TOSHIBA Thermal Printer
B-SX6T/SX8T SERIES
System Mode Manual
Document No. EO13-33002
Original
Mar., 2006
(Revised
)
PRINTED IN JAPAN
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EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul 24, 2008)
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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2-35
2.3.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-37
2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-38
2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-41
2.3.4 X Coordinate Fine Adjustment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-42
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
2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-53
2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-54
2.4.5 Characters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-55
2.4.6 Barcode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-55
2.4.7 Non-Printing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-56
2.4.8 Factory Test------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-56
2.4.9 Auto Print ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-57
2.5 Sensor Adjustment----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-58
2.5.1 Sensor Status Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-59
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 No RAM Clear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-62
2.6.3 Maintenance Counter Clear----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-62
2.6.4 Printer Parameter Clear---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-63
2.7 IP Address Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-66
2.7.1 Printer IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask Settings ------------------------------ 2-67
2.7.2 Socket Port Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-68
2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP ID Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-68
2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-69
2.8 BASIC Setting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-70
2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-71
2.8.2 Basic File Browser----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-71
2.8.3 Basic Trace Selection Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-71
2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program)-------------------------------------------------- 2-72
2.9 RFID Module Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-73
2.9.1 RFID Read Test-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-74
2.9.2 RFID Module Type Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-75
2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-76
2.9.4 RFID Error 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
2.9.7 RFID Read Retry Time-out------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-79
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2.9.8 Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-80
2.9.9 RFIDWritre Retry Time-out------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-81
2.9.10 RFID Adjustment for Retry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-82
2.9.11 RFID Wireless Power Level Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-83
2.9.12 RFID AGC Threshold ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-83
2.9.13 RFID Module Q Value Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-84
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
4.2.1 System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4- 1
4.2.2 Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4- 2
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
5.3.1 Main Menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5- 3
5.3.2 File Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5- 4
5.3.3 Tool Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5- 7
5.3.4 Help Menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-12
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
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1. INTRODUCTION
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
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 mode
Online
[FEED] key
Feeds one label.
[RESTART] key
[PAUSE] key
Pause
Feed gap sensor automatic threshold setting
Hold down the [PAUSE] key
for a few seconds.
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key
Black mark sensor threshold setting
Hold down the [RESTART] key
for a few seconds.
• Reset
• Parameter Setting
• Fine adjustment
• Dump mode
• Expand mode (Basic expansion mode)
• Automatic calibration mode
• LAN Enable/Disable
• RTC Setting
While holding down the [FEED],
[RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys,
turn the power on.
Download mode
While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART]
System mode for end users
keys, turn the power on.
• Self-test
• Parameter setting
• Fine adjustment
• Test print
System mode for service personnel
While holding down the
[FEED] and [PAUSE]
keys, turn the power on.
• Self-test
• Parameter setting
• Fine adjustment
• Test print
• Sensor adjustment
• RAM clear
• IP Address setting
• Basic setting
• For factory
• RFID Module Setting
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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)
ON LINE LED
(Green)
ERROR LED
(Red)
[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.
LED
Illuminates when…
The printer is turned on.
POWER
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.
Feeds or ejects one media.
FEED
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 (+).
RESTART
PAUSE
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]
This is the start of the Self-Diagnostic Test
menu. → Section 2.1
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
This is the start of the Parameter Setting
menu. → Section 2.2
<2>PARAMETER SET
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the start of the Printer Parameter Fine
Adjustment menu. → Section 2.3
<3>ADJUST SET
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the start of the Test Print menu.
→ Section 2.4
<4>TEST PRINT
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the start of the Sensor Adjustment
menu. → Section 2.5
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the start of the RAM Clear menu.
→ Section 2.6
<6>RAM CLEAR
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the start of the IP Address Setting
menu. → Section 2.7
<7>IP ADDRESS
[FEED]
[RESTART]
Continued on the next page.
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2. SYSTEM MODE
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(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
2. SYSTEM MODE
Continued from the previous page.
This is the start of the Basic Setting menu.
→ Section 2.8
<8>BASIC
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<9>FOR FACTORY
This is the start of the Factory Mode menu.
[FEED]
<10>RFID
[FEED]
[RESTART]
This is the RFID Module Setting menu.
→ Section 2.9
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. SYSTEM MODE
EO13-33002
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
Selection of the printing mode.
PRT TYPE TRANSFR
[PAUSE]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
Selection of the dispensing mode.
TYPE[S] NO CUT
[PAUSE]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
MAINTENANCE CONT.
[PAUSE]
Prints out the Maintenance Counter /Parameter Settings.
Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.
Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
HEAD CHECK
[PAUSE]
[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 Self-diagnostic Test
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.
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
Thermal transfer: When transparent ribbon is used.
PRT TYPE TRANSFR
[RESTART]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
Thermal transfer: When non-transparent ribbon is used.
PRT TYPE NO TRAN
[FEED]
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
Thermal direct: When thermal paper is used.
PRT TYPE DIRECT
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.
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
[S] NO CUT (Batch issue): To issue media in batch
TYPE[S] NO CUT
[RESTART]
[FEED]
mode.
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
[C] WITH CUT (Cut issue): When an optional cutter
module is installed.
TYPE[C] WITH CUT
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. SYSTEM MODE
EO13-33002
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
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
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
CHECKING & PRINT
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
[PAUSE]
(1)
TOTAL FEED
FEED
PRINT
1.1km
1.1km
0.5km
96
12320
3h
2h
255
0
[QM]
• Print Sample
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
CUT
HEAD U/D
RIBBON
SOLENOID
232C ERR
SYSTEM ERR
POWER FAIL
[PC]
0
[KEY]
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
(41)
(42)
(43)
(44)
(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
FEED
CUT
BACK
+2.0mm
+0.0mm
+0.0mm
+0 step
+0 step
-10
FEED
CUT
BACK
TONE(T)
TONE(D)
RBN (FW)
RBN (BK)
+0.0mm
+1.0mm
+0.0mm
+0 step
+0 step
-8
TONE(T)
TONE (D)
RBN(FW)
RBN (BK)
X ADJ.
THRESHOLD (R)
THRESHOLD (T)
FONT
SPEED
DATA LENG.
STOP BIT
PARITY
CONTROL
+0
+0.0mm
+0
1.0V
1.4V
[PC-850] [0]
[9600]
[8]
[1]
[EVEN]
[XON+READY AUTO]
[ENGLISH]
[ON] +0.0mm
[ON]
[ON:LABEL]
[AUTO]
[TRANS]
[ON]
[FEED]
[TYPE1]
[B0]
[OFF]
[TYPE1]
[OFF]
[CENTER]
[ON]
MESSAGE
FORWARD WAIT
HEAD UP CUT
RIBBON SAVE
CODE
RIBBON
PEEL OFF STATUS
FEED KEY
KANJI
EURO CODE
AUTO HD CHK
ACK/BUSY
WEB PRINTER
SENSOR POSITION
INPUT PRIME
EX. I/O MODE
PLUG & PLAY
LBL/RBN END
PRE PEEL OFF
BACK SPEED
MAXI CODE SPEC.
PEEL OFF TRQ
[TYPE1]
[OFF]
[TYPE1]
[ON] +0.0mm
[STD]
[TYPE1]
[R3]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2. SYSTEM MODE
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(49)
(50)
(51)
(52)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(57)
(58)
(59)
(60)
(61)
(62)
(63)
(64)
STABILIZER
AUTO CALIB.
LAN
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON SNMP ON]
[192.168.010.020]
[000.000.000.000]
[255.255.255.000]
[00-80-91-34-00-CC]
[1280KB]
PRTR IP ADDRESS
GATE IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
MAC ADDRESS
TTF AREA
EXT CHR AREA
BASIC AREA
PC SAVE AREA
SOCKET PORT
BASIC
[ 256KB]
[ 128KB]
[ 128KB]
[OFF][08000]
[OFF]
BASIC TRACE
DHCP
[OFF]
[OFF]
DHCP ID
[FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF]
[FFFFFFFFFFFF]
(65)
(66)
(67)
(68)
(69)
(70)
(71)
(72)
(73)
(74)
(75)
(76)
(77)
(78)
(79)
(80)
(81)
DHCP HOST NAME
RTC BATT. CHK
RTC RENEWAL
RFID MODULE
RFID TAG TYPE
RFID ERR CHECK
RFID RETRY
RFID RD CYCLE
RFID WT CYCLE
RFID ADJ RETRY
RFID POWER LEV
RFID AGC THR.
