribbon

[FEED]

PRT TYPE DIRECT

Thermal Direct

After selecting a printing mode, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Issue Mode Selection.

NOTE: Select a printing mode which is proper for the operating conditions. Basically, the Thermal

Transfer is for the use of ribbon, and the Thermal Direct is for the use of thermal paper.

Issue Mode Selection

Select an issue mode for the test print among “[S]NO CUT” (Batch mode without cut), “[C]WITH CUT”

(Cut mode), and “[H]PEEL OFF” (Strip mode).

<4>TEST PRINT

TYPE[S]NO CUT

TYPE[S]NO CUT Batch mode without cut

[RESTART]

TYPE[C]WITH CUT Cut mode

[FEED]

TYPE[H]PEEL OFF Strip mode

After selecting an Issue Mode, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Media Length Setting.

NOTE: Cut mode is available only when the optional cutter module (B-SX208-QM-R) is installed. Strip mode is available only when the optional strip module (B-SX908-H-QM-R) is installed.

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2.4 Test Print

Media Length Setting

Select a label length for the test print from a range of 5 mm to 999 mm.

<4>TEST PRINT

LABEL LEN. 76mm

[RESTART]

[FEED]

LABEL LEN. 999mm

LABEL LEN. 5mm

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 mm change, up to 5 mm.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 mm change, up to 999 mm.

After selecting a media length, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Paper Feed Selection.

NOTE: Pressing and holding the [RESTART] or [FEED] key causes the display to show the values quickly and continuously. To stop it, release the key.

Paper Feed Selection

Select whether or not a paper feed is performed prior to a test print.

<4>TEST PRINT

PAPER FEED

[RESTART]

[FEED]

PAPER FEED

PAPER NO FEED

Paper feed is performed.

Paper feed is not performed.

After selecting whether to perform a paper feed, press the [PAUSE] key. The display returns to the

“<4>TEST PRINT”.

NOTE: When “PAPER FEED” is selected, the printer feeds the media prior to a test print to adjust the print start position. When “PAPER NO FEED” is selected, the printer starts printing without print start position adjustment. If the print start position adjustment is unnecessary, you can save the media by selecting “PAPER NO FEED”.

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2. SYSTEM MODE

2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection

Several print patterns are provided for test print.

When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears after paper feed selection, press the [PAUSE] key.

<4>TEST PRINT

PRINT CONDITION


PRINT CONDITION

SLANT LINE(1DOT)

[RESTART]

SLANT LINE(3DOT)

[FEED]

CHARACTERS

BARCODE

NON-PRINTING

FACTORY TEST

AUTO PRINT(TRAN)

AUTO PRINT(REFL)

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2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot)

SLANT LINE(1DOT)

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (1 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (1 dot) to be printed.

Print Sample of Slant Line (1 dot)

(Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%)

After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “SLANT LINE (1 DOT)” again. Then, press the

[FEED] key to display “SLANT LINE (3 DOT)”.

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2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots)

SLANT LINE(3DOT)

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (3 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (3 dots) to be printed.

Print Sample of Slant Line (3 dots)

(Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%)


Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “SLANT LINE (3DOT)” again. Then, press the

[FEED] key to display “CHARACTERS”.

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2.4 Test Print

2.4.5 Characters

CHARACTERS

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed causes the characters to be printed.

Print Sample of Characters


Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “CHARACTERS” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “BARCODE”.

2.4.6 Barcode

BARCODE

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while BARCODE is displayed causes the bar codes to be printed.

Print Sample of Barcodes


Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “BARCODE” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “NON-PRINTING”.

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2.4.7 Non-Printing

NON-PRINTING

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while NON-PRINTING is displayed causes a blank media to be issued.

NOTE: The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding.

Print Sample of Non-print


Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “NON-PRINTING” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “FACTORY TEST”.

2.4.8 Factory Test

FACTORY TEST

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while FACTORY TEST is displayed causes the factory test pattern to be printed.


Print Sample of Factory Test

Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “FACTORY TEST” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “AUTO PRINT (TRAN)”.

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2.4 Test Print

2.4.9 Auto Print

AUTO PRINT(TRAN) Feed Gap Sensor is chosen.

[FEED]

[RESTART]

AUTO PRINT(REFL) Black Mark Sensor is chosen.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key while AUTO PRINT (TRAN) or AUTO PRINT (REFL) is displayed causes the following automatic test print:

Feeds one media and prints slant lines (3 dots) on 5 pieces of media

Prints bar codes on 5 pieces of media

Prints characters on 5 pieces of media

NOTES: 1. Select “AUTO PRINT (TRAN)” when using labels, and “AUTO PRINT (REFL)” when using tag paper with black marks.

2. Auto print is performed on the conditions below. Parameter setting and print tone fine adjustment value is ignored.

Print speed:

Sensor type:

Printing method:

Issuing mode:

8 inches/second

Black mark or feed gap sensor

Thermal transfer

Batch printing

Label 76mm

Print tone fine adjustment value: ±0

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2.5 Sensor Adjustment

2.5 Sensor Adjustment

Outline of the Sensor Adjustment

In the Sensor Adjustment mode, the status of the sensors and thermistors is displayed. Also you can store media level voltage and media end level voltage for the Black Mark, Feed Gap, and Ribbon End Sensors.

The Sensor Adjustment menu contains the following:

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PAUSE]

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[H]28 °C [A]28°C

Thermistor Status Display:

Temperatures being detected by the Print Head Thermistor and the

Ambient Thermistor are displayed

[PAUSE]

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[REFLECT] 3.5V

[FEED] or [RESTART]

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[REFLECT] 4.8V*

[PAUSE]

Black Mark Sensor Status Display:

Voltage being detected by the Black Mark Sensor is displayed

Black Mark Sensor Adjustment:

Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[TRANS.] 2.4V


Feed Gap Sensor Status Display:

Voltage being detected by the Feed Gap Sensor is displayed.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[TRANS.] 4.1V*

[PAUSE]

Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment:

Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PE]R0.1V T4.8V


Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Status Display (No media):

“No media level” voltage detected by the Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap

Sensor is displayed.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PE]R0.1V T4.8V*

[PAUSE]

Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (No media):

“No media level” voltage is stored.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[RIBBON] 3.1V


<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[RIBBON] 3.1V*

Ribbon End Sensor Status Display:

Voltage being detected by the Ribbon End Sensor is displayed.

Ribbon End Sensor Adjustment:

Using the ribbon actually used, a “ribbon level” voltage is stored.

[PAUSE]

NOTES: 1. Perform a sensor threshold setting after changing the media to a different type.

2. An error related to the print position may be caused by the improperly set sensor threshold. In this case please perform a threshold setting in this mode. In case further adjustment is required, refer to

Section 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment to make the threshold fine adjustment.

3. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the Sensor Adjustment menu, the display returns to “<5>SENSOR ADJ.”.

4. The sensor status is checked every 200 msec. Therefore, the display may change according to the status.

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How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode


<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key 4 times. The printer is at the start of the Sensor Adjustment menu.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

2.5.1 Thermistor Status Display

When “<5>SENSOR ADJ.” appears, press the [PAUSE] key to display the following.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[H]20°C [A]22°C

Ambient Temperature Thermistor Status

0 to 86 °C

Print Head Thermistor Status

0 to 86 °C

Press the [PAUSE] key to show a real-time black mark sensor status.

2.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[REFLECT] 3.8V

Real-time status detected by the Black Mark Sensor

0.0V to 5.0V

Follow the procedure below to store a media level voltage of the black mark sensor.

(1) Load a tag stock in the printer so that the Black Mark Sensor detects a print area (no black mark).

(2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds.

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[REFLECT] 2.8V*

When storing a media level voltage is completed, “*” appears.

(3) Remove the tag stock from the printer.

(4) Press the [PAUSE] key to show a real-time Feed Gap Sensor status.

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2.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[TRANS.] 2.3V

Real-time status detected by the Feed Gap Sensor

0.0V to 5.0V

Follow the procedure below to store a backing paper level voltage of the Feed Gap Sensor.

(1) Place the backing paper (labels are removed) in the printer so that the Feed gap Sensor detects it.


<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[TRANS.] 4.1V*

When storing a backing paper level voltage is completed, “*” appears.

(3) Remove the backing paper from the printer.

(4) Press the [PAUSE] key to show a paper end status of the Black Mark Sensor and the Feed Gap

Sensor.

2.5.4 Black Mark Sensor and Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (Paper End Level)

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PE]R0.2V T4.6V

Real-time status detected by the Feed Gap Sensor (Paper end level)

Real-time status detected by the Black Mark Sensor (Paper end level)

Follow the procedure below to store a paper end level voltage of the Black Mark Sensor or Feed Gap

Sensor.

(1) Remove any paper from the detecting area of the Black Mark Sensor and the Feed Gap Sensor.


<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PE]R0.2V T4.6V*

When storing a paper end level voltage is completed, “*” appears.

(3) Press the [PAUSE] key to show a real-time status of the ribbon end sensor.

2.5.5 Ribbon End Sensor Adjustment (Ribbon Level)

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[RIBBON] 3.1V

Real-time status detected by the ribbon end sensor

0.0V to 5.0V

Follow the procedure below to store a ribbon level voltage of the ribbon end sensor.

(1) Place the ribbon in the printer so that the ribbon end sensor detects it.


<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[RIBBON] 3.1V*

When storing a ribbon level voltage is completed, “*” appears.

(3) Press the [PAUSE] key to return to “<5>SENSOR ADJ.” display.

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2.6 RAM Clear

2.6 RAM Clear

Outline of RAM Clear

In the RAM Clear mode, clearing the Maintenance Counter and initializing the Parameters are possible.

After replacing the print head, ribbon motor, or platen, perform a maintenance clear.

The RAM Clear menu contains the following:

<6>RAM CLEAR

[PAUSE]

<6>RAM CLEAR

NO RAM CLEAR

No RAM Clear


<6>RAM CLEAR

MAINTE.CNT CLEAR

Maintenance Counter Clear

[PAUSE]

B-SX8T (V1.1 or greater)

ALL CLEAR [PAUSE]



<6>RAM CLEAR

PARAMETER CLEAR

Parameter Clear

[PAUSE]

FEED&PRINT CLEAR


[PAUSE]


B-SX6T and

B-SX8T (V1.0B or earlier)

CUT CLEAR [PAUSE]

*** COMPLETE ***

Turn off the printer to exit this mode.

How to Enter RAM Clear Mode



<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key 5 times. The printer is at the start of the RAM Clear menu.

<6>RAM CLEAR

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2.6 RAM Clear

2.6.1 RAM Clear Menu Selection

When “<6>RAM CLEAR” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

Choose a RAM Clear menu among “No RAM Clear”, “Maintenance Counter Clear”, or “Parameter Clear”.

NO RAM CLEAR RAM Clear is not performed.

[RESTART]

MAINTE.CNT CLEAR Clears the Maintenance Counter.

[FEED]

PARAMETER CLEAR Clears the Parameter.

NOTES: 1. To exit the RAM clear menu selection, press the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same. The display returns to “<6>RAM CLEAR”.

2. Even after performing a RAM clear, the following items are still stored: Label distance covered,

Sensor adjustment value, IP address, Socket port number, Language for the LCD message, data in the flash memory.

2.6.2 No RAM Clear

NO RAM CLEAR

Press the [PAUSE] key. No RAM Clear operation is performed and the display returns to “<6>RAM

CLEAR”.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key again causes the display to return to “NO RAM CLEAR”.

2.6.3 Maintenance Counter Clear

B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R and B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R (V1.0B or earlier)

MAINTE.CNT CLEAR All items of the Maintenance Counter are cleared.

Press the [PAUSE] key to perform the Maintenance Counter Clear.

When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears.

*** COMPLETE ***


B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R (V1.1 or greater)

Choose a maintenance counter clear mode with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

MAINTE.CNT CLEAR

[PAUSE]

ALL CLEAR All clear mode: All items of the Maintenance Counter are cleared.


FEED&PRINT CLEAR Feed & Print clear mode: Only the label distance covered and the

Print distance are cleared.

[FEED]

CUT CLEAR

[RESTART]

Cut clear mode: Only the cut count is cleared.

[FEED]

[RESTART]

After choosing a mode, press the [PAUSE] key. A maintenance counter clear will be performed according to the chosen mode.

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When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears.

*** COMPLETE ***


Initial values after clearing the maintenance counter (MANTE.CNT CLEAR)

Media distance covered

Print distance

Cut count

Head up and down cycle count

Ribbon motor drive time

Solenoid drive time for head up

RS-232C hardware error count

System error count

Momentary power failure count

0 km

0 km

0 time

0

0 hours

0 hours

0

0

0

Maintenance counter items to be cleared according to the mode

(B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R (V1.1 or greater))

Item

Media distance covered

ALL

O

Mode

FEED&PRINT

O

Print distance

Cut count

Head up and down cycle count

Ribbon motor drive time

Solenoid drive time for head up

RS-232C hardware error count

System error count

Momentary power failure count

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

Note: “O” indicates the item to be cleared.

CUT

---

---

---

---

---

---

O

---

---

2.6.4 Parameter Clear

PARAMETER CLEAR

Press the [PAUSE] key to show the destination code selection display.

***QM TYPE*** Standard for worldwide

[FEED] or [RESTART] key

***CND TYPE*** B-SX8T-TS15-CND-R only (Japanese model)

Press the [PAUSE] key to perform a Printer Parameter Clear.

When the Printer Parameter Clear is completed, the following message appears.

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Initial values after clearing the parameters (PARAMETER CLEAR)

Feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

Cut (Strip) position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal transfer), (PC), (KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal direct), (PC), (KEY) 0

Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0

Ribbon feed motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0

0 mm

0 mm

0 mm

0

Threshold manual fine adjustment for the black mark sensor

Threshold manual fine adjustment for the feed gap sensor

X axis fine adjustment (KEY)

1.0V

1.4V

0 mm

Character code and zero font code

Baud rate

Data length

Stop bit

PC-850, “0” (without slash)

9600 bps

8 bits

1 bit

Parity None

Flow control code

LCD message language

Forward wait

Head up cut in cut issue mode

Ribbon saving function

XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol:

(XON output when the power is on,

XOFF output when the power is off)

English

OFF

OFF (Not activated)

B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R OFF (Not activated)

Control code

Ribbon type

Strip wait status

Feed key function

Kanji code type

Euro code

Auto print head check

ACK/BUSY timing

Web printer function

Media sensor

Input prime (Reset operation when INIT signal is ON.)

Strip wait status

Expansion I/O mode

Plug & Play

Print processing at the label/ribbon end detection

Pre strip

Reverse feed speed

Maxi code specification selection

Strip motor torque

Stabilizer function

Automatic calibration

LAN enable/disable

Status response

(When the head lever is set to the tag position.)

AUTO

TRANS (Transparent ribbon)

OFF

FEED

TYPE1

B0H

OFF

TYPE 1

OFF

CENTER (Fixed sensor)

OFF: Unavailable

OFF

Standard mode

OFF

The printer stops an issue operation.

OFF: Unavailable

3 inches/second

TYPE1 (Compatible with the current version)

R0 (For standard papers)

ON (Enabled only in direct thermal mode)

OFF

LAN: Enabled, SNMP: Enabled

ON

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Label pitch

Effective print length

Effective print width

76.2 mm

74.2 mm

Printing mode

Sensor type

Print speed

Issue mode

PC save automatic calling

Basic interpreter

Basic interpreter trace

DHCP function

RFID module type

RFID tag type

RFID error tag detection

Maximum number of RFID issue retries

Maximum number of RFID read retries

RFID read retry time-out

Maximum number of RFID write retries

RFID write retry time-out

RFID adjustment for retry

RFID wireless power level setting

RFID AGC Threshold Setting

RFID Q VAL (Q value)

RFID WT AGC (AGC threshold for data write)

RFID WT MIN AGC (AGC threshold lower limit for retry)

Thermal transfer

Feed gap sensor

4”/sec.

Batch print

ON

OFF: Unavailable

OFF: Unavailable

OFF: Unavailable

NONE: No RFID kit is installed.

NONE

OFF

3

5

4.0

5

0

0

0

0

0

2.0

+00mm

18

Number of successful RFID write

Number of failure in RFID write 0

NOTE: The initial values of Data length, Parity, Control code, LCD message language are different according to the destination code.

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2.7 IP Address Setting

2.7 IP Address Setting

Outline of the IP Address Setting

In the IP Address Setting mode, you can set the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP,

DHCP Client ID, and DHCP Host Name which are necessary for a network communication. Since each setting value is different depending on your operating environment.

The IP Address Setting menu contains the following:

<7>IP ADDRESS

[PAUSE]

<7>IP ADDRESS

PRINTER IP ADRES

Printer IP Address Setting

[RESTART]

[FEED]

<7>IP ADDRESS

GATEWAY IP ADRES

Gateway IP Address Setting

[RESTART] [FEED]

<7>IP ADDRESS

SUBNET MASK

Subnet Mask Setting

[RESTART]

[FEED]

<7>IP ADDRESS

SOCKET PORT

Socket Port Setting

[RESTART]

[FEED]

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP

DHCP Setting

[RESTART]

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP CLIENT ID

[RESTART]

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP HOST NAME

[RESTART]

[FEED]

[FEED]

[FEED]

DHCP ID Setting

DHCP Host Name Setting

How to Enter IP Address Setting Mode



<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key until “<7>IP ADDRESS” is displayed.

The printer is at the start of the IP Address Setting menu.

<7>IP ADDRESS

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When “<7>IP ADDRESS” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

Choose an IP Address menu among “Printer IP Address”, “Socket Port”, “Gateway IP Address”, “Subnet

Mask”, or “DHCP”.

PRINTER IP ADRES

[RESTART]

GATEWAY IP ADRES

SUBNET MASK

SOCKET PORT

DHCP

[FEED] DHCP CLIENT ID

DHCP HOST NAME

To enter each sub menu, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.7.1 Printer IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask Settings

When “PRINTER IP ADRES” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

PRINTER IP ADRES

Set the IP address using the following procedure.

192.168.010.020

Set the first 3-digit value with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key to move the cursor to the next 3-digit value.

Set the next values in the same way.

192.168.010.020 192.168.010.020 192.168.010.020

NOTES: 1. Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 change. Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 change.

2. If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the parameter setting, the key is entered continuously.

After the last 3-digit value is set, press the [PAUSE] key. The display will show “GATEWAY IP ADDRESS”.

Set the values for the Gateway IP Address and Subnet Mask, respectively.

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2.7.2 Socket Port Setting

To set a socket port number, follow the procedure below.

SOCKET PORT

[PAUSE]

[RESTART] or [FEED]

PORT OFF ----- PORT ON 08000

[PAUSE]

PORT ON 08000

Enter a number for each digit of the port number with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

PORT ON 08000

[PAUSE]

PORT ON 08000

[PAUSE]

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP

Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the

[RESTART] or [FEED] key. Pressing the

[PAUSE] key allows the 4th digit setting.

Repeat this procedure until the 1st digit setting has been completed.

2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP Client ID Setting

To set the DHCP and the DHCP client ID, follow the procedure below.

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP

[PAUSE]


<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP OFF

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP ON

[PAUSE]

<7>IP ADDRESS

DHCP CLIENT ID

[PAUSE]

MODE ASCII

DHCP CLIENT ID

ASCII Code [PAUSE]

MODE ASCII

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP


MODE HEX

DHCP

[PAUSE]

4142434445464748

494A4B4C4D4E4F50

Hex. Code

Enter a character or a value for each of 1st byte to 16th byte sequentially using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] [PAUSE]

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2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting

After DHPC client ID has been set, the DHCP host name setting menu is displayed.

Press the [PAUSE] key and set the DHCP host name one byte by one byte.