RFID Q VAL
[
]
[ON]
[PAGE]
[U2]
[NONE
[OFF]
[
[
[
[+00mm]
[ 18]
[0]
[0]
[
[
]
3]
5] [2.0sec]
5] [2.0sec]
RFID WT AGC
0]
0]
RFID WT AGC MIN
RFID WT OK TAGS
RFID VOID PRINT TAGS
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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2. SYSTEM MODE
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
• Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter
#
Item
Count Condition
Range
(1) Total media distance
covered
Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue media.
(Counted also during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 2.
Destination printed on the same line indicates one selected for a
parameter clear.
0.0 to 3200.0 km
(2) Media distance
covered
0.0 to 3200.0 km
(3) Print distance
(4) Cut count
Counts while printing. (Reverse feed is not counted.) See NOTE 3.
0.0 to 200.0 km
Counts every cut. See NOTE 4.
0 to 1000000 times
(5) Head up and down
cycle count
Counts every head up and down cycle by means of the solenoid which 0 to 2000000 times
is used for the ribbon save function. See NOTE 4.
(6) Ribbon motor driving
time
Counts when the ribbon motor is driven to feed, print or issue media.
0 to 2000 hours
0 to 1000 hours
0 to 255 times
(The driving time is also counted during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 5.
(7) Solenoid drive time for Counts when the ribbon save function is activated. See NOTE 5.
head up
(8) RS-232C hardware
error count
Counts when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. See NOTE 6.
(9) System error count
(10) Momentary power
failure count
Counts when a system error occurs.
0 to 15 times
0 to 15 times
Counts when a momentary power interruption occurs.
(80) Number of successful Counts when an RFID write has succeeded.
RFID write
0 to 9999999 times
0 to 9999999 times
(81) Number of failure in
RFID write
Counts when an RFID write has failed.
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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2. SYSTEM MODE
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
• Descriptions of the Parameters
Item
#
Description
Specification
FEED
CUT
(11) Print start position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
(12) Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
(13) Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
-9.9 mm to +9.9 mm
BACK
TONE(T)
TONE(D)
RBN(FW)
(14) Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal transfer), (PC), (KEY) -10 step to +10 step
(15) Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal direct), (PC), (KEY)
(16) Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage fine adjustment
(PC), (KEY)
-10 step to +10 step
-15 step to +0 step
RBN(BK)
(17) Ribbon feed motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC),
(KEY)
-15 step to +10 step
X ADJ.
(18) X coordinate fine adjustment
(19) Threshold manual fine adjustment for the black mark
sensor
-99.9 mm to +99.9 mm
0.0V to 4.0V
THRESHOLD<R>
THRESHOLD<T>
FONT
(20) Threshold manual fine adjustment for the feed gap sensor 0.0V to 4.0V
(21) Character code
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
Character “0”
0: without slash
0: with slash
SPEED
(22) Baud rate
2400: 2400 bps
4800: 4800 bps
9600: 9600 bps
7: 7 bits
19200: 19200 bps
38400: 38400 bps
115200: 115200 bps
DATA LENG.
STOP BIT
PARITY
(23) Data length
8: 8 bits
(24) Stop bit length selection
(25) Parity
1: 1 bit
2: 2 bits
NON: None
ODD: ODD
EVEN: EVEN
CONTROL
(26) Flow control code
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
MESSAGE
(27) Language selection for LCD message
GERMAN: German
FRENCH: French
DUTCH: Dutch
SPANISH: Spanish
JAPANESE: Japanese
ITALIAN: Italian
FORWARD WAIT
(28) Auto forward wait
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
NOTE: The stop position fine adjustment
value is also printed out.
ON: Activated
HEAD UP CUT
RIBBON SAVE
(29) Head up cut in cut issue mode
(30) Ribbon saving function
OFF: Not activated
ON(TAG): 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
CODE
(31) Control code selection
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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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
Item
#
Description
Specification
RIBBON
(32) Ribbon type selection
TRANS: Transparent ribbon
NON TRANS: Non transparent ribbon
ON: Available
PEEL OFF STATUS (33) Strip wait status selection
OFF: Unavailable
FEED KEY
KANJI
(34) Feed key function
FEED: Feeds one label
PRINT: Prints image buffer on one label
TYPE 1: Windows code
TYPE 2: Original code
20H to FFH
(35) Kanji code type (Not supported by QM model)
EURO CODE
(36) Euro font code
AUTO HD CHK
(37) Auto print head broken element check
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
ACK/BUSY
(38) Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing setting
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
WEB PRINTER
SENS POSI
(39) Web printer function
(40) Media sensor
OFF: Unavailable
CENTER: Fixed sensor
EDGE: Movable sensor
ON: Available
INPUT PRIME
EX. I/O MODE
PLUG&PLAY
LBL/RBN END
(41) Input prime selection
(Reset operation when INIT signal is ON)
(42) Expansion I/O interface operating mode
OFF: Unavailable
TYPE1: Standard mode
TYPE2: Inline mode
(43) Plug & Play setting
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
(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
issued.
PRE PEEL OFF
BACK SPEED
(45) Pre-Strip setting
OFF: Unavailable
STD: 3”/second
(46) Reverse Feed Speed setting
LOW: 2”/second
MAXI CODE SPEC. (47) MAXI code specification selection
TYPE1: Compatible with the current
version
TYPE2:
Special specification
PEEL OFF TRQ
STABILIZER
(48) Strip motor torque
(49) Stabilizer function
R0: Standard
ON: Stabilizer function is used.
OFF: Stabilizer function is not used.
OFF: Disabled
AUTO CALB.
(50) Automatic calibration
ON TRANS: Enabled with the transmissive
sensor
ON REFLECT: Enabled with the reflective
sensor
LAN
(51) Enabling or disabling the LAN
ON SNMP ON: LAN Enabled
SNMP Enabled
ON SNMP OFF: LAN Enabled
SNMP Disabled
OFF:
LAN Disabled
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
(56) True type font registration area size
(57) External character registration area size
(58) BASIC file store area size
(59) PC saving area size
0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
0 KB to 1792 KB (unit of 128 KB)
0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
ON: Available
EXT CHR AREA
BASIC AREA
PC SAVE
SOCKET PORT
(60) Socket port number
OFF: Unavailable
Port No. 0 to 65535
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(Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
Item
#
Description
Specification
BASIC
(61) BASIC interpreter setting
(62) BASIC interpreter trace setting
(63) DHCP function setting
(64) DHCP ID setting
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
BASIC TRACE
DHCP
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
DHCP ID
Max. 16 characters
Max. 16 characters
ON: Available
DHCP HOST NAME (65) DHCP host name
RTC BATT. CHK
RTC RENEWAL
RFID MODULE
(66) RTC Low Battery Check setting
OFF: Unavailable
(67) RTC data renewal timing
(68) RFID module type
BATCH: per batch
PAGE: per page
NONE: No RFID kit is installed.
U2: U2 B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R,
B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R
NONE: 11
RFID TAG TYPE
(69) RFID tag type
EPC C1 Gen2: 24
RFID ERR CHECK (70) RFID error tag detection
ON: An error tag detection is performed.
OFF: An error tag detection is not
performed.
RFID RETRY
(71) Maximum number of RFID issue retries
0 to 255
RFID RD CYCLE
(72)
Maximum number of RFID read retries
RFID read retry time-out
0 to 255
0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
RFID WT CYCLE
RFID ADJ RETRY
(73)
Maximum number of RFID write retries
RFID write retry time-out
0 to 255
0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
-99 mm to +99 mm
9 to 18
(74) RFID adjustment for retry
RFID POWER LEV (75) RFID wireless power level setting
RFID AGC THR.
RFID Q VAL
(76) RFID AGC Threshold Setting
(77) RFID Q VAL (Q value)
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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(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
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.