MODE ASCII

DHCP HOST NAME

[PAUSE]

MODE ASCII

[PAUSE]

Enter a character or a value for each of 1st byte to 16th byte sequentially using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

<7>IP ADDRESS

NOTES:

1. Code used to enter a DHCP client ID is selectable between ASCII code (alphanumeric) and Hex. code.

2. Set a character or value for each byte by using the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

[RESTART] key: Increment [FEED] key: Decrement

3. Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the next byte. Repeat this until 16th byte is entered.

4. After the 16th byte of the DHCP host name is set, press the [PAUSE] key. At this time, the display will turn to

“<7>IP ADDRESS”.

5. A DHCP ID can be used to check what IP address is assigned to which client on a DHCP server. If a DHCP

ID is not assigned, MAC address of a network device (LAN card or LAN interface board) will be notified to the server as a DHCP ID instead.

A DHCP ID is a 16-byte character string. As “FFH” (hex. code) is recognized as a terminator, if the top byte of

DHCP ID is “FFH”, it is considered that a DHCP ID is not assigned.

ASCII code and Hex. code correspondence table

Upper 4 bits

2 3 4 5 6 7

Lower 4 bits

0 SP 0 @ P ` P

1 ! Q

2 “ R

3 # S

4 $ T

5 % U

6 & V

7 ‘ W

8 ( X

9 ) 9 I Y i y

A * J

B + [

C , < L \ l |

D - ]

(Example) To enter “TOSHIBA” in Hex. code:

54 4F 53 48 49 42 41

E . n

F / o

SP = Space

When the system mode settings have been completed, turn off the printer.

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2.8 BASIC Setting

Outline of Basic Setting

The Basic function enables the printer to operate with the program created for other printers, by converting it to Basic program and downloading this Basic program to the printer. Setting the downloaded Basic program to be enabled/disabled, browsing the program file, data file, and area file, etc. are available in this mode. For details, refer to the Basic Interpreter Specification and the Specification of Program Loader for

Basic Interpreter.

The Basic Setting menu contains the following.

<8>BASIC

[PAUSE]

<8>BASIC

BASIC ENABLE

[RESTART] [FEED]

<8>BASIC

FILE MAINTENANCE

[RESTART]

<8>BASIC

BASIC TRACE

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[FEED]

<8>BASIC

EXPAND MODE

[RESTART]

[FEED]

How to Enter Basic Setting Mode

BASIC Specification Selection Mode

BASIC File Browser

BASIC Trace Selection Mode

Basic Expansion Mode


<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key until the following display appears.

The printer is at the start of the BASIC setting menu.

<8>BASIC

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2.8 BASIC Setting

2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode

This parameter is to choose whether to enable the BASIC specification function or not.

When “<8>BASIC” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

BASIC ENABLE

[PAUSE]


BASIC OFF BASIC ON

[PAUSE]

FILE MAINTENANCE

2.8.2 Basic File Browser

This parameter is to display the data files in the program file and basic file area. Using this function allows you to check the file names installed in the block.

FILE MAINTENANCE

[PAUSE]

00 TEST.BAS

[RESTART]

01 TEST.DAT

[RESTART]

00 TEST.BAS

[PAUSE]

Program file is displayed.

Data file is displayed.

Data files in the BASIC file area are displayed each time the

[RESTART] key is pressed.

Program file is displayed.

Basic file browser is completed by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

BASIC TRACE

2.8.3 Basic Trace Selection Mode

This parameter is to choose whether to enable the Basic trace function or not.

Usually, this function is set to OFF. When this function is enabled, it will be easier to find an erroneous program as the program line number are displayed. However, the processing speed of BASIC interpreter will be slower.

BASIC TRACE

[PAUSE]

TRACE OFF

[RESTART] or [FEED]

TRACE ON

[PAUSE] Trace specification selection is completed by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

EXPAND MODE

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2.8 BASIC Setting

2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program)

This parameter is to execute the Basic expansion mode program.

EXPAND MODE

[PAUSE]

<8>BASIC

When the program for the Basic expansion mode has been downloaded, it will be executed by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

The way of completion is different depending on the program.

NOTE: In this mode, it is possible to add the program exlucisvely for the B-SX6T/SX8T to the programs for other printer systems.

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2.9 RFID Module Setting

2.9 RFID Module Setting

Outline of the RFID Module Setting

In the RFID Module Setting mode, you can set various parameters related to the RFID module.

It is necessary to set these parameters before operating the RFID module.

If a read or write error occurs frequently, adjust the values for the parameters.

The RFID Module Setting menu contains the following:

<10>RFID

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

W CYCLE CNT 5

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

READ TEST OFF

RFID read test

<10>RFID

W CYCLE TIM 2.0

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

MODULE NONE

RFID module type

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

ADJ RETRY +00

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

TAG NONE

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

ERR CHK OFF

RFID tag type

RFID error tag detection

<10>RFID

POWER LEVEL 18

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

AGC THRESHOLD 0

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

ISSUE RETRY 3

[PAUSE]

Maximum number of issue retries

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

Q VALUE 2

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

R CYCLE CNT 5

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

R CYCLE TIM 4.0

Maximum number of read retries

Read retry time-out

<10>RFID

WT AGC 11

[PAUSE]

<10>RFID

WT MIN AGC 11

[PAUSE]

[PAUSE]

Maximum number of write retries

Write retry time-out

RFID adjustment for retry

Radio output power level setting

RFID AGC threshold setting

RFID Module Q Value Setting

AGC threshold for data write setting

AGC threshold lower limit for retry setting

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How to Enter RFID Module Setting Mode



<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [RESTART] key or [FEED] key until “<10>RFID” appears.

2.9.1 RFID Read Test

This parameter is to choose whether to perform an RFID read test. When using an RFID module for the first time, or when performing an RFID read test after performing a parameter clear, it is necessary to set the RFID module parameters in advance. Refer to Section 2.9.2.

When “<10>RFID” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] or [RESTART]

<10>RFID

READ TEST OFF

<10>RFID

READ TEST ON

[PAUSE] [PAUSE]

The next menu will appear without performing a read test. Refer to

Section 2.9.2.

A read test will be performed.

As this read test is intended to just read a tag, if you would like to perform a write test, use RFID Analyse

Tool. Refer to Section 5.

<Read Test Procedure>

1) Place a TOSHIBA-recommended RFID tag as close as the antenna.

NOTE: Available RFID tag

2) The printer enters the read test mode, and a read test is performed each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed. The read data on the tag is displayed on the LCD message display. If the tag cannot be read, “RFID TIMEOUT” or “RFID READ ERROR” is displayed. Only the tags selected by the RFID tag type selection can be read. An RFID tag read error will result if the type of the tag to be read and the type of the tag selected by the RFID tag type selection do not match. Make sure the RFID tag type has been selected before the read test is started.

Example (Q value = 0)

1234567890123456

6543210987654321

Example (Q value = 1)

1234567890123456

65432109 (0E)

The data, displayed in hex. numbers. Displayed data is an EPC code in the EPC area.

When the RFID tag contains data of 16 digits or more, the first 16 digits are displayed. When data volume is less than 16 digits, the vacant digits will be filled with spaces.

In the case the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC value of a read tag, enclosed with parentheses, is displayed on the right most place on the lower line. Therefore, 14-byte data is displayed in hex. code.

Additionally, if more than one tag is read at one time, especially when short-pitch tags are used, pressing the [FEED] or [RESTART] key shows the other tags’ data. Among them, a tag with the highest AGC value is considered to be positioned just above the antenna.

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When the RFID module type is set to “NONE” or a communication cannot be established, a message, “NON RFID MODULE”, is displayed.

“NO RFID MODULE”, “TIMEOUT” or “RFID READ ERROR” indicates an error. In that case, check the following:

• In case of NO RFID MODULE

- Connection failure of the antenna cable ⇒ Check the connection.

- Connection failure of the interface cable ⇒ Check the connection.

- Wrong parameter setting ⇒ Check the parameter setting.

• In case of TIMEOUT or RFID READ ERROR

- The RFID tag used is hard to read. ⇒ Refer to the Product Description and check the available

RFID tag types.

- TOSHIBA-recommended tag is not used. ⇒ Refer to the Product Description and check the available RFID tag types. Increase the value for R CYCLE CNT or R CYCLE TIM

3) In case a test succeeded, a read test will be performed each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed.

4) To finish a read test, turn off the printer.

2.9.2 RFID Module Type Selection

This parameter is to choose an RFID module type to be used. Improper choice will disable the RFID module. The initial setting (including the status after a parameter clear) is “MODULE NONE”.

When “MODULE NONE” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

MODULE NONE


[RESTART] MODULE NONE RFID module is not used. (default)

[FEED]

MODULE U2 B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R or B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R is installed.

NOTE: This parameter setting is effective when turning OFF then ON the printer.

After selecting the RFID module type to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection

This parameter is to choose an RFID tag type to be used. Available tag type is different depending on the

RFID module type.

When the RFID Module Type has been set to NONE

<10>RFID

TAG NONE


[RESTART]

TAG NONE

[FEED] TAG EPC C1 Gen2

After selecting the RFID tag type to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: Combination of RFID module type and available tag type

Tag type Parameter for TPCL command RFID module type

NONE 00

B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R, B-SX708-RFID-CN-R

EPC C1 Gen2 24

2.9.4 RFID Error Tag Detection

This parameter is to choose whether an error detection is performed or not before writing data on an RFID tag. When “ON” is selected, data is written on an RIFD only when no error is detected.

NOTE: This function is exclusively for Alien’s EPC CI Squiggle tag. Choose “OFF” usually.

When “ERR CHK OFF” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

ERR CHK OFF


[RESTART]

ERR CHK OFF

Error tag detection is not performed. A tag is read before writing data on it, but data is always written regardless of the header data of the tag.

[FEED]

ERR CHK ON

Error tag detection is performed. (Only when the header data of the RFID data is “A5A5”, data is written on the

RFID tag. This function is available only for Alien’s EPC CI

Squiggle tag only.)

After selecting the RFID error tag detection function to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.5 Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries

This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to issue an RFID tag. If the printer fails to issue an

RFID tag, it prints an error pattern (“VOID”) and retries to issue the tag for up to a specified number of times.

If the printer does not succeed even after having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (RFID WRITE ERROR).

When “ISSUE RETRY 3” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

ISSUE RETRY 3

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 255)

[RESTART]

ISSUE RETRY 255

ISSUE RETRY 3

[FEED]

ISSUE RETRY 2

ISSUE RETRY 1

[FEED] key:

ISSUE RETRY 0

Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 change, up to 0.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 change, up to 255.

After selecting the maximum number of issue retries, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.6 Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries

This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to read an RFID tag.

If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT). In case of frequent read errors, increase this retry count. However, when the retry count is increased, a data read may become slower.

If the specified time-out runs out, the printer stops retry even before the maximum number of retry times is reached. The printer always reads an RFID tag for a maximum number of retry times set by this parameter before writing data to the RFID.

When “R CYCLE CNT 5” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

R CYCLE CNT 5


[RESTART]

R CYCLE CNT 255

R CYCLE CNT 3

[FEED]

R CYCLE CNT 2

R CYCLE CNT 1

R CYCLE CNT 0

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 change, up to 0.


After selecting the maximum number of read retries, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.7 RFID Read Retry Time-out

This parameter is to set the time-out for retry to read an RFID tag.

If the printer does not succeed within the specified time-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error

(TIMEOUT). In case of frequent read errors, increase the amount of time. However, when the amount of time is increased, a data read may become slower.

If the maximum number of retries is reached, the printer stops retry even before the specified time runs out.

The printer always reads an RFID tag for the specified time set by this parameter before writing data to the

RFID.

When “R CYCLE TIM 4.0” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

R CYCLE TIM 4.0

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0.0 sec. to 9.9 sec.)

[RESTART]

R CYCLE TIM 9.9

R CYCLE TIM 4.0

[FEED]

R CYCLE TIM 3.9

R CYCLE TIM 0.0

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 change, up to 0.0.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 change, up to 9.9.

After selecting the time-out, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.8 Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries

This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to write data onto an RFID tag.

If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (RFID WRITE ERROR). In case of frequent write errors, increase this retry count. However, when the retry count is increased, writing data may become slower.

If the specified time-out runs out, the printer stops retry even before the maximum number of retry times is reached.

When “W CYCLE CNT 5” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

W CYCLE CNT 5


W CYCLE CNT 255

[RESTART]

W CYCLE CNT 3

W CYCLE CNT 2

[FEED]

W CYCLE CNT 1

W CYCLE CNT 0

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 change, up to 0.


After selecting the maximum number of write retries, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.9 RFID Write Retry Time-out

This parameter is to set the time-out for retry to write data onto an RFID tag.

If the printer does not succeed within the specified time-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error

(TIMEOUT). In case of frequent read errors, increase the amount of time. However, when the amount of time is increased, a data read may become slower.

If the maximum number of retries is reached, the printer stops retry even before the specified time runs out.

The printer always reads an RFID tag for the specified time set by this parameter before writing data to the

RFID.

When “W CYCLE TIM 2.0” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

W CYCLE TIM 2.0

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0.0 sec. to 9.9 sec.)

[RESTART]

W CYCLE TIM 9.9

W CYCLE TIM 2.0

[FEED]

W CYCLE TIM 1.9

W CYCLE TIM 0.0

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 change, up to 0.0.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 change, up to 9.9.

After selecting the time-out, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.9.10 RFID Adjustment for Retry

If the printer fails to write data to an RFID tag, it feeds the RFID tag forward or backward for a specified length, then starts retrying to write data. If “0” is set for this parameter, however, a feed or a reverse feed of the RFID tag is not performed.

As a write error may be caused by a misalignment of an RFID tag and the antenna, adjust the RFID tag position so that it stops just above the antenna.

Please obtain a value to be set for this parameter by using an RFID Analyze Tool (See Section 5.)

When “ADJ RETRY +00” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

ADJ RETRY +00

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -99mm to +99mm)

[RESTART]

ADJ RETRY +99

ADJ RETRY +01

[FEED]

ADJ RETRY +00

ADJ RETRY -99

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1mm change, up to –99mm.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1mm change, up to +99mm.

• Adjustment in negative (−) direction

Antenna

RFID Tag

• Adjustment in positive (+) direction

RFID Tag

Antenna

After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key.

Feed Direction

Feed Direction

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2.9.11 RFID Wireless Power Level Setting

With this parameter, it is possible to adjust the level of radio frequency output from the RFID module.

The optimum level differs depending on the tag types and module types.

First, try issuing RFID tags with the default setting. If an error frequently occurs, adjust the output level.

When “POWER LEVE” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key. (Default is 18.)

<10>RFID

POWER LEVEL 18


POWER LEVEL 18 High level

[RESTART]

POWER LEVEL 17

POWER LEVEL 10

[FEED]

POWER LEVEL 9

Low level

After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key. The display returns to “<10>RFID”.

NOTE: The optimal value is different depending on the tags used. Usually it is not necessary to change this value but changing the value sometimes can increase the number of successful read/write times.

2.9.12 RFID AGC Threshold

This parameter is to set a threshold used to identify an RFID tag is defective or not.

When the obtained gain of an RFID tag is lower than the AGC threshold, the tag is considered as an error tag even if a data write succeeds.

When the AGC threshold is set to “0”, all tags are writable.

When set to “8”, for example, only tags with the AGC threshold level of 9 or greater are writable. The optimum value is different depending on the tag types. The factory default is 0.

Set an AGC threshold with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

When “AGC THRESHOLD” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

AGC THRESHOLD 0


AGC THRESHOLD 15

[RESTART]

AGC THRESHOLD 14

AGC THRESHOLD 1

[FEED]

AGC THRESHOLD 0


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2.9.13 RFID Module Q Value Setting

This parameter is to set the Q value.

In the case multiple RFID tags are read at the same time, this menu is useful to pinpoint a target tag.

Set the Q value to “1” or greater (2 is recommended.) with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Q value “0” causes the tags to interfere with each other and disables proper data write.

When a Q value is set, set an AGC threshold for data write and an AGC threshold lower limit for retry, also.

Setting all these values enable writing data to a tag placed just above the antenna. (For details, refer to

Section 8.5 of Option Installation Manual) The factory default is 0.

When “Q VALUE” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

Q VALUE 2


QVALUE 15

[RESTART]

QVALUE 14

[FEED]

QVALUE 1

QVALUE 0


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2.9.14 AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting

This parameter is to set the AGC threshold for data write.

When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold for data write becomes effective.

When the obtained gain of an RFID tag is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a data write operation is not performed. In other words, setting an AGC threshold for data write enables writing data only to a tag placed just above the antenna.

Supposing that the gain of a tag just above the antenna is 14 and that of a tag off the antenna is 7, setting the threshold to 11 (a value between 8 and 14) enables the printer to write data only to the tag just above the antenna.

When the threshold is set to 0, a data write operation is performed regardless of the gain of a tag.

The optimum value differs depending on the tag type. (For details, refer to Section 8 of Option Installation

Manual.)

Difference between the AGC threshold and the AGC threshold for data write

Both of the AGC threshold and the AGC threshold for data write are used to determine whether a tag is defective or not, but the timing of a gain measurement is different. In the case of the AGC threshold, this is performed after data is written to a tag.

On the contrary, when the AGC threshold for data write is effective a measurement is performed before data is written. And if a gain value is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed.

Set an AGC threshold for data write with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key, if necessary.

When “WT AGC” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

WT AGC 11


[RESTART]

WT AGC 15

WT AGC 14

[FEED]

WT AGC 1

WT AGC 0


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2.9.15 AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting

This parameter is to set an AGC threshold lower limit.

When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold lower limit for retry becomes effective.

Even if a tag’s gain is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a data write to the tag may be successful in a retry if the gain is greater than the lower limit. For a retry, the printer lowers the threshold to the highest gain of the tag if it is greater than the lower limit or to the lower limit if it is greater than the highest gain of the tag. (For details, refer to Section 8 of Option Installation Manual.)

When the same value is set to the AGC threshold for data write and the AGC threshold lower limit for retry, respectively, the threshold will not be changed for a retry.

The optimum value differs depending on the tag type.

Set the lower limit for retry with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key, if necessary.

When “WT MIN AGC” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key.

<10>RFID

WT MIN AGC 11


WT MIN AGC 15

[RESTART]

[FEED]

WT MIN AGC 14

WT MIN AGC 1

WT MIN AGC 0

After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key. The display returns to “<10>RFID”.

Note:

Example 1

AGC threshold for data write: 11

Lower limit for retry: 9

Detected tag’s gain: 10

As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for this tag at the first try. However, the gain is greater than the lower limit.

Then the printer retires to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 10.

In this case, a retry of a data write will mostly succeed because the detected tag’s gain is greater than the new threshold. (However, the success rate is not 100% because a gain of a tag is not always the same.)

Example 2

AGC threshold for data write: 11

Lower limit for retry: 9

Detected tag’s gain: 8

As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for this tag at the first try. Also, the gain is lower than the lower limit.

Then the printer retries to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 9.

In this case, a retry of data write will mostly fail because the detected tag’s gain is lower than the new threshold.

(However, the error rate is not 100% because a gain of a tag is not always the same.)

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3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002

3. ON LINE MODE

3. ON LINE MODE

In the ON LINE mode, the following settings can be performed.

• Automatic threshold setting for the Feed Gap Sensor

• Automatic threshold setting for the Black Mark Sensor

• Reset

• Parameter settings (Same as Section 2.2.)

• Printer parameter fine adjustment (Same as Section 2.3.)

• Dump mode

• Expansion mode

• Automatic calibration

• Enabling/disabling the LAN

• Real time clock setting

This section describes the automatic threshold setting for the feed gap sensor/black mark sensor, reset operation, dump mode, automatic calibration, LAN setting, and real time clock setting. The procedures of the parameter setting and printer parameter fine adjustment are described in Section 2.2 and Section 2.3 respectively.

ON LINE

[PAUSE]

PAUSE

Hold down [PAUSE] key for 3 sec.

Hold down [RESTART] key for 3 sec.