PROGRAM
MAIN
BOOT
FONT
B-SX8T
(1)
• Print Sample
15OCT2005 V1.0A: 1A00
20SEP2005 V1.0: 8500
AD00
GOTHIC :9F00
MINCHO :7400
OK
(2)
(3)
KANJI
EEPROM
SDRAM
SENSOR1
SENSOR2
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
16MB
00000000, 00000111
[H]23°C [A]22°C
[R]4.2V [T]2.5V
[R]1.2V [T]4.3V
[R]5.0V [T]5.0V
[RANK]1 305DPI
NG
PE LV.
M THRE.
(8)
(9)
EXP.I/O
EX.232C
SIO
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
NG
NG NG
STRIP
RFID
NG
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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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
• 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
Checksum
Creation date
Software version No.
Revision No.: Space or A to Z
BOOT 20SEP2002 V1.0: 8500
Boot area
Checksum
Creation date
Software version No.
(2) Alphanumeric Font ROM Check
FONT
5600
Checksum of Font area
Font area
(3) Kanji ROM Check
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
SDRAM
16MB
Capacity of DRAM
System/drawing memory
(6) Sensor 1 Check
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 00000000, 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
Pinch roller sensor status
1: The pinch roller is closed.
NOTE:If either the pinch roller or the print head
Fixed to 0.
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
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.
Head up sensor
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.
Cutter home position sensor
Ribbon take-up motor sensor
Ribbon feed motor sensor
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.
Strip 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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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
(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.
SENSOR2 [H]23°C [A]22°C [R]4.2V [T]2.5V
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
displayed and the printer stops.
Black mark sensor
Real time voltage detected by the black mark sensor is
displayed/printed.
Feed gap sensor
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
PE LV.
[R]1.2V
[T]4.3V
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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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
(9) Manual Threshold Check
M THRE.
[R]5.0V
[T]5.0V
[RANK]1 305DPI
Resolution of head installed
Thermal head resistance rank:
(See the table below.)
Transmissive sensor manual threshold level:
0.0 to 5.0 V
Reflective sensor manual threshold level:
0.0 to 5.0 V
Manual Threshold Check
Resistance Average resistance Resistance Average resistance
rank
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(ohm)
rank
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
(ohm)
1432 to 1454
1409 to 1431
1385 to 1408
1361 to 1384
1337 to 1360
1314 to 1336
1290 to 1313
1266 to 1289
1242 to 1265
1219 to 1241
1195 to 1218
1171 to 1194
1147 to 1170
1124 to 1146
1100 to 1123
1076 to 1099
(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.
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(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
2.1 Self-diagnostic Test
(11) Internal Serial Interface Check
EX.232C
NG
OK: The circuit has no problem.
NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not
attached.
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.
NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig
is not attached.
DSUB OK: The circuit has no problem.
NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not
attached.
Optional Serial Interface
(13) Strip sensor check
Result of a check of the strip sensor on optional strip module is printed.
STRIP
NG
OK: No problem
NG (Not good): There is a problem or a jig is not attached.
Strip sensor
(14) RFID module check
Results of a RFID module check is printed.
RFID OK #00RV972
(EU0)
Destination EU0: Europe
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 Self-diagnostic Test
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
HEAD CHECK
<1>DIAG. Vx.x
CHECKING
[PAUSE]
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
<2>PARAMETER SET
FEED KEY FEED
Feed key function selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
FONT CODE PC-850
Character code selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
KANJI CODE TYPE1
Kanji code selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
Character zero selection
Baud rate selection
ZERO FONT
0
<2>PARAMETER SET
EURO CODE B0
Euro code selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
SPEED 9600bps
<2>PARAMETER SET
AUTO HD CHK OFF
Auto print head check selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
DATA LENG. 8bits
Data length selection
Centronics ACK/BUSY timing
selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
ACK/BUSY TYPE1
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
STOP BIT 1bit
<2>PARAMETER SET
WEB PRINTER OFF
Web printer function selection
Media sensor selection
Input prime selection
Stop bit length selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
PARITY EVEN
<2>PARAMETER SET
SENS POSI CENTER
Parity selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
INPUT PRIME OFF
<2>PARAMETER SET
XON+READY AUTO
Flow control code selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
EX.I/O TYPE1
Expansion I/O interface type
selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
LCD ENGLISH
LCD language selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
PLUG & PLAY OFF
Plug & Play selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
FORWARD WAIT OFF
Auto forward wait selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
LBL/RBN END TYPE1
Label end/Ribbon end selection
Pre-strip selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
HEAD UP CUT OFF
Head up cut selection
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
PRE PEEL OFF OFF
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
RBN SAVE ON (TAG)
Ribbon save function selection
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
BACK SPEED STD
[PAUSE]
Reverse feed speed selection
Maxi code specification selection
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
CODE ESC,LF,NUL
Control code selection
Ribbon type selection
Strip wait status selection
<2>PARAMETER SET
MAXI CODE TYPE1
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
RIBBON NON TRANS
<2>PARAMETER SET
PEEL OFF TRQ R0
Strip motor torque selection
Stabilizer function selection
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
PEEL OFF STS OFF
<2>PARAMETER SET
STABILIZER ON
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
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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2.2 Parameter Setting
ꢀ 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
FONT CODE PC-850
[RESTART]
FONT CODE Arabic
FONT CODE LATIN9
FONT CODE PC1257
FONT CODE PC1254
FONT CODE PC1253
FONT CODE PC1252
FONT CODE PC1251
FONT CODE PC1250
[FEED]
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 Parameter Setting
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
ZERO FONT
ZERO FONT
0
(Without slash)
(With slash)
Ø
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
SPEED 115200 bps
SPEED 38400 bps
SPEED 19200 bps
SPEED 9600 bps
SPEED 4800 bps
SPEED 2400 bps
[RESTART]
[FEED]
After selecting a baud rate, press the [PAUSE] key.
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2.2 Parameter Setting
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
DATA LENG. 8bits
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
DATA LENG. 8bits
DATA LENG. 7bits
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
STOP BIT 1bit
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
STOP BIT 1bit
STOP BIT 2bits
[RESTART]
[FEED]
After selecting a stop bit, press the [PAUSE] key.
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2.2 Parameter Setting
2.2.6 Parity Selection
This parameter is to choose the parity of the RS-232C interface.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
PARITY NONE
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
PARITY EVEN
[RESTART]
PARITY ODD
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
XON+READY AUTO
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
XON/XOFF mode
XON/XOFF AUTO
XON+READY AUTO
READY/BUSY
XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR) mode
READY/BUSY (DTR) mode
XON/XOFF mode
[RESTART]
[FEED]
XON/XOFF
RTS mode
READY/BUSY RTS
After selecting a flow control code, press the [PAUSE] key.
NOTE: The following is the detailed descriptions for each transmission control code.
1) XON/XOFF AUTO
At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.
2) XON+READY AUTO
At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.
3) READY/BUSY
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.
4) ON/XOFF
At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer does not output
XOFF.
5) READY/BUSY RTS
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
LCD ENGLISH
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
[RESTART]
[FEED]
JAPANESE
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
FORWARD WAIT OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
Activated
FORWARD WAIT ON
FORWARD WAIT OFF
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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
POSITION +5.0mm
[RESTART]
POSITION +0.0mm
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
HEAD UP CUT OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
Activated
HEAD UP CUT ON
HEAD UP CUT OFF
[RESTART]
[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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
RBN SAVE ON (TAG)
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
RBN SAVE ON (TAG)
RBN SAVE ON (LBL)
RBN SAVE OFF
Activated (When the head lever is set to position 2.)
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Activated (When the head lever is set to position 1.)
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
CODE AUTO
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
CODE AUTO
CODE ESC,LF,NUL
CODE{|}
Automatic selection
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Manual selection
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
CONTROL CODE1 FF
CONTROL CODE1 FE
[RESTART]
CONTROL CODE1 FD
CONTROL CODE1 02
CONTROL CODE1 01
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
RIBBON TRANS
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
RIBBON TRANS
Transparent ribbon
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Non transparent ribbon
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
PEEL OFF STS OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
A strip wait status is sent when the printer receives the next
PEEL OFF STS OFF
issue command and the previously printed label is waiting to
[RESTART]
be removed.
[FEED]
A strip wait status is sent when a printed label is waiting to
be removed.
PEEL OFF STS ON
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
FEED KEY FEED
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
The [FEED] key will feed one media when pressed.
FEED KEY FEED
[RESTART]
FEED KEY PRINT
The [FEED] key will print the data in the Image Buffer
[FEED]
(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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
KANJI CODE TYPE1
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
KANJI CODE TYPE1
KANJI CODE TYPE2
Windows code
Original code
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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 (€).
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
EURO CODE B0
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
EURO CODE 20
[RESTART]
EURO CODE 21
EURO CODE FE
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
AUTO HD CHK OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
AUTO HD CHK OFF
AUTO HD CHK ON
Auto print head broken element check is not performed.
Auto print head broken element check is performed.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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”.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
ACK/BUSY TYPE1
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
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.
ACK/BUSY TYPE1
ACK/BUSY TYPE2
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
WEB PRINTER OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
WEB PRINTER OFF
WEB PRINTER ON
Unavailable
Available
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
SENS POSI CENTER
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
SENS POSI CENTER
SENS POSI EDGE
Fixed sensor
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
INPUT PRIME OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
Unavailable
Available
INPUT PRIME OFF
INPUT PRIME ON
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
EX.I/O TYPE1
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
EX.I/O TYPE1
EX.I/O TYPE2
TYPE1: Standard mode
TYPE2: Inline mode
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
PLUG & PLAY OFF
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
PLUG & PLAY OFF
PLUG & PLAY ON
Unavailable
Available
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
LBL/RBN END TYP1
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
TYPE1: When a label/ribbon end is detected in the middle
LBL/RBN END TYP1
of printing, printing is immediately paused.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
LBL/RBN END TYP2
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”.
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 − 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”.
(2) When printing is restarted, first an initial feed is performed, then the 4th and 5th labels are printed.
(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”.
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 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”.
(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.
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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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
BACK SPEED STD
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
BACK SPEED STD
BACK SPEED LOW
STD: 3 inches/second
LOW: 2 inches/second
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
MAXI CODE TYPE1
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
MAXI CODE TYPE1
MAXI CODE TYPE2
TYEP1: Compatible specification with the existing version
TYPE2: Specification for specific home delivery company
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<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.
When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<2>PARAMETER SET
STABILIZER ON
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
STABILIZER ON
STABILIZER OFF
ON: Sound of printing is reduced.
OFF: Normal printing
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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
ꢀ 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
Print Start Positino Fine Adjustment
FEED ADJ.+10.0mm
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
CUT ADJ. +10.0mm
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
BACK ADJ. +5.0mm
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
X ADJUST +50.0mm
X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer)
TONE ADJ.<T> +3
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Direct)
TONE ADJ.<D> -2
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment (Take-up Motor)
RBN ADJ <FW> -10
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed Motor)
RBN ADJ <BK> -5
[PAUSE]
<3>ADJUST SET
Threshold Fine Adjustment (Black Mark Sensor)
THRESHOLD<R>1.0V
[PAUSE]
<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
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.
<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
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –50.0 mm.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +50.0 mm.
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm)
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
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –50.0 mm.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +50.0 mm.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
• 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
Cut Position
3mm
When setting +0.0 mm
Feed Direction
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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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
[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.
The number of labels left
between the print head
and the cutter
Cut position fine adjustment value
Label pitch
32.8 mm
Label pitch
Label pitch
(Round down any decimals.)
Example) Label pitch: 30.0 mm
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
(1) Idling
A
B
B
(2) Printing Label A has been finished.
A
(3) While Label B is being printed, the front gap of
label A is cut off.
A
B
C
C
A
B
B
C
C
(4) Printing Label B has been finished.
(5) While Label C is being printed, the front gap of
label B is cut off.
A
B
B
C
(6) Printing Label C has been finished.
A
(7) Label C is fed to the cut position, then this
Label is cut off.
A
(8) Label C is fed backward to the home position.
C
• Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Print Head
Label
When setting +3.0 mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop
position after printing is shifted forward.
Platen
Stop position after
Strip Plate
printing
Backing Paper
3mm
When setting +0.0 mm
Stop position after
printing
3mm
When setting –3.0 mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop
position after printing is shifted backward.
Stop position after
printing
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.
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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm)
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
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –9.9 mm.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +9.9 mm.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
• Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
When setting +3.0 mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop
position after printing is shifted forward.
Feed Direction
Print Start Position after a
reverse feed
3mm
When setting +0.0 mm
Feed Direction
Print Start Position after a
reverse feed
When setting –3.0 mm
3mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop
position after printing is shifted backward.
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.
When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<3>ADJUST SET
X ADJUST +5.0mm
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -99.9 mm to +99.9 mm)
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
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –99.9 mm.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +99.9 mm.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
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• Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Feed Direction
When setting –50.0 mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print
position is shifted to the left.
X
Top Down Printing
Y
ABC
Y
When setting +0.0 mm
Bottom First Printing
X
50.0mm
ABC
When setting +50.0 mm
Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print
position is shifted to the right.
50.0mm
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 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print)
This parameter is to fine adjust the Print Tone.
When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<3>ADJUST SET
TONE ADJ.<T> +0
Print Tone for thermal transfer printing
To fine adjust the print tone for thermal direct printing, press the [PAUSE] key again.
<3>ADJUST SET
TONE ADJ.<D> +0
Print tone for thermal direct printing
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
Darker
Standard
Lighter
TONE ADJ<T>. +10
TONE ADJ<T>. +9
TONE ADJ<D>. +10
TONE ADJ<D>. +9
[RESTART]
[FEED]
TONE ADJ<T>. +0
TONE ADJ<D>. +0
TONE ADJ<T>. -9
TONE ADJ<T>. -10
TONE ADJ<D>. -9
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.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
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
3 ips
Thermal direct Thermal transfer Thermal direct Thermal transfer
+10 step
+5 step
+2 step
+10 step
+5 step
+2 step
+10 step
+5 step
+2 step
+10 step
+5 step
+2 step
4 ips
8 ips
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 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
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.
When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<3>ADJUST SET
Ribbon take-up motor voltage
RBN ADJ<FW> +0
To fine adjust the ribbon feed motor voltage, press the [PAUSE] key again.
<3>ADJUST SET
Ribbon feed motor voltage
RBN ADJ<BK> +0
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
RBN ADJ<FW> -1
RBN ADJ<FW> -2
RBN ADJ<BK> +10
RBN ADJ<BK> +9
RBN ADJ<BK> +8
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Standard
Low
RBN ADJ<FW> -14
RBN ADJ<FW> -15
RBN ADJ<BK> -14
RBN ADJ<BK> -15
[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 take-
up motor / +10 for feed motor.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
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 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
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).
When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.
<3>ADJUST SET
Threshold setting for the black mark sensor
THRESHOLD<R>1.0V
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
THRESHOLD<R>4.0V
THRESHOLD<R>3.9V
THRESHOLD<R>3.8V
THRESHOLD<T>4.0V
THRESHOLD<T>3.9V
THRESHOLD<T>3.8V
[RESTART]
[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.
After completing the fine adjustment, press the [PAUSE] key.
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.
THRESHOLD<R>: 1.4V
THRESHOLD<T>: 1.0V
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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]
[PAUSE]
Auto print mode
for factory test
(Black mark sensor)
Regular mode
Test pattern selection
Regular mode
Print condition setting
<4>TEST PRINT
PRINT CONDITION
<4>TEST PRINT
[PAUSE]
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
ISSUE COUNT
[PAUSE]
1
<4>TEST PRINT
SLANT LINE(1DOT)
The printer feeds one media, and
then prints 5 pcs. of the Slant Line
(3 dots).
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
[PAUSE]
<4>TEST PRINT
SLANT LINE(3DOT)
<4>TEST PRINT
PRINT SPEED 4”/s
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
The printer prints 5 pcs. of the Bar
Code.
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
<4>TEST PRINT
CHARACTERS
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
SENSOR TRANS.
[PAUSE]
<4>TEST PRINT
BARCODE
The printer prints 5 pcs. of
characters.
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
<4>TEST PRINT
NON-PRINTING
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<4>TEST PRINT
PRT TYPE TRANSFR
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
<4>TEST PRINT
FACTORY TEST
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[PAUSE]
[RESTART]
The printer feeds one media, and
then prints 5 pcs. of the Slant Line
(3 dots).
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
<4>TEST PRINT
TYPE[S] NO CUT
[FEED]
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
The printer prints 5 pcs. of the
Bar Code.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>TEST PRINT
LABEL LEN. 76mm
<4>TEST PRINT
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
Issue
The printer prints 5 pcs. of
characters.
<4>TEST PRINT
PAPER FEED
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key to select a desired option.
[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
• 4”/sec: 20 mm or more
• 8”/sec: 30 mm or more
8.
9.
T
Media
Ribbon Save Area
8 mm
E
Ribbon Save Area
C
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2.4 Test Print
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
ISSUE COUNT 1000
ISSUE COUNT 500
ISSUE COUNT 100
ISSUE COUNT 50
ISSUE COUNT 10
[RESTART]
ISSUE COUNT
ISSUE COUNT
ISSUE COUNT
5
3
1
[FEED]
After selecting an issue count, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Print Speed Setting.
Print Speed Setting
Select a print speed for the test print among 8”/sec., 4”/sec., and 3”/sec.
<4>TEST PRINT
PRINT SPEED 4”/s
PRINT SPEED 8”/s
[RESTART]
PRINT SPEED 4”/s
[FEED]
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.
None
SENSOR NONE
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Black Mark Sensor
SENSOR REFLECT.
SENSOR TRANS.
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
PRT TYPE NO TRAN
PRT TYPE DIRECT
Thermal Transfer: Transparent ribbon
[RESTART]
[FEED]
Thermal Transfer: Non transparent ribbon
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
TYPE[C]WITH CUT
TYPE[H]PEEL OFF
Batch mode without cut
Cut mode
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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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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
LABEL LEN. 999mm
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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 feed is performed.
PAPER NO FEED
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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2.4 Test Print
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
PRINT CONDITION
SLANT LINE(1DOT)
[RESTART]
SLANT LINE(3DOT)
CHARACTERS
BARCODE
NON-PRINTING
[FEED]
FACTORY TEST
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
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2.4 Test Print
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%)
After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.
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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2.4.5 Characters
CHARACTERS
Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed causes the characters to be printed.
ꢀ Print Sample of Characters
After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.
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
After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.
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
After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST 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.
After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.
ꢀ 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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2.4.9 Auto Print
AUTO PRINT(TRAN)
[FEED]
AUTO PRINT(REFL)
Feed Gap Sensor is chosen.
Black Mark Sensor is chosen.
[RESTART]
Pressing the [PAUSE] key while AUTO PRINT (TRAN) or AUTO PRINT (REFL) is displayed causes the
following automatic test print:
(1) [PAUSE] key
(2) [PAUSE] key
(3) [PAUSE] key
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:
Label size:
8 inches/second
Black mark or feed gap sensor
Thermal transfer
Batch printing
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]
Thermistor Status Display:
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
Temperatures being detected by the Print Head Thermistor and the
Ambient Thermistor are displayed
[H]28°C [A]28°C
[PAUSE]
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[REFLECT] 3.5V
Black Mark Sensor Status Display:
Voltage being detected by the Black Mark Sensor is displayed
[FEED] or [RESTART]
Black Mark Sensor Adjustment:
Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored.
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[REFLECT] 4.8V*
[PAUSE]
Feed Gap Sensor Status Display:
Voltage being detected by the Feed Gap Sensor is displayed.
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[TRANS.] 2.4V
[FEED] or [RESTART]
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[TRANS.] 4.1V*
Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment:
Using the media actually used, a “media level” voltage is stored.
[PAUSE]
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
[FEED] or [RESTART]
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[PE]R0.1V T4.8V*
Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (No media):
“No media level” voltage is stored.
[PAUSE]
Ribbon End Sensor Status Display:
Voltage being detected by the Ribbon End Sensor is displayed.
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[RIBBON] 3.1V
[FEED] or [RESTART]
<5>SENSOR ADJ.
[RIBBON] 3.1V*
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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2.5 Sensor Adjustment
ꢀ How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment 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 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.
(2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds.
<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.
(2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds.
<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.
(2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 seconds.
<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
[FEED]
[RESTART]
B-SX8T (V1.1 or greater)
Maintenance Counter Clear
[PAUSE]
<6>RAM CLEAR
MAINTE.CNT CLEAR
ALL CLEAR
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
FEED&PRINT CLEAR
<6>RAM CLEAR
PARAMETER CLEAR
Parameter Clear
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
[FEED]
CUT CLEAR
B-SX6T and
B-SX8T (V1.0B or earlier)
*** COMPLETE ***
Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
ꢀ How to Enter RAM Clear 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.
<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”.
RAM Clear is not performed.
Clears the Maintenance Counter.
Clears the Parameter.
NO RAM CLEAR
[RESTART]
[FEED]
MAINTE.CNT CLEAR
PARAMETER CLEAR
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)
All items of the Maintenance Counter are cleared.
MAINTE.CNT CLEAR
Press the [PAUSE] key to perform the Maintenance Counter Clear.
When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears.
*** COMPLETE ***
Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
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]
[RESTART]
FEED&PRINT CLEAR
Feed & Print clear mode: Only the label distance covered and the
Print distance are cleared.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
Cut clear mode: Only the cut count is cleared.
CUT CLEAR
[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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2.6 RAM Clear
When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears.
*** COMPLETE ***
Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
ꢀ Initial values after clearing the maintenance counter (MANTE.CNT CLEAR)
Item
Initial Value
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
0 km
0 km
0 time
0
0 hours
0 hours
0
0
Momentary power failure count
0
ꢀ Maintenance counter items to be cleared according to the mode
(B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R (V1.1 or greater))
Mode
Item
ALL
O
FEED&PRINT
CUT
---
---
O
Media distance covered
Print distance
O
O
O
Cut count
O
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
Head up and down cycle count
Ribbon motor drive time
Solenoid drive time for head up
RS-232C hardware error count
System error count
O
---
---
---
---
---
---
O
O
O
O
Momentary power failure count
O
Note: “O” indicates the item to be cleared.
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
B-SX8T-TS15-CND-R only (Japanese model)
***CND TYPE***
Press the [PAUSE] key to perform a Printer Parameter Clear.
When the Printer Parameter Clear is completed, the following message appears.
*** COMPLETE ***
Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
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2.6 RAM Clear
ꢀ Initial values after clearing the parameters (PARAMETER CLEAR)
Item
Initial Value
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)
Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
Ribbon feed motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the black mark sensor
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the feed gap sensor
X axis fine adjustment (KEY)
0 mm
0 mm
0 mm
0
0
0
0
1.0V
1.4V
0 mm
Character code and zero font code
PC-850, “0” (without slash)
Baud rate
9600 bps
8 bits
Data length
Stop bit
1 bit
Parity
None
Flow control code
XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol:
(XON output when the power is on,
XOFF output when the power is off)
English
LCD message language
Forward wait
OFF
Head up cut in cut issue mode
OFF (Not activated)
Ribbon saving function
B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R
B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R
OFF (Not activated)
ON (Activated)
(When the head lever is set to the tag position.)
Control code
AUTO
Ribbon type
TRANS (Transparent ribbon)
Strip wait status
Feed key function
Kanji code type
Euro code
OFF
FEED
TYPE1
B0H
Auto print head check
ACK/BUSY timing
Web printer function
Media sensor
OFF
TYPE 1
OFF
CENTER (Fixed sensor)
Input prime (Reset operation when INIT signal is ON.)
Strip wait status
OFF: Unavailable
OFF
Expansion I/O mode
Standard mode
Plug & Play
OFF
Print processing at the label/ribbon end detection
Pre strip
The printer stops an issue operation.
OFF: Unavailable
Reverse feed speed
3 inches/second
Maxi code specification selection
Strip motor torque
TYPE1 (Compatible with the current version)
R0 (For standard papers)
ON (Enabled only in direct thermal mode)
OFF
Stabilizer function
Automatic calibration
LAN enable/disable
LAN: Enabled, SNMP: Enabled
ON
Status response
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Item
Initial Value
Label pitch
76.2 mm
Effective print length
Effective print width
74.2 mm
B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R
B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R
170.6 mm
213.3 mm
Printing mode
Thermal transfer
Feed gap sensor
4”/sec.
Sensor type
Print speed
Issue mode
Batch print
PC save automatic calling
Basic interpreter
Basic interpreter trace
ON
OFF: Unavailable
OFF: Unavailable
OFF: Unavailable
DHCP function
RFID module type
NONE: No RFID kit is installed.
RFID tag type
NONE
RFID error tag detection
OFF
Maximum number of RFID issue retries
Maximum number of RFID read retries
3
5
RFID read retry time-out
4.0
Maximum number of RFID write retries
RFID write retry time-out
5
2.0
RFID adjustment for retry
+00mm
RFID wireless power level setting
RFID AGC Threshold Setting
RFID Q VAL (Q value)
18
0
0
RFID WT AGC (AGC threshold for data write)
0
RFID WT MIN AGC (AGC threshold lower limit for retry)
0
0
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
Socket Port Setting
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS
SOCKET PORT
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP
DHCP Setting
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP CLIENT ID
DHCP ID Setting
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP HOST NAME
DHCP Host Name Setting
[RESTART]
[FEED]
ꢀ How to Enter IP Address Setting 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.
<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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2.7 IP Address Setting
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 IP Address Setting
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
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.
[PAUSE]
PORT ON 08000
[PAUSE]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP
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]
[RESTART] or [FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP OFF
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP
ON
[PAUSE]
<7>IP ADDRESS
DHCP CLIENT ID
[PAUSE]
[FEED] or [RESTART]
MODE
ASCII
MODE
HEX
DHCP CLIENT ID
DHCP
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
Hex. Code
ASCII Code
MODE
ASCII
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
4142434445464748
494A4B4C4D4E4F50
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 IP Address Setting
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
ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ
Enter a character or a value for each of 1st byte to 16th byte
sequentially using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.
[PAUSE]
<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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SP
!
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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
BASIC Specification Selection Mode
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<8>BASIC
FILE MAINTENANCE
BASIC File Browser
[RESTART]
[FEED]
BASIC Trace Selection Mode
<8>BASIC
BASIC TRACE
[RESTART]
[FEED]
<8>BASIC
EXPAND MODE
Basic Expansion Mode
[RESTART]
[FEED]
ꢀ How to Enter Basic Setting 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 until the following display appears.
The printer is at the start of the BASIC setting menu.
<8>BASIC
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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]
[RESTART] or [FEED]
BASIC ON
BASIC OFF
[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]
Program file is displayed.
Data file is displayed.
00 TEST.BAS
[RESTART]
01 TEST.DAT
[RESTART]
Data files in the BASIC file area are displayed each time the
[RESTART] key is pressed.
00 TEST.BAS
Program file is displayed.
[PAUSE]
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]
[RESTART] or [FEED]
TRACE OFF
TRACE ON
[PAUSE]
Trace specification selection is completed by pressing
the [PAUSE] key.
EXPAND MODE
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2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program)
This parameter is to execute the Basic expansion mode program.
EXPAND MODE
When the program for the Basic expansion mode has been
downloaded, it will be executed by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
The way of completion is different depending on the program.
<8>BASIC
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
ꢀ 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
<10>RFID
W CYCLE CNT
Maximum number of write
retries
5
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
W CYCLE TIM 2.0
<10>RFID
READ TEST OFF
Write retry time-out
RFID read test
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
ADJ RETRY +00
<10>RFID
MODULE NONE
RFID module type
RFID tag type
RFID adjustment for retry
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
POWER LEVEL 18
Radio output power level
setting
<10>RFID
TAG NONE
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
ERR CHK OFF
<10>RFID
AGC THRESHOLD 0
RFID error tag detection
RFID AGC threshold setting
RFID Module Q Value Setting
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
ISSUE RETRY
Maximum number of issue
retries
<10>RFID
Q VALUE
3
5
2
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
Maximum number of read
retries
<10>RFID
R CYCLE CNT
AGC threshold for data write
setting
<10>RFID
WT AGC
11
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
<10>RFID
R CYCLE TIM 4.0
Read retry time-out
AGC threshold lower limit for
retry setting
<10>RFID
WT MIN AGC 11
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
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ꢀ How to Enter RFID Module Setting 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.
<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
<10>RFID
READ TEST OFF
READ TEST
ON
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
A read test will be performed.
The next menu will appear without
performing a read test. Refer to
Section 2.9.2.
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
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R, B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R: EPC C1 Gen2
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
MODULE NONE
MODULE U2
RFID module is not used. (default)
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
TAG NONE
[RESTART]
[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
NONE
EPC C1 Gen2
Parameter for TPCL command
RFID module type
00
24
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R, B-SX708-RFID-CN-R
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.
Error tag detection is not performed. A tag is read before
ERR CHK OFF
writing data on it, but data is always written regardless of
the header data of the tag.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
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.)
ERR CHK ON
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)
ISSUE RETRY 255
[RESTART]
ISSUE RETRY
ISSUE RETRY
ISSUE RETRY
ISSUE RETRY
3
2
1
0
[FEED]
[FEED] key:
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 255)
R CYCLE CNT 255
[RESTART]
R CYCLE CNT
R CYCLE CNT
R CYCLE CNT
R CYCLE CNT
3
2
1
0
[FEED]
[FEED] key:
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 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.)
R CYCLE TIM 9.9
[RESTART]
R CYCLE TIM 4.0
R CYCLE TIM 3.9
[FEED]
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 255)
W CYCLE CNT 255
[RESTART]
W CYCLE CNT
W CYCLE CNT
W CYCLE CNT
W CYCLE CNT
3
2
1
0
[FEED]
[FEED] key:
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 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.)
W CYCLE TIM 9.9
[RESTART]
W CYCLE TIM 2.0
W CYCLE TIM 1.9
[FEED]
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)
ADJ RETRY +99
[RESTART]
ADJ RETRY +01
ADJ RETRY +00
[FEED]
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
Feed Direction
Antenna
RFID Tag
• Adjustment in positive (+) direction
RFID Tag
Antenna
Feed Direction
After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key.
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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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 9 to 18)
High level
POWER LEVEL 18
POWER LEVEL 17
[RESTART]
[FEED]
POWER LEVEL 10
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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 15)
AGC THRESHOLD 15
[RESTART]
AGC THRESHOLD 14
AGC THRESHOLD 1
[FEED]
AGC THRESHOLD 0
After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key.
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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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 15)
QVALUE
QVALUE
15
14
[RESTART]
[FEED]
QVALUE
QVALUE
1
0
After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key.
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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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 15)
WT AGC
WT AGC
15
14
[RESTART]
[FEED]
WT AGC
WT AGC
1
0
After selecting the adjustment value, press the [PAUSE] key.
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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
Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: 0 to 15)
WT MIN AGC
WT MIN AGC
15
14
[RESTART]
[FEED]
WT MIN AGC
WT MIN AGC
1
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
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]
Hold down [PAUSE]
key for 3 sec.
Automatic threshold setting
for the feed gap sensor
PAUSE
TRANSMISSIVE
[FEED] or [RESTART]
REFLECTIVE
Hold down [RESTART] key for 3 sec.
Automatic threshold setting
for the black mark sensor
[PAUSE]
<1>RESET
Reset operation menu
[FEED]
[RESTART]
[PAUSE]
<2>PARAMETER SET
[FEED] [RESTART]
<3>ADJUST SET
Parameter setting menu (Refer to Section 2.2.)
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
Printer Parameter fine adjustment menu (Refer to Section 2.3.)
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<4>DUMP MODE
Dump mode menu
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<5>EXPAND MODE
BASIC expansion menu
Automatic calibration setting menu
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<6>AUTO CALIB.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<7>LAN
LAN enable/disable setting menu
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
Real Time Clock setting menu
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„ 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)
Acceptance of
Status Request
Reset
LED Indication
Restoration
by
No.
1
LCD Message
Printer Status
ON
RESTART
key Yes/No
POWER
ERROR
Command
Yes/No
LINE
ON LINE
ON LINE
~
z
z
z
z
z
Online mode
-----
-----
-----
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Online mode (communicating)
The Top Cover is opened in online mode.
Pause state
A parity, overrun, or framing error has
occurred during a communication by
RS-232C.
2 HEAD OPEN
3 PAUSE
****
z
4 COMMS ERROR
z
A paper jam has occurred during paper
feed.
A problem has occurred at the cutter
module.
The media has run out, or the media is
not loaded properly.
The ribbon has run out.
A feed or an issue was attempted with the
Top Cover opened. (Except when the
[FEED] key is pressed.)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5 PAPER JAM ****
6 CUTTER ERROR****
z
z
7 NO PAPER
****
z
z
8 NO RIBBON ****
9 HEAD OPEN ****
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
z
10 HEAD ERROR
11 EXCESS HEAD TEMP
z
z
The print head has a problem.
The print head is overheated.
The ribbon has been torn. A problem
has occurred with the sensor that
determines the torque for the ribbon
motor.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
12 RIBBON ERROR****
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.
A command error has occurred in
analyzing the command.
-----
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13 SAVING ####&&&&
14 FLASH WRITE ERR.
15 FORMAT ERROR
16 FLASH CARD FULL
z
z
z
z
z
No
No
Display of error
17
Yes
message (See Note.)
18 POWER FAILURE
19 INTIALIZING…
z
z
z
A momentary power failure has occurred.
The flash ROM is being initialized.
Data cannot be read from/written to a
backup EEPROM properly.
No
-----
-----
No
-----
-----
20 EEPROM ERROR
z
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Acceptance of
Restoration
LED Indication
Status Request
by
Reset
Command
No.
LCD Message
Printer Status
ON
RESTART
key Yes/No
POWER
ERROR
LINE
Yes/No
When the following abnormal operations
are performed, a system error occurs:
(a) Command fetch from an odd
address
No
No
(b) Access to word data at an odd
address
(c) Access to long-word data at an odd
address
21 SYSTEM ERROR
z
(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.
100BASE LAN
22
100 Base LAN Board is being initialised.
-----
-----
No
-----
-----
Yes
Yes
z
z
z
z
z
INITIALIZING…
DHCP CLIENT
23
The DHCP client is being initialized.
*When the DHCP function is enabled.
The voltage of the Real Time Clock Battery is
INITIALIZING…
24 LOW BATTERY
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.
Yes
25 RFID WRITE ERROR
26 RFID ERROR
z
z
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]
[ESC] XR; 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1, [LF] [NUL]
Command error
Command error
The following message appears.
The following message appears.
T20G30
XR;0200,0300,045
B-SX8T
V1.0A
B-SX8T
V1.0A
Example 3
XR;0200,0300,045
B-SX8T V1.0A
[ESC] PC001; 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B [LF] [NUL]
Command error
The following message appears.
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.
[FEED]
REFLECTIVE
B-SX8T
TRANSMISSIVE
Vx.x
B-SX8T
Vx.x
[RESTART]
During this media feed,
a threshold is
automatically set.
Press and hold the [PAUSE]
key until more than 1.5 labels
(tags) have been fed.
Press and hold the [PAUSE]
key until more than 1.5 labels
(tags) have been fed.
PAUSE
B-SX8T
Vx.x
[RESTART]
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
Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing
[PAUSE]
PAUSE
B-SX8T
52
Vx.x
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the
number of remaining print count is displayed.
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
<1>RESET
[PAUSE]
Data sent from the host computer is cleared.
ON LINE
B-SX8T
Vx.x
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
Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
[PAUSE]
PAUSE
B-SX8T
52
Vx.x
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of
remaining print count is displayed.
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
<1>RESET
Press the [FEED] key until
<4>DUMP MODE is displayed.
<4>DUMP MODE
Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the dump mode.
[PAUSE]
<4>DUMP MODE
BUFFER RS-232C
Choose a receive buffer to be dumped using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
key.
• RS-232C:
• CENTRO:
RS-232C receive buffer
Centronics receive buffer
[FEED] or [RESTART]
• NETWORK: Network interface receive buffer
• BASIC 1:
• BASIC 2:
• USB:
BASIC interpreter (Interface → Interpreter buffer)
BASIC interpreter (Interpreter → Printer buffer)
USB receive buffer
[PAUSE]
• RF-ID:
RFID receive buffer
<4>DUMP MODE
PRINT ON DEMAND
Choose a printing method using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.
• ON DEMAND: Prints 166 lines of data (approx. 50cm), then stops.
* To print the subsequent data, choose a printing method
again and press the [PAUSE] key.
[FEED] or [RESTART]
[PAUSE]
*
• ALL:
Prints all data in the receive buffer, then stops.
<4>DUMP MODE
NOW PRINTING…
The printer starts printing data in the receive buffer.
<4>DUMP MODE
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
30 7C 7D 7B 44 30 37 37 30 2C 31 31 30 30 2C 30
37 34 30 7C 7D 7B 43 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 33
30 2C 30 30 32 30 2C 30 30 33 30 2C 30 36 36 30
2C 30 2C 32 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 37 30 2C 30
30 32 30 2C 30 30 37 30 2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 2C
39 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 35 30 2C 30 30 32 30
:
{AX;+000,+000,+0
0|}{D0760,1100,0
740|}{C|}{LC;003
0,0020,0030,0660
,0,2|}{LC;0070,0
020,0070,0660,0,
9|}{LC;0050,0020
:
:
44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 7C 7D 7B 50 43 31 30 3B 30
33 35 30 2C 30 34 30 30 2C 31 2C 31 2C 4B 2C 30
30 2C 42 3D 41 42 43 44 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C
DEFGHIJ|}{PC10;0
350,0400,1,1,K,0
0,B=ABCDefghijkl
6D 6E 6F 70 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 32 3B 30 33 33 30
2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 32 37 30 2C 30 32 35 30 2C
41 2C 30 30 2C 42 3D 42 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 33 3B
:
mnop|}{PV02;0330
,0660,0270,0250,
A,00,B=B|}{PV03;
:
:
3B 30 39 30 30 2C 30 31 38 30 2C 54 2C 48 2C 30
35 2C 41 2C 30 3D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30
41 42 43 44 45 7C 7D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
;0900,0180,T,H,0
5,A,0=1234567890
ABCDE|}
:
:
Feed direction
Print Conditions
• 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
* Media length required for printing
all data in the receive buffer.
Interface
Buffer size
Interface
RS-232C
Media length*
RS-232C
Centronics
Network Interface
BASIC 1
BASIC 2
USB
1MB (65536 lines)
1MB (65536 lines)
1MB (65536 lines)
8KB (512 lines)
198.2m
198.2m
198.2m
2m
Centronics
Network Interface
BASIC 1
BASIC 2
USB
8KB (512 lines)
2m
1MB (65536 lines)
8KB (512 lines)
198.2m
8KB (512 lines)
RFID
RFID
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
Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
[PAUSE]
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of
remaining print count is displayed.
PAUSE
B-SX8T
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Vx.x
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
<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
Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
[PAUSE]
PAUSE
B-SX8T
52
Vx.x
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of
remaining print count is displayed.
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
<1>RESET
Press the [FEED] or [RESTART] key
until <6>AUTO CALIB is displayed.
<6>AUTO CALIB
[PAUSE]
Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the automatic calibration.
<6>AUTO CALIB
OFF
Choose an automatic calibration using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.
• OFF:
Not activated
[FEED] or [RESTART]
[PAUSE]
• ON TRANS.: Transmissive (Feed gap) sensor is activated.
• ON REFLECT: Reflective (Black mark) sensor is activated.
<6>AUTO CALIB
NOTES:
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
Press the [PAUSE] key to stop printing.
[PAUSE]
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the number of
remaining print count is displayed.
PAUSE
B-SX8T
52
Vx.x
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
<1>RESET
Press the [RESTART] key.
<7>LAN
Press the [PAUSE] key to enter the LAN Enable/disable setting menu.
[PAUSE]
<7>LAN
ON SNMP ON
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.
[FEED] or [RESTART]
[PAUSE]
• OFF:
LAN is disabled.
<7>LAN
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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
Turn on the printer. “ONLINE” will be displayed on the
LCD.
Power ON
ON LINE
B-SX8T
Vx.x
Press the [PAUSE] key to turn the printer to pause state.
[PAUSE]
The number of remaining print count
NOTE: When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing,
the number of remaining print count is displayed.
PAUSE
B-SX8T
52
Vx.x
Press and hold the [RESTART]
key for 3 seconds or longer.
Hold down the [RESTART] key until the printer enters the
system mode.
<1>RESET
When “<1>RESET” is displayed on the LCD, press the
[RESTART] key until “<8>RTC SET” appears.
Press the [RESTART] key.
<8>RTC SET
Press the [PAUSE] key. The date currently stored in the
real time clock is displayed.
[PAUSE]
<8>RTC SET
DATE
05/01/01
Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables changing the Year.
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
DATE Y 05/01/01
Year
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
DATE M 06/01/01
[PAUSE]
Day
[FEED]
Set the Day with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Press the
<8>RTC SET
DATE D 06/03/01
[RESTART] [PAUSE] key to fix the Day. Then, the time currently stored
in the real time clock is displayed.
[PAUSE]
<8>RTC SET
TIME
00/00/00
(Continued on the next page.)
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3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting
(Continued from the previous page)
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
TIME H 00/00/00
Hour
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
TIME M 10/00/00
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
TIME S 10/30/00
[PAUSE]
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.
<8>RTC SET
LOW BATT. CHECK
[PAUSE]
ON: Low battery check function is activated.
OFF: Low battery check function is not activated. (Default)
[FEED]
<8>RTC SET
[RESTART]
LOW BATT. OFF
Press the [PAUSE] key to fix the setting. Then, the RTC
Data Renewal Timing setting screen is displayed.
[PAUSE]
<8>RTC SET
RENEWAL
Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables choosing the RTC data
renewal timing.
[PAUSE]
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.
[FEED]
[RESTART]
<8>RTC SET
RENEWAL
BATCH
[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:
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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4.1 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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4.2.2 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
MAIN:SA4T-MAIN-20050515.EXE
(SX4-MAIN-20050515.ROM)
7FM01217000:D700
B-SA4T Series
FIRMWARE(BOOT/CG)V1.0
WR. FD-SA-FIRM-BOOT
BOOT:B-SA4T-BOOT-20050515.ROM
7FM01218000:8B00
C/G :B-SA4T-CG-20050515.ROM
7FM01218000:AE00
15th May 2005
V001.000
15th May 2005
Copyright© 2005
V001.000
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Copyright© 2005
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
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
[RESTART]
DOWNLOAD MODE
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)
Busy
(Host ← Printer)
nAck
(Host ← Printer)
DOWNLOAD MODE 2
Data 1 to 8
(Host → Printer)
nStrobe
(Host → Printer)
Busy
(Host ← Printer)
nAck
(Host ← 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.
DOWNLOAD MODE
ERASING…
Data in the Flash ROM is being erased.:
DOWNLOAD MODE
The printer is receiving data.:
RECEIVING…
DOWNLOAD MODE
PROGRAMMING…
Data is being written into the Flash ROM.:
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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.
DOWNLOAD MODE
*** COMPLETE ***
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.
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.
ON LINE
B-SX8T Vx.xx
11. Click on the END button to terminate the download program.
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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.)
5.1 System Requirement
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
5.2 Set up
Setup Disk
The Installation Setup Disk consists of one CD-ROM.
B-SX/SA RFID Analyze Tool
WR.FD-SX-RFID-ANALYZE
V1.5
7FM00111300：V1.5.0
22nd February 2008
V006.000
Copyright © 2008
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Installation Procedure
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 Application Functions
5.3.1 Main Menu
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(5)
(6)
(1)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(16)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Front Feed amount:
Back Feed amount:
Number of test tries:
RFID module select
+9999 ~ -9999
+9999 ~ -9999
999 ~ 0
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Write Test Button
Read Test Button
Test Stop Button
Application End Button
H1: B-9704-RFID-H1-QM/QM-R
U1: B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU/EU-R
(10) Test Results Display Area
(11) Response Data Display Area
(12) Test Status Display Area
(13) Date
H2: B-SX704-RFID-H2 (Japanese model only)
U2: B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R
Tag type select
H1: C220
(14) Time
(5)
(15) Capture Display Area
(16) Communication Status Display Area
(17) Printer Model and Test Mode Display Area
I-Code
ISO15693
Tag it
C320
U1: ISO18000-6B
EPC Class1
EPC C1 Gen2
H2: ISO15693
U2: EPC C1 Gen2
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5.3 Application Functions
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)
4)
5)
Antenna Kind Information
Antenna Position: “Upper”, “Lower”, “In addition to this”
Tag Kind Information: “Toppan”, “OMRON”, “Rafsec”, “Impinj”, “In addition to this”
R/W Number
Tag Number
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)
(3)
Log Save As
Saves text data in the “Results” box of the RFID Analyze Tool screen into a text file.
Text Capture
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)
2)
After “Text Capture” is selected, the menu adds “Close” under “Open”. Selecting “Close” exits
from this function.
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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5.3 Application Functions
Tag Type
Feed Amount
Number of Tries
RFID Module
Type
Communication Settings between PC and Printer
(Serial Port Setting)
Sheet Count
Feed Command
Label Size Command
Printer type
(5)
End (Exit)
Exits from the Analyze Tool program.
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5.3 Application Functions
5.3.3 Tool Menu
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(6)
Status Bar
(1)
Port Open
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
Parity: NONE, EVEN, ODD
Stop bit: 1, 2
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(4)
Test Option
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
Reading Range
Level Range: Start
(9 to 18)
Level Range: End
(9 to 18)
Level Range: Step
PWR Level Change (Power Level Change)
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.
Reading range:
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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5.3 Application Functions
(5)
Sheet Setting
12)
Makes settings for the media to be used.
1)
6)
7)
2)
3)
4)
8)
9)
10)
11)
5)
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)
3)
4)
5)
Size: Label Length
Width: Label Width
Pitch: Effective print length
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)
7)
Cut Type: Non, Cut
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
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.)
Feed Speed (Unit: inch/second): 3, 5, 6, 8, A (10)
B-SX4T: 3, 6, A (10)
8)
9)
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.
12) Exit Button
(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 Application Functions
5.3.4 Help Menu
Displays Printer Version and RFID Module Version.
Printer Version
RFID Module Version
Example
RFID Module Version
Printer 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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5.4 Operatin Procedure
5.4 Operating Procedure
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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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
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. 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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5.4 Operatin Procedure
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-SX704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R: “U2”
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R: “U2”
RFID Module Select
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5.4 Operatin Procedure
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
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)
U2: B-SA704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R EPC C1 Gen2
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU/CN-R
Tag Type
Tag 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) 1st try: 123456789012 → 2nd try: 345678901212 → 3rd try: 567890121234 …
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5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
5.4 Operatin Procedure
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.RFID ANALYZE TOOL
EO13-33002
(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
5.4 Operatin Procedure
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.
Read test
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
Status
Data
Text box
Status bar
Write/Read Results Box (When U2 is selected.)
<AGC Level 00> AGC 1st data: Rank 00 level
<AGC Level 00> AGC 2nd data: Rank 00 level
<AGC Level 00> AGC 3rd data: Rank 00 level
<AGC Level 00> AGC 4th data: Rank 00 level
<AGC Level 00> AGC 5th 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. )
Feed amount
Power Level
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5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL
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5.4 Operatin Procedure
Example
(U1 module)
Write Test
button
Read Test
button
Results box
All read or write test results
Text box
Status bar
Write/Read Results Box
Status Data
Tag ID
Total number of tests
Feed amount
Total number of succeeded tests
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