TRANSMISSIVE


REFLECTIVE

Automatic threshold setting for the feed gap sensor

Automatic threshold setting for the black mark sensor

<1>RESET [PAUSE]

Reset operation menu


<2>PARAMETER SET


[PAUSE] Parameter setting menu (Refer to Section 2.2.)

<3>ADJUST SET


[PAUSE] Printer Parameter fine adjustment menu (Refer to Section 2.3.)

<4>DUMP MODE


[PAUSE]

<5>EXPAND MODE


[PAUSE]

<6>AUTO CALIB.


[PAUSE]

<7>LAN


[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET


[PAUSE]

Dump mode menu

BASIC expansion menu

Automatic calibration setting menu

LAN enable/disable setting menu

Real Time Clock setting menu

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3. ON LINE MODE

 LCD message and LED indication

Symbols in the message

1: : The LED is illuminated. ~: The LED is flashing. z: The LED is unlit.

2: ****: the number of unprinted media. Up to 9999 (in pieces)

3: ###: Flash memory card remaining memory for PC save area: 0 to 3072 (in K bytes)

4: &&&&: Remaining flash memory capacity for storing writable characters 0 to 3072 (in K bytes)

No. LCD Message

LED Indication

POWER

ON

LINE

ERROR

Printer Status

Restoration by

RESTART key Yes/No

Acceptance of

Status Request

Reset

Command

Yes/No

1

ON LINE

ON LINE

2 HEAD OPEN

3 PAUSE ****

4 COMMS ERROR

5 PAPER JAM ****

6 CUTTER ERROR****

7 NO PAPER ****

z Online mode

~ z Online mode (communicating)

-----

-----

Yes

Yes

z z The Top Cover is opened in online mode. -----

z z Pause state Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

z

A parity, overrun, or framing error has occurred during a communication by

RS-232C.

z z

A paper jam has occurred during paper feed.

A problem has occurred at the cutter module.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

8 NO RIBBON ****

9 HEAD OPEN ****

10 HEAD ERROR

11 EXCESS HEAD TEMP

12 RIBBON ERROR****

z

The media has run out, or the media is not loaded properly.

z The ribbon has run out.

z

A feed or an issue was attempted with the

Top Cover opened. (Except when the

[FEED] key is pressed.)

z The print head has a problem.

z The print head is overheated.

z

The ribbon has been torn. A problem has occurred with the sensor that determines the torque for the ribbon motor.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No Yes

Yes Yes

13 SAVING ####&&&&

14 FLASH WRITE ERR.

15 FORMAT ERROR

16 FLASH CARD FULL

17

Display of error message (See Note.)

18 POWER FAILURE

19 INTIALIZING…

20 EEPROM ERROR

z z z z

In writable character or PC command save mode

An error has occurred in writing to the flash ROM.

An error has occurred in formatting the flash ROM.

Saving failed because of an insufficient capacity of the flash ROM.

----- Yes

No Yes

No Yes

No Yes

z

A command error has occurred in analyzing the command.

Yes Yes

z A momentary power failure has occurred. No

z z The flash ROM is being initialized.

z

Data cannot be read from/written to a backup EEPROM properly.

-----

No

-----

----- -----

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3. ON LINE MODE

No. LCD Message

LED Indication

POWER

ON

LINE

ERROR

Printer Status

Restoration by

RESTART key Yes/No

Acceptance of

Status Request

Reset

Command

Yes/No

No No

21 SYSTEM ERROR z

When the following abnormal operations are performed, a system error occurs:

(a) Command fetch from an odd address

(b) Access to word data at an odd address

(c) Access to long-word data at an odd address

(d) Access to the area of 80000000H to

FFFFFFFFH in the logic space in user mode.

(e) An undefined instruction in an area other than a delay slot was decoded.

(f) An undefined instruction in a delay slot was decoded.

(g) An instruction to rewrite a delay slot was decoded.

100 Base LAN Board is being initialised.

22

100BASE LAN

INITIALIZING…

23

DHCP CLIENT

INITIALIZING…

24 LOW BATTERY

25 RFID WRITE ERROR

26 RFID ERROR

z z z z z z z

The DHCP client is being initialized.

*When the DHCP function is enabled.

The voltage of the Real Time Clock Battery is

1.9V or less.

The printer did not succeed in writing data onto an RFID tag after having retried for a specified times.

The printer cannot communicate with the

RFID module.

----- -----

----- -----

No Yes

Yes Yes

No Yes

NOTE: Description of Command Error

• If a command error is found in a command received, 16 bytes of the command error, starting from the command code, will be displayed. (However, [LF] and [NUL] will not be displayed.)

Example 1 Example 2

[ESC] T20 G30 [LF] [NUL]

Command error

The following message appears.

T20G30

B-SX8T V1.0A

[ESC] XR; 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1, [LF] [NUL]

Command error


XR;0200,0300,045

B-SX8T V1.0A

Example 3

[ESC] PC001; 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B [LF] [NUL]

Command error

XR;0200,0300,045

B-SX8T V1.0A


PC001;0A00,0300,

B-SX8T V1.0A

• When the error command is shown, “? (3FH)” appears for codes other than codes 20H to 7FH and A0H to DFH.

• For details, please refer to the B-SX6T/SX8T Series External Equipment Interface Specification.

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3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting

3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting

Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting

To maintain a constant print position the printer uses the media sensor to detect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between a print area and a gap or black mark. When the media is pre-printed, the darker (or more dense) inks can interfere with this process, causing “PAPER JAM” errors even if the media is not actually jammed.

To get around this problem, first, try an automatic threshold setting.

If the problem still occurs, then, the threshold voltage needs to be manually set. (Refer to Section 2.3.7.)

How to Perform an Automatic Threshold Setting

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

Load pre-printed media in the printer.

PAUSE

[PAUSE]

B-SX8T Vx.x

Press and hold the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or longer.

TRANSMISSIVE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[FEED]

[RESTART]

REFLECTIVE

B-SX8T Vx.x

Press and hold the [PAUSE] key until more than 1.5 labels

(tags) have been fed.

PAUSE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[RESTART]

Press and hold the [PAUSE] key until more than 1.5 labels

(tags) have been fed.

During this media feed, a threshold is automatically set.

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

NOTES: 1. Failure to feed more than 1.5 labels may result in an incorrect threshold setting.

2. While the Top Cover is raised, the [PAUSE] key does not work.

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3.2 Reset Operation

3.2 Reset Operation

A reset operation clears the print data sent from the host computer to the printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition.

How to Perform a Reset Operation

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]

PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x

Press and hold the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer.

<1>RESET

[PAUSE]

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing

The number of remaining print count

NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of remaining print count is displayed.

Data sent from the host computer is cleared.

NOTE: Failure to press the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer causes the printer to restart printing.

However, when a communication error or command error occurs, the printer returns to an idle state.

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3.3 Dump Mode

3.3 Dump Mode

In dump mode, data in the receive buffer are printed. Data are expressed in hexadecimal values. This operation allows the user to verify programming commands or debug the program.

How to Perform a Dump Operation

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]

PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x


<1>RESET

Press the [FEED] key until

<4>DUMP MODE is displayed.

<4>DUMP MODE

[PAUSE]

<4>DUMP MODE

BUFFER RS-232C


[PAUSE]

<4>DUMP MODE

PRINT ON DEMAND

Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.


NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of remaining print count is displayed.

Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the dump mode.

Choose a receive buffer to be dumped using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

• RS-232C: RS-232C receive buffer

• CENTRO: Centronics receive buffer

• NETWORK: Network interface receive buffer

• BASIC 1:

• BASIC 2:

• USB:

• RF-ID:

BASIC interpreter (Interface → Interpreter buffer)

BASIC interpreter (Interpreter → Printer buffer)

USB receive buffer

RFID receive buffer

Choose a printing method using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

• ON DEMAND: Prints 166 lines of data (approx. 50cm), then stops.

*


[PAUSE]

<4>DUMP MODE

NOW PRINTING…

<4>DUMP MODE

• ALL:

* To print the subsequent data, choose a printing method again and press the [PAUSE] key.

Prints all data in the receive buffer, then stops.

The printer starts printing data in the receive buffer.

After all data has been printed, the display returns to <4>DUMP MODE.

Turn the power off, and then on.

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

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3.3 Dump Mode

The data in the receive buffer is printed as follows:

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

7B 41 58 3B 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 {AX;+000,+000,+0

30 7C 7D 7B 44 30 37 37 30 2C 31 31 30 30 2C 30 0|}{D0760,1100,0

37 34 30 7C 7D 7B 43 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 33 740|}{C|}{LC;003

30 2C 30 30 32 30 2C 30 30 33 30 2C 30 36 36 30 0,0020,0030,0660

2C 30 2C 32 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 37 30 2C 30 ,0,2|}{LC;0070,0

30 32 30 2C 30 30 37 30 2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 2C 020,0070,0660,0,

39 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 35 30 2C 30 30 32 30 9|}{LC;0050,0020

:

:

:

44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 7C 7D 7B 50 43 31 30 3B 30 DEFGHIJ|}{PC10;0

33 35 30 2C 30 34 30 30 2C 31 2C 31 2C 4B 2C 30 350,0400,1,1,K,0

30 2C 42 3D 41 42 43 44 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 0,B=ABCDefghijkl

6D 6E 6F 70 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 32 3B 30 33 33 30 mnop|}{PV02;0330

2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 32 37 30 2C 30 32 35 30 2C ,0660,0270,0250,

41 2C 30 30 2C 42 3D 42 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 33 3B A,00,B=B|}{PV03;

:

:

:

3B 30 39 30 30 2C 30 31 38 30 2C 54 2C 48 2C 30 ;0900,0180,T,H,0

35 2C 41 2C 30 3D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 5,A,0=1234567890

41 42 43 44 45 7C 7D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ABCDE|}

:

:

Print Conditions

Feed direction

• Printing width: 3.9 inches (100 mm)

• Sensor selection: None

• Print speed: 4”/sec.

• Printing mode: Depends on the selection in use.

• 16 bytes/line

• Data is printed in the order from the new one to the old one.

• Data specified by the receive buffer write pointer will be printed in boldface.

Receive buffer size Required label length

Interface

RS-232C

Centronics

Network Interface

Buffer size

1MB (65536 lines)

Interface

RS-232C

1MB (65536 lines) Centronics

1MB (65536 lines) Network Interface

Media length*

198.2m

198.2m

198.2m

* Media length required for printing all data in the receive buffer.

BASIC 1

BASIC 2

USB

8KB (512 lines)

8KB (512 lines)

1MB (65536 lines)

BASIC 1

BASIC 2

USB

2m

2m

198.2m

RFID 8KB (512 lines) RFID 8KB (512 lines)

NOTE:

If an error occurs during dumping, the printer will display an error message and stop printing. The error can be cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key, and then the display will show “<4>DUMP MODE” again.

After a recovery from the error the printer will not start printing automatically.

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3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode

3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode

It is possible to execute the BASIC expansion mode program in BASIC expansion mode under the following conditions:

• The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded.

• The BASIC enable setting mode is selected.

The basic expansion mode ends when the basic expansion program is exited.

How to Perform BASIC Expansion

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]

PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x


<1>RESET

Press the [FEED] key until

<5>EXPAND MODE is displayed.

<5>EXPAND MODE

[PAUSE]

BASIC program is executed.




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3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting

3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting

Whether to activate the automatic calibration at a power on time or not is selectable in the Automatic

Calibration Mode. When the automatic calibration is activated, the printer feeds the media for about 160 mm each time the power is turned on or the Top Cover is opened, to detect a print start position.

How to Choose an Automatic Calibration Setting

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]


PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x

<1>RESET




Press the [FEED] or [RESTART] key until <6>AUTO CALIB is displayed.

<6>AUTO CALIB

<6>AUTO CALIB

OFF

[PAUSE]


[PAUSE]

<6>AUTO CALIB

NOTES:

Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the automatic calibration.

Choose an automatic calibration using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

•

•

• activated

ON TRANS.: Transmissive (Feed gap) sensor is activated.

ON REFLECT: Reflective (Black mark) sensor is activated.

1. When this parameter is set to ON, the printer performs an automatic calibration each time the power is turned on or the top cover is closed.

2. When this parameter is set to ON, the media length, effective print length, and sensor type specified in the command are ignored.

3. When “ON REFLECT” is selected, the lowest voltage detected by the black mark sensor is considered as a black mark level. And, the sum of this voltage and the manual threshold voltage will be adopted as a threshold.

4. When “ON TRANS” is selected, the highest voltage detected by the feed gap sensor is considered as a gap level. After subtracting the manual threshold voltage from this voltage, the result will be adopted as a threshold.

5. The printer feeds about 160 mm long media to detect a black mark/gap, measure the media pitch, and determine the threshold. When the printer detects more than two black marks/gaps during this media feed, the automatic calibration is stopped where 1 mm short of the bottom of a black mark or gap. If the printer cannot detect a black mark/gap under this condition by feeding the media for up to 500.0 mm, the printer will stop, resulting in a paper jam.

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3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting

6. This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm.

7. When a label end or head open error occurs during an automatic calibration, the printer stops, resulting in an error.

8. During an automatic calibration, the ribbon motor is rotated. Even if the ribbon is not loaded, this function does not result in an error. However, the print condition will be automatically changed to “No ribbon” after the calibration ends.

9. When the cutter is installed and a previous issue was performed in cut issue mode, paper is cut and ejected after automatic calibration completes

10. When the automatic calibration is in operation, paper does not stop at a strip position even in strip or special strip mode.

11. When the automatic calibration is in operation, ribbon saving function is disabled even if its parameter is set to

ON.

12. When the printing speed is set to 8”/sec. it will be automatically changed to 4”/sec. during an automatic calibration.

13. An automatic forward feed is not performed immediately after an automatic calibration, even if the auto forward wait parameter is set to ON.

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3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting

3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting

Whether to enable the LAN or not and whether to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or not are chosen by this menu.

How to Enable/Disable the LAN

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]

PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x


<1>RESET

Press the [RESTART] key.

<7>LAN

[PAUSE]

<7>LAN

ON SNMP ON


[PAUSE]

<7>LAN




Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the LAN Enable/disable setting menu.

Choose one of the following using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

• ON SNMP ON: LAN and SNMP are enabled.

• ON SNMP OFF: LAN is enabled, but SNMP is disabled.

• OFF: LAN is disabled.

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3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting

3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting

This module holds the current time: year, month, day, hour, minute, second.

How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting

Year

Power ON

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.x

[PAUSE]

PAUSE 52

B-SX8T Vx.x


<1>RESET

Press the [RESTART] key.

<8>RTC SET

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

DATE 05/01/01

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

DATE Y 05/01/01

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

DATE M 06/01/01

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

DATE D 06/03/01

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

TIME 00/00/00

[FEED]

[RESTART]

Month

[FEED]

[RESTART]

Day

[FEED]

[RESTART]

(Continued on the next page.)

Turn on the printer. “ONLINE” will be displayed on the

LCD.

Press the [PAUSE] key to turn the printer to pause state.


the number of remaining print count is displayed.

Hold down the [RESTART] key until the printer enters the system mode.

When “<1>RESET” is displayed on the LCD, press the

[RESTART] key until “<8>RTC SET” appears.

Press the [PAUSE] key. The date currently stored in the real time clock is displayed.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables changing the Year.

Set the Year with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Pressing the [PAUSE] key fixes the Year and causes the cursor to move to the Month.

Set the Month with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key fixes the Month and causes the cursor to move to the Day.

Set the Day with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Press the

[PAUSE] key to fix the Day. Then, the time currently stored in the real time clock is displayed.

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(Continued from the previous page)

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

TIME H 00/00/00

[FEED]

[RESTART]

Hour

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

TIME M 10/00/00

Minute

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

TIME S 10/30/00

Second

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

LOW BATT. CHECK

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

LOW BATT. OFF

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

RENEWAL

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

RENEWAL BATCH

[FEED]

[RESTART]

[PAUSE]

<8>RTC SET

DATE 06/03/01

Press the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time to return to

“<8>RTC SET” display.

<8>RTC SET

NOTES:

Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables setting the Hour.

Set the Hour with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Pressing the [PAUSE] key fixes the Hour and cause the cursor to move to the Minute.

Set the Minute with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key fixes the Minute and cause the cursor to move to the Second.

Set the second with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Press the [PAUSE] key to fix the Second. Then, the Low Battery

Check selection screen is displayed.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables choosing whether to activate the low battery check function or not. Set the function to ON or OFF with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

ON: Low battery check function is activated.

OFF: Low battery check function is not activated. (Default)

Press the [PAUSE] key to fix the setting. Then, the RTC

Data Renewal Timing setting screen is displayed.

Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables choosing the RTC data renewal timing.

Choose PAGE or BATCH with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

PAGE: A real time can be printed on each media. However, the printer needs to stop the motion before printing each media to read the real time clock data.

BATCH: Batch print is possible. However, the same time is printed on the all media issued in a batch because the real time clock data is read only for the first media.

Press the [PAUSE] key to fix the setting. Then, the current date is displayed.

1. Be sure to load the battery and set the low battery check function to ON whenever the real time clock is used.

If the battery is not loaded or the battery voltage is low, the real time clock data is erased at the power off time.

2. When the low battery check function is set to ON, the printer stops at the power on time due to a “LOW

BATTERY” error if the battery voltage is 1.9V or less. As a restart is invalidated in this case, hold down the

[RESTART] key to cause the printer to enter <1>RESET mode, access the Real Time Clock setting mode, and set the low battery function to OFF.

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3. The factory setting for the low battery check function is OFF.

4. To enable the real time clock function, set the low battery check to ON.

5. When the low battery check is set to OFF, the RTC function is available even in a low battery state. However, the setting and check of the real time clock is required whenever the power is turned on.

6. When the RTC data renewal timing is set to “PAGE”, the printer stops between labels ignoring the on-the-fly issue even when an Issue command is sent to print more than one label.

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4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002

4.1 Outline of Features

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD

This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer.

The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface of the printer.

NOTE: Some examples of the screen provided in this section may vary according to the program files to be downloaded.

4.1 Outline of Features

The software for performing the program download will allow the download of the Firmware (Boot program,

Application program, and Character generator) from the provided FDK. The software will be run on a standard PC and communication to the printer will be via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface.

Firmware Download

The Boot program, Application program and Character generator are installed into the printer’s flash memory prior to being shipped to the customer. However, if specifications should change at a later date, this software will allow downloading firmware updates to the printer.

4.2 Download Program Installation

Before you can communicate from your PC to the printer, you must first copy the “B-SA series Download

Program” from the two FDKs provided to the hard disk of your PC. This program allows you to download the firmware (Boot program, Application program and Character generator) to the printer.

SETUP DISK (1/2)

Download Program for B-SA4T

WR. FD-SA-DL-SETUP

15th May 2005

7FM01216000

V001.000

Copyright © 2005

TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION

All Rights Reserved

4.2.1 System Requirements

System

• IBM Compatible PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

• Installed memory of 16MB minimum (32MB recommended)

• Available Hard Disk space of 20MB or more

NOTE: Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Interface

Centronics interface or RS-232C interface

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4.3 Firmware Download

4.2.2 Setup

Setup Disk

Make sure that you have all two diskettes available of the “B-SA series Download Program”.

Installation Procedure

(1) While running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive.

(2) Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN.

(3) When the RUN display appears, type in A:\SETUP and click on OK.

(4) Install the Download Program by following the messages on the display.

4.3 Firmware Download

If it ever becomes necessary to upgrade the firmware in the printer you will be supplied with a floppy disk containing the latest firmware revision similar to that shown below.

Firmware FDK (Main) Firmware FDK (Boot/CG)

B-SA4T Series

FIRMWARE(MAIN)V1.0

WR. FD-SA-FIRM-MAIN

B-SA4T Series

FIRMWARE(BOOT/CG)V1.0

WR. FD-SA-FIRM-BOOT

MAIN:SA4T-MAIN-20050515.EXE BOOT:B-SA4T-BOOT-20050515.ROM

(SX4-MAIN-20050515.ROM)

7FM01217000:D700

7FM01218000:8B00

15th May 2005

V001.000

7FM01218000:AE00

15th May 2005

Copyright© 2005


All Rights Reserved

V001.000

Copyright© 2005


All Rights Reserved

The following paragraphs give the download procedure that the firmware (Boot program, Application program and Character generator) is copied onto the PC hard disk before being transferred to the printer.

Before starting the download procedure

• Copy the firmware program contained in the FDKs to your specified directory of the hard disk. If the file format of the file installed into the FDK is “*.EXE”, click it twice to decompress into “*.ROM” file.

• Connect the printer to your PC with the Centronics I/F cable or the RS-232C I/F cable. For the

Centronics communication, if the printer port has been allocated to LPT 1, change to another one temporarily. Failure to do this will disable you from firmware download.

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1. First, start the printer in download mode.

Power off

While pressing the [FEED], [PAUSE], and [RESTART] keys at the same time, turn on the printer.

[FEED] or

DOWNLOAD MODE [RESTART] DOWNLOAD MODE 2

Choose either mode. For the difference, refer to NOTE below.

NOTE: Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing is different between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and

“DOWNLOAD MODE 2”. If data cannot be downloaded in “DOWNLOAD MODE”, choose

“DOWNLOAD MODE 2” and retry downloading.

DOWNLOAD MODE (default)

Data 1 to 8

(Host → Printer) nStrobe

(Host → Printer)

(Host

(Host

Busy

← Printer) nAck

← Printer)

DOWNLOAD MODE 2

Data 1 to 8

(Host

(Host

(Host

→ Printer) nStrobe

(Host → Printer)

Busy

← Printer) nAck

← Printer)

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2. Turn on the PC power and start Windows.

3. Click on the START button to access the program menu.

4. Highlight “TOSHIBA TEC”, ”B-SA4T” and “Dwnld”, and click on “B-SA4T Downloader” to start up the download program. The main menu screen appears.

5. On the main menu screen, perform Default Device setting and Default Path setting in the following procedure.

1) Click on “Setting” on the upper left corner of the main menu screen.

2) Click on “Open setting menu” to show the sub menu screen as shown below.

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3) Click on the Search button on the above screen, and show the sub menu screen as shown below.

Select a directory to be set as the default path.

4) Click on the Select button and then the OK button. The default path setting is completed. This setting will be effective when you start up Windows next time.

5) Select a device to be set as the default device, and then click on the OK button. The default device setting is completed. This setting will be effective next time you start up Windows.

NOTES: 1. When COM1 or COM2 is selected as the default drive, communications parameter will be fixed as follows; Baud rate: 115200bps, Parity: even, Data Length: 8 bits, and Stop Bit: 1 bit.

2. The default device can be set on the main menu screen, however, it will be cleared when you exit the download program.

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6. Select the drive directory in which the firmware file (*.ROM) is stored, and the file name to be downloaded. (File information will be shown on the right side of the screen.) Click on the RUN button.

7. When the following message screen appears, click on the Yes button to start the program download. To cancel a download, click on the No button.

NOTE: While downloading, the following message will appear on the LCD display of the printer, respectively.

Data in the Flash ROM is being erased.:

DOWNLOAD MODE

ERASING…

The printer is receiving data.:

DOWNLOAD MODE

RECEIVING…

Data is being written into the Flash ROM.: DOWNLOAD MODE

PROGRAMMING…

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8. While the printer is preparing for the downloading, part of the screen may be disordered. After approximately 15 seconds, the following screen will appear causing the firmware to be transferred.

9. After the firmware has been transferred to the printer successfully, the display returns to the main menu screen.

10. After data has been written into the Flash ROM successfully, the message

“*** COMPLETE ***” appears on the LCD display. And then the printer will restart automatically.

DOWNLOAD MODE

*** COMPLETE ***

NOTE: If the printer does not restart and keeps on displaying the message “***

COMPLETE ***”, wrong firmware may have been downloaded. Confirm the model of the firmware, and then download a proper one to the printer again.

11. Click on the END button to terminate the download program.

ON LINE

B-SX8T Vx.xx

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5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002


5.1 System Requirement

5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL

When an RFID module is installed, the printer will be able to write data on an RFID tag as well as print data on the surface of the RFID-tag embedded label.

To properly issue RFID tags, it may be necessary to adjust the RFID tag position so that it stops just above the antenna of the RFID module.

A proper adjustment value is obtained by using RFID Analyze Tool. It is different depending on the following conditions.

• RFID tag type

• The shape of RFID tag antenna

• Position of RFID tag embedded in RFID tag supply

• Variation of RFID module

The RFID Analyze Tool enables discovering an optimum tag position and output power of the RFID module for data read/write.

An adjustment value is stored in the printer memory by using a PC command or “RFID Adjustment for

Retry” parameter in the system mode (Section 2.9.8.)

System

IBM Compatible PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Installed memory 16MB minimum (32M byte recommended)

Available hard disk space of 10M byte ore more

NOTE: Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Interface

Connect the printer to a PC with an RS-232C (Serial) interface or LAN interface.

Download

RFID Analyze Tool is downloadable from the following web site. http://barcode.toshibatec.co.jp/Ris/products/barcode/support/en/index.php

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5.2 Set Up

Setup Disk

The Installation Setup Disk consists of one CD-ROM.

B-SX/SA RFID Analyze Tool

Installation Procedure

WR.FD-SX-RFID-ANALYZE

V1.5

7FM00111300：V1.5.0

22nd February 2008

V006.000

Copyright © 2008


All Rights Reserved

1. Start Windows put the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click on the “Start” button, then choose “Run”.

3. When the “Run” screen appears, enter “

D

:\Setup.exe” in the “Open” entry field, then click on the “OK” button. (When the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

4. For the subsequent procedures, follow the instructions on the screens to complete the installation.

5. When the installation completes successfully, the screen, which notifies the completion of the installation of the “RFID Analyze Tool” software, appears.

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5.3 Application Functions

5.3.1 Main Menu

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(1) Front Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999

(2) Back Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999

(3) Number of test tries: 999 ~ 0

(4) RFID module select

H1: B-9704-RFID-H1-QM/QM-R

(16)

H2: B-SX704-RFID-H2 (Japanese model only)

B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R

(5) Tag type select

H1: C220

I-Code

ISO15693

C320

EPC C1 Gen2

U2: EPC C1 Gen2

(13) (14) (15)

(6) Write Test Button

(7) Read Test Button

(8) Test Stop Button

(9) Application End Button

(10) Test Results Display Area

(11) Response Data Display Area

(12) Test Status Display Area

(17)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(15) Capture Display Area

(16) Communication Status Display Area

(17) Printer Model and Test Mode Display Area

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5.3.2 File Menu

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Log Information Set

Displays the Test Information Setting screen shown below. Make necessary settings and click on the “OK” button.

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

1)

2)

3)

Antenna Kind Information

Antenna Position: “Upper”, “Lower”, “In addition to this”

Tag Kind Information: “Toppan”, “OMRON”, “Rafsec”, “Impinj”, “In addition to this”

When a write/read test is executed log information is shown in the “Results” box of the RFID

Analyze Tool screen. Log information for each test is saved in a text or CSV file.

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(2) Log Save As

Saves text data in the “Results” box of the RFID Analyze Tool screen into a text file.

Saves the test result into a CSV file.

Selecting “Text Capture” then “Open” shows “Capture” in the area indicated by “2)” in the figure below. When a write/read test is executed with “Capture” shown, the test result is automatically saved in a CSV file specified.

1)

2)

1) After “Text Capture” is selected, the menu adds “Close” under “Open”. Selecting “Close” exits from this function.

2) When “Text Capture” is selected, ”Capture” is shown.

(4) ParaSave (Parameter Save)

Saves the current test information to facilitate a next test. The saved parameters are invoked at a program boot. Information to be saved are feed amount, number of tries, RFID module type, tag type, communication settings between PC and printer, label size command, Feed command, Sheet count, printer type, and test mode.

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Feed Amount

Number of Tries

RFID Module

Type

Communication Settings between PC and Printer

(Serial Port Setting)

Exits from the Analyze Tool program.

Sheet Count

Label Size Command

Printer type

Feed Command

Tag Type

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5.3.3 Tool Menu

Status Bar

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(7)

(8)

(6)

Opens/closes a port to communicate with the printer.

• “Serial PortOpen”: The printer port is ready to be opened. After the port is opened, “Serial PortClose” will be displayed in the Tool menu and “Serial (Open)” will be displayed on the status bar.

• “Serial PortClose”: The printer port is ready to be closed. After the port is closed, “Serial PortOpen” will be displayed in the Tool menu and “Serial (Close) will be displayed on the status bar

• “LAN Connect”: The LAN port is ready to be opened. After the LAN port is opened, “LAN DisConnect” will be displayed in the Tool menu and “7:Connect” will be displayed on the status bar.

• “LAN DisConnect”: The LAN port is ready to be closed. After the LAN port is closed, “LAN Connect” will be displayed in the Tool menu and “0:Close” will be displayed on the status bar.

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(2) CommSetting

Makes settings for communication between the PC and the printer.

Port: COM1 to COM9

Baudrate:

Data bit: 8 bit

2400, 4800, 9600,

19200, 38400, 115200

Parity: NONE, EVEN, ODD

Stop bit: 1, 2

Flow control: NON, XON, XON/XOFF,

RTS/CTS+XON/XOFF

Printer IP Address

Socket Port No.

NOTES: 1. In the case of the LAN interface, a socket communication is used.

2. Serial port may not be selectable depending on the printer types.

3. The above settings can be saved by a parameter save function.

(3) Internal Serial Setting

Makes settings for communication between the RFID module and the printer. Do not change the setting.

Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600,

19200, 38400, 115200

Data bit: 7 bit, 8 bit


Stop bit: 1, 2

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(4) Test

This menu is available only when the U2 type is selected. (However, when the U1 type is selected, only the Power Level Change and Level Range are programmable.)

PWR Level Change AGC Read Value

Level Range: Start

(9 to 18)

Level Range: End

(9 to 18)

Level Range: Step

PWR Level Change (Power Level Change)

Reading Range

When checked, a write or read test can be performed while changing the output level of the RFID module, without changing the tag position. This enables finding the optimal output level for writing data onto the tag.

Setting range of the power level: B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R,

B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R: 9 to 18

B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU-R: 0 to 255

Start: Enables setting the value for the starting power level.

End: Enables setting the value for the starting power level.

Step: Enables setting the step value.

AGC Read Value:

When checked, the Advanced Gain Control (AGC) data is read every time a tag is written or read.

Rank Data: Rank Data is equal to the AGC threshold value of the printer.

Value Data: Value data is the value sent from the RFID module without any conversion. Usually, the rank data is used.

The read range of the tag is searched.

The positions where the error “e36” does not occur are considered as OK (readable).

The positions where no response is returned from the tag are considered as an error.

Error code: “e31”: Timeout (Tag is existing.)

“e35”: Data write failed. (Tag is existing.)

“e36”: Tag is not existing.

“e37”: Communication error (Tag is existing.)

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Makes settings for the media to be used.

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

12)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

Sheet Inf.

1) Sheet Count: The number of tags to be tested. (1 ~ 5)

After printing on one label, a next tag is automatically fed to continue the test.

LabelSize Command

2) Size: Label Length

3) Width: Label Width

4) Pitch: Effective print length

5) Send

Sends the size, width, and pitch information of the tag to be tested. (This does not check a printer status.) Send the LabelSize Command when any of the size, width, or pitch value needs to be changed. These information are stored even after the printer power is turned off.

6) Cut Type: Non, Cut

7) Sensor Type:

Non: No Sensor

Ref.: Black Mark Sensor

Trans.: Feed Gap Sensor

Trans. Pre: Feed Gap Sensor when using preprinted label

Ref. Manual: Black Mark Sensor when using a manual threshold value

8) ActionMode:

C: Batch mode (Cut and feed when “Cut” is selected for Cut Type.)

D: Strip mode (with back feed)

E: Strip mode (with back feed, the strip sensor is ignored, the applicator supports this mode.)

9) Feed Speed (Unit: inch/second): 3, 5, 6, 8, A (10)

B-SX4T: 3, 6, A (10)

B-SX5T: 3, 5, 8

B-SX6T: 3, 4, 8

B-SX8T: 3, 4, 8

10) Ribbon Type: Non, Ribbon Save, Ribbon

11) Feed

Sends a Feed command to the printer. (Printer status is checked.)

When a printer error occurs, the corresponding error message is displayed.

(6) Text File Send

Sends a specified file from the PC to the printer. (This does not check a printer status.)

File data are not checked.

The size of the file to be sent must be 4 KB or less.

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(7) Select the printer model

Makes a choice of a printer model from Get Printer Type menu. Choose “B-SX6T/SX8T”.

NOTE: This information can be saved by a parameter save function.

(8) Select the test mode

This menu is not available.

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5.3.4 Help Menu

Displays Printer Version and RFID Module Version.

Printer Version

RFID Module Version

Example

Printer Version RFID Module Version

NOTE: Printer version and module version are indicated next to the date and time of Log file.

Example) CSV file information

Date&Time = 07/10/16 09:47:24: Printer Information = B-SX4T Z4.4C 27SEP2007 Module Information =

U2 JPN #00PV971

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5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL

1. Connect the printer to the PC with the serial interface cable or LAN cable.

2. Start the “B-SX RFID Analyze Tool” application.

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5.4 Operatin Procedure

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3. Click on the “Tool” menu, and choose “CommSetting”.

Tool

CommSetting

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4. When the “CommSetting” screen appears, perform the serial port or LAN setting in accordance with the settings of the B-SX6T/SX8T printer.

Port: COM1 to COM9

Baudrate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200

Data bit: 8 bit


Stop bit: 1, 2

Flow control: NON, XON, XON/XOFF,

RTS/CTS+XON/XOFF

Printer IP Address

Socket Port No.

NOTES:

1. Choose the port to which the printer is connected.

2. Choose “NON” for the Flow control of the RFID Analyze Tool. However, any flow control code of the printer is acceptable.

3. The data bit for the Analyze Tool is fixed to 8. Make sure that the data length for the printer is set to 8 bits.

4. The command flame for the Analyze Tool is “{ | }”. Make sure that the control code for the printer is set to “AUTO” or “{ | }”.

5. When the printer and the PC are connected via LAN, a printer IP address and socket port number need to be entered.

Default Printer IP Address: 192.168.10.20, Socket Port No.: 8000

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4. Set the following parameters.

RFID module type to be analyzed (RFID Module Select)

Choose the RFID module to be used for the RFID Module Select parameter.

B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU: “U1”

B-9704-RFID-H1-QM: “H1”

B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R: “U2”

RFID Module Select

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RFID tag type to be analyzed (Tag type)

Selectable tag types are different depending on the RFID module types.

RFID module type

U1: B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU

H1: B-9704-RFID-H1-QM

U2: B-SA704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R

B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R

Tag type

ISO18000-6B (U1), EPC Class1 (U1), EPC C1 Gen2 (U1).

C220 (H1), I-Code (H1), ISO15693 (H1), Tag-it (H1) and C320 (H1)

EPC C1 Gen2

Tag Type

Data

Tag Data

Data to be written onto a tag is entered.

Data is different for each tag type. Please note the Analyze Tool program does not check the data to be written on to a tag.

NOTE: When the U2 type module tries to write same data that has already been written onto the same tag, a data write operation is not performed and results in OK. To properly perform a write test on the U2 type module, entered data to be written is automatically changed each time of a retry, by rotating the data in units of 2 digits.

Example) 1 st try: 123456789012 → 2 nd try: 345678901212 → 3 rd try: 567890121234 …

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Feed amount range (Front/Back Feed)

Set the feed amount range where an RFID tag is analyzed.

Upper limit (Reverse feed amount): 0 – 9990 (in units of 0.1 mm)

Lower limit (Forward feed amount): 0 – 9990 (in units of 0.1 mm)

The values can be entered by either pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button or directly entering a number.

While the printer feeds RFID tag media in the specified range, it stops feeding at 3-mm intervals and analyzes the read/write performance of tag.

The number of read/write times (Try)

Enter the number of times a data read/write is performed at each analysis position (1 – 255).

Reverse feed amount

Forward feed amount

Try: 1 – 255

[STOP] button

[End] button

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5. Perform a write test or read test.

Write test

Click on the “Write Test” button to start a write test.

During the write test, total number of successful write and total number of write performed are shown in the status bar. In the text box above the status bar, status data sent from the RFID module is displayed.

When the test is completed, all test results are shown in the “Results” box.

Click on the “Read Test” button to start a read test.

During the read test, total number of successful read and total number of read performed are shown in the status bar. In the text box above the status bar, status data sent from the RFID module is displayed.

When the test is completed, all test results are shown in the “Results” box.

Example

(U2 module)

Write Test button

Read Test button

Results box

All read or write test results

Text box

Status bar

Feed amount

Write/Read Results Box (When U2 is selected.)

Power Level

Status

Data

<AGC Level 00> AGC 1 st data: Rank 00 level

<AGC Level 00> AGC 2 nd data: Rank 00 level

<AGC Level 00> AGC 3 rd data: Rank 00 level

<AGC Level 00> AGC 4 th data: Rank 00 level

<AGC Level 00> AGC 5 th data: Rank 00 level

Number of times data read succeeded/Total number of read performed

EPC Code (displayed only when a read test is performed. )

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Example

(U1 module)

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Results box

All read or write test results

Text box

Status bar

Status Data

Write/Read Results Box

Feed amount

Total number of succeeded tests

Tag ID

Total number of tests

Write Test button

Read Test button

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TOSHIBA B-SX6T/SX8T Thermal printer System Mode Manual

Assistant Bot

TOSHIBA Thermal Printer

System Mode Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1

2. SYSTEM MODE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 1

2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2-35

3. ON LINE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3- 1

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------4- 1

5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5- 1

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Key Operation Flow

1.2 Operation Panel

FEED

RESTART

PAUSE

2. SYSTEM MODE

2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

Outline of Self-diagnostic Test

How to Enter Self-diagnostic Test Mode

2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection

2.1.2 Dispensing Mode Selection

2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out

• Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter

• Descriptions of the Parameters

2.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out

• Print Sample

• Descriptions

2.1.5 Print Head Element Check

2.2 Parameter Setting

Outline of Parameter Setting

How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode

2.2.1 Character Code Selection

2.2.2 Character Zero Selection

2.2.3 Baud Rate Selection

2.2.4 Data Length Selection

2.2.5 Stop Bit Length Selection

2.2.6 Parity Selection

2.2.7 Flow Control Code Selection

2.2.8 LCD Language Selection

2.2.9 Auto Forward Wait Selection

2.2.10 Head Up Cut Selection

2.2.11 Ribbon Save Function Selection

2.2.12 Control Code Selection

2.2.13 Ribbon Type Selection

2.2.14 Strip Wait Status Selection

2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection

2.2.16 KANJI Code Selection

2.2.17 EURO Code Selection

2.2.18 Auto Print Head Check Selection

2.2.19 Centronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection

2.2.20 Web Printer Function Selection

2.2.21 Media Sensor Selection

2.2.22 Input Prime Selection

2.2.23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection

2.2.24 Plug & Play Selection

2.2.25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection

2.2.26 Pre-Strip Selection

2.2.27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection

2.2.28 Maxi Code Specification Selection

2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection

2.2.30 Stabilizer Function Selection

2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode

2.3.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment

2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment

2.3.4 X Coordinate Fine Adjustment

2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print)

2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor)

2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor)

2.4 Test Print

Outline of Test Print

How to Enter Test Print Mode

2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print

2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection

2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot)

2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots)