Bixolon SLP-TX400
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1. Head Cover Paper Roller Ridges Black Mark amp Notch Sensor Paper Holder 2 Paper Guide Gap Sensor Peel off Sensor gt Platen Roller Option Ridges Peel off Roller Rev 1 04 36 SLP TX400x TX403x 7 Appendix 7 1 Specifications Dot Density SLP TX400 203 dpi 8 dot mm SLP TX403 300 dpi 11 8 dot mm SLP TX403 Max 105 7 mm Printing Speed SLP TX400 Max 178 mm sec Max 7ips SLP TX403 Max 127 mm sec De 5ips Width 25 116 mm Paper Rol Max130mm 25 4 38 1mm 1 1 5 ran EE Max 300m 33 110mm 1 3 4 3 Ribbon Type Outside Wax Wax Resin Resin Core 0 5 1 Fa AC 100 240V Frequency 50 60 Hz dl Output Voltage DC 24V 5 40 C Operating Usage 20 60 C Storage Conditions Humidity 10 80 RH Operating except for paper 10 90 RH Storage Temperature Xx Note Printing speed can vary depending on the data transmission speed and combination of control commands This equipment is indooruse and all the communication hiring are limited to inside of the building The switch is the disconnecting device Turn off switch from any hazard 7 2 Label Types The label types used with this printer are as follows e Control Labels PP e Other Labels PET Rev 1 04 372. Serial Parallel OUSE Ethernet Manual Calibration Communication Setting LPT Port Sensing Value Distribution Sel le caesar 0000 Downloader HELL Sensing Type COM Port COMI v ooog ooog aa OB 0000 Baud Rate 115200 ME r 0000 Label Length imm Printer Tool 0000 ait 7 agd LODO Check Sensing Value 0000 m 0000 RFID 0000 STEP 2 Save agd a000 Middle Gap value 0000 Gap Count 0000 0000 o000 0000 o000 0000 0000 0000 o000 ooog Cancel 0000 OOOO Cancel Calibration 0000 Copyright C BIXGLON Co 1 Select the sensing type and input the label length by millimeter and click on Check Sensing Value tap Then printer starts to calibrate 2 The scanned values will appear on the Utility 3 Optimal sensing values will appear in black bold letters on the left of the utility screen and select one of the values and click on Save Calibration 4 If chosen value does not work properly please try the other values among the black bold letters 5 To go back to the initial value please click on Cancel Calibration Rev 1 04 26 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 9 Cover Closing Mode 1 About Cover Closing Mode The printed area may become out of range of paper if the paper is not in the accurate printing position when the cover is opened and closed e The printer is put to Cover Closing Mode instead of Print Standby Mode when the cover is closed in order to prevent this problem and it waits for user
3. BIXOLON User s Manual Label Printer Rev 1 04 SLP TX400 TX400E SLP TX403 TX403E http www bixolon com SLP TX400x TX403x E Table of Contents Xx Manual Information amp Usage Precautions ooccoccconcconccnonenanonononnconccnanenarenaronnrnanrnanenano 3 i CONTENT COMTI ATI ON tai 7 2 PrOQUEL Part NAMES aia ia 8 3 Installation S Usage 10 A E PP E PU II A 10 3 2 Interface Cable Connect Na iaa s 11 o3 PIperinsbllbiolies lia 13 s 4Ribboninstalialion ai 14 FSPED bprr ai alici iii ito li ita i ili 18 OTE S DANU RR RR ete ee E E ITA 20 A SE TES PAI PC II o Po 21 5 Detailed eclesial pct 22 5 1 Printer setting using utility program 22 5 2 Stand alone Configuration Mode 23 eases 24 524 Media Gala Nara 25 5 59 Mart Media Detecta ar 26 5 6Gap Sensor AUO Calibration Mode assai 26 5 7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode 27 5 8 Manual Calibration MOdEe i 28 5 9 Cover Closing Mode iii 29 5 1 O Data DUMP WOO sai iii 29 ERFAR oki lane A o o vee eee 30 O 12 FIIMWare DOWN OAC sarna 30 Sa Ol A ial ed A eee cia 31 SAUS O Fall O10 A dc seas arocwkateh acs race desaceuetone 33 5 15 Auto Cuter SEP 1XA0XC onu a 34 6 Cleaning Headline 35 0 1 GlCaNlG HET aR ti 35 6 2 Cleaning Sensors Roller or and Paper Path ooccccccnccocnccocnccocnccononononccnnnnoncncnnoos 36 TP DC
4. Configuration Mode Various modes can be executed using buttons and LED only 5 2 1 How to start stand alone configuration mode The printer mode is set to Printer Setting Mode when the Pause button is pressed for two seconds while in Print Standby Mode Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand along Configuration Mode e When the printer enters into this mode the status of LED 1 and LED 2 are changed sequentially e When the Feed button is pressed at specific LED color combination the corresponding printer operation will be selected 5 2 2 List of supported functions Sequence Red Blink four times Factory Reset Orange On Red Blink four times Data Dump Mode Green Binkfourtimes On Orange Blinkfourtimes i Red Binkfourtimes i e 8 MA Rev 1 04 23 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 3 Pause Cancel During multiple page print jobs the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and cancel the print job altogether respectively Print Pause Resume Print Cancel Standby 5 3 1 Pause Resume Function 1 When printing labels pressing the Pause button 2 The printer will pause after finishing the current label printing and the status of LED will be as follows LED 1 Green Blink LED 2 Red On 3 While the print job is paused press the Pause button again to resume printing 5 3 2 Print Cancellation 1 During label printing a
5. input The status of LEDS are as follows in this mode LED 1 Green Blink LED 2 Green Blink The data received during Cover Close Mode are not printed and they are printed automatically when the printer recovers to the Print Standby Mode 2 How to switch the printer from Cover Close Mode to Print Standby Mode e Press the Pause button to switch to Print Standby Mode without feeding any paper Press the Feed button to feed one page to align the paper position and switch to the Print Standby Mode 5 10 Data Dump Mode This function can be used to diagnose the communication issues when the printing does not work correctly In this mode the received data are not analyzed and printed instead they are dumped in hex format without processing Turn the printer off and on to recover to the Print Standby Mode 5 10 1 How to start Data Dump Mode 1 Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode 2 Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand along Configuration Mode 3 Press the Feed button at the sixth LED sequence in 5 2 2 LED 1 Orange LED 2 Red 4 times Blink to enable Data Dump Mode Rev 1 04 29 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 11 Factory Reset This function is used to reset the printer settings to factory default settings 5 11 1 How to reset the printer 1 Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode 2 Both LEDs will change to orange color and the
6. this manual BIXOLON Co Ltd and its affiliates are not legally liable United States excluded for any damages loss costs and or expenses that result from the breakdown malfunction and or misuse of the product due to violation or neglect of the operation and maintenance information and instructions provided by the BIXOLON Co Ltd as well as from the unauthorized alteration repair and or modification of the product by the user and or third party BIXOLON Co Ltd is not legally liable for any damages and or issues resulting from the use of options and or parts that are not authentic BIXOLON products or authorized products A WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON E WEEE Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the corresponding item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate marked items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustained reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retaller where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items Commerc
7. INGUIN ziali RR RL 37 TM DOSCIIC ANIONS asia Sloth edad LG A LL 37 Te LADO NV OC Srita oro EE erae 37 Rev 1 04 2 SLP TX400x TX403x E Manual Information This user manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological issues and areas 1 Windows Driver Manual This manual provides information on the installation instructions and main functions of the Windows Driver 2 Unified Label Printer Utility Manual This manual provides information on the usage of software for function selection of this product operating condition modification etc 3 Programming SLCS Manual This manual provides information on label printer commands 4 True Font Downloader Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can download True Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts 5 Ethernet interface Manual This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Ethernet interface 6 Label design program Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the Windows PC program that can make labels by adding text graphics or barcodes at desired positions We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality of all our products In following product specifications and or user manual content may be changed with
8. Orange Rev 1 04 19 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 6 Test printing 3 6 1 Printing using Windows driver 1 Install the Windows driver Refer to the Windows driver manual in the CD for the installation procedure 2 Set the port of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used Refer to the Ethernet interface user s manual in the CD when using Ethernet interface 3 Print the test page using the Print test page function of Windows driver 3 6 2 Printing using label design program The label design program is included in the separate CD 1 Install the label design program 2 Refer to the Label Design Program Manual included in the CD and set the interface 3 Print the test page after designing a label Rev 1 04 20 SLP TX400x TX403x 4 Self Test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems Firmware version printer configuration information printing quality checking pattern and peripheral configuration information etc Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer s label peel off option If the printer does not function properly contact an authorized dealer The self test checks the following 1 Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly 2 Turn on the power while pressing the feed button then self test will begin Hold the button for about five seconds Rev 1 04 21 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 Detailed features 5 1 P
9. X400x TX403x 5 14 Using Fan Fold Paper Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows 5 14 1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other cutting instrument x CAUTION Take care not to injure the hands and or any other part of the body when performing this step Remove 5 14 2 When Using Pan Fold Paper 1 Insert the paper at the rear of the printer using the slot and guides 2 Adjust the holder and guides to the width of the paper Holder Paper Holder 5 14 3 When using large capacity paper roll option Xx install the paper in the same way as pan fold paper External Paper Supplier LES 400G Rev 1 04 33 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 15 Auto Cutter SLP TX40xC For auto paper cutting products equipped with auto cutter are available In factory setting the auto cutter is attached Auto Cutter can be controlled by command And default setting can be changed by Unified Label Utility Xx The paper installation method is the same as paper with no auto cutter Rev 1 04 34 SLP TX400x TX403x 6 Cleaning Head Printing quality might be degraded by dust foreign substance adhesive substance or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer When dirty clean the print head as follows x CAUTION Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning As the print head gets
10. and unplug the set from the mains After the disappearance of the smoke call your dealer to repair it TO UNPLUG PROHIBIT Install the printer on the stable surface Use only approved accessories and do not try to l i mble repair or rem I it for rself e If the printer falls down it can be broken and you can hurt disassemble repalr or remodel It for yourse yourself e Call your dealer when you need these services Do not touch the blade of auto cutter DISASSEMBLING a PROHIBIT PROHIBITED Do not let water or other foreign objects in the Do not use the printer when it is out of order This printer can cause a fire or an electrocution If this happened switch off and unplug the printer before Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer calling your dealer PROHIBIT TO UNPLUG Rev 1 04 9 SLP TX400x TX403x HM Other Precautions The copyright for this user manual and various other manuals is property of the BIXOLON Co Ltd Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material without the express written permission of BIXOLON Co Ltd is strictly prohibited Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability This manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain errors and or omissions BIXOLON Co Ltd is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the information in
11. ct USB B Type Cable to the USB port Rev 1 04 12 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 3 Paper Installation 1 Open the Paper Cover 2 Spread the paper holder and insert paper as shown 3 Open the Ribbon Assembly and spread 4 Feed the paper between the Paper the paper guide Guide on both sides Ribbon Assembly 5 After Installation the paper manually set the sensor Gap amp Black Mark and Paper Guide to the correct position EIA Y re N I La AS IA IA IA SS wr TS A 1 YA N aN IVA N A A ax ESA TT 77 Ad SN ci gt Moveable hath Gap Sensor Moveable Black Mark Sensor and Notch Sensor 6 Close the Ribbon Assembly until a click sound is heard close the Paper Cover Rev 1 04 13 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 4 Ribbon Installation 3 4 1 Type of Ribbon 1 Type by Film Coating Location Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used 0 X Coated Area Surface to be printed Coated Area Surface to be printed Outside Ribbon Inside Ribbon Note Follow the procedure described below to determine the coating surface of the ribbon Ribbon test using adhesive material Perform contact test in order to determine which side is coated if there are useable labels Complete the following steps to carry out the contact test Remove the liner from the label Put a piece of adhe
12. discard as its use is required 2 As the ribbon holder is required for continuous use make sure not to misplace it Rev 1 04 17 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 5 LED Display 3 5 1 Button Operations before Feed 2 Operation procedure Printer operation mode operation Cancel do e Apply power while pressing the button n Power OFF Press Self test Printing Mode si Hold the button for about 9 five seconds Print Press the button softly Press o l Feed Mode Standby and release it immediately e Press the button for two Print l Stand alone Press seconds and continue to i Standby hold configuration Mode Durin e Press the button softly and a 9 Press a y Print Cancel Mode printing release it immediately Durin e Press the button soft a g Press o Y Print Pause Mode printing and release it immediately Rev 1 04 18 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 5 2 LED indicator for various printer statuses LED 1 LED 2 Printer Status Color Status Status Print standb mode mea ems Ribbon is not detected Paper jam gap black mark is not Orange Error mode Ca eds MI Eror mods meda caen re IICA Mode switchin Orange On ao 9 Mode switching notification notification Print is paused temporarily Wait Green Blink On Wait for input for button input Cover Close Mode Wait for button Green Blink Green Blink Wait for input input Print Cancel Mode Wait for button Green Blink Wait for input Apt Blink
13. ial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of purchase contracts This product should not be combined with other commercial waste for disposal Rev 1 04 6 SLP TX400x TX403x 1 Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and or missing Power Cord Users Manual Core CD User s Manual X Optional items it SB RS 232C Serial Cable Gi 7 Yo IEEE1284 Parallel Cable E TS USB Cable Rev 1 04 gt SLP TX400x TX403x 2 Product Part Names Pause Button Cover Peel off Option Ribbon Assembly Paper Cover Printer Head Black Mark amp Notch Sensor Paper Holder Peel off Sensor Option Paper Guide Gap Sensor Rev 1 04 8 SLP TX400x TX403x Fan Fold or Exter Paper USB IEEE1284 Parallel Power Switch RS 232C Serial Power Jack Cover Peel off Auto Cutter Option Option External Paper Supplier Option Rev 1 04 L SLP TX400x TX403x 3 Installation amp Usage 3 1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below OFF Power Switch Power Cord 1 Turn off the printer power switch 2 Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source 3 Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector 4 Connect the power cord to the AC adap
14. irst time When the newly installed paper is a different paper type e When printer position is not accurate or printer does not stop in the right position 5 4 3 How to perform media calibration e The following four methods of media calibration can be used depending on the conditions Smart Media Detection Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Manual Calibration Mode e Why are several calibration methods provided Multiple labels should be scanned for media calibration and more accurate sensitivity calibration can be performed when more labels are scanned The number of labels to scan for sensor sensitivity adjustment depends on various conditions such as label paper material color surface status thickness gap length pre printed pattern etc Four different media calibration modes are provided for compromise between prevention of excessive use of paper and accuracy of sensor sensitivity adjustment Smart media detection mode that allows for adjustment of sensitivity with minimum amount of scanning should be good enough for most cases with general labels Try various methods in order of Smart Media Detection gt Gap Sensor Automatic Calibration gt Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration gt Manual Calibration Mode Rev 1 04 25 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 5 Smart Media Detection Printer executes this function when necessary without user input and media configuration can be c
15. nd or pause mode pressing the Cancel button enters the print cancellation mode 2 The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode AII label printing cancelled All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted All received data deleted 3 The LED Status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows LED 1 Green On LED 2 Red Blinking 4 While in the print cancellation mode press the Cancel button again to return to print standby mode Rev 1 04 24 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 4 Media Calibration This printer has been designed to recognize the gaps with most print papers but sometimes it may not recognize the gap and keep feeding paper if a special type of paper is used In this case run Auto Calibration function so that the printer can recognize the gap BIXOLON printer provides various media calibration methods in order to accommodate various special paper types 5 4 1 About media calibration e This function is for adjusting the sensitivity of the paper detection sensor for accurate printing position control and measuring actual length of paper Sensor sensitivity adjustment The purpose is to detect the identifier gap black mark groove of installed label printer Paper length measurement Accurate length is required to rotate the printing orientation The purpose is to detect the change of paper type 5 4 2 When is media calibration required e When the printer is installed f
16. ompleted with Smart Media Detection function for most print papers Papers with gap and black mark can be identified without separate settings e 3 5 pages of labels will be used depending on the type of paper Smart Media Detection function is executed in the followings cases When the printer is installed first time it is executed through Feed button or print command When change paper length is detected during feeding or printing When the paper type entered by command is different from the configured paper type After reset with factory settings Smart Media Detection function will be turned off after setting the sensor sensitivity using Automatic Calibration Mode or Manual Media Calibration mode and it will be enabled again after resetting the printer with factory settings 5 6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function Printer feeds paper and calibrates Gap Sensor automatically The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode 5 6 1 Procedure to run the calibration e Press the Feed button at 4th LED sequence in 5 2 2 LED 1 Orange LED 2 Green Blink four times to start Gap Sens
17. or Automatic Calibration Mode Rev 1 04 26 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function Printer feeds paper and calibrates Black Mark Sensor automatically The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode 5 1 Procedure to run calibration Press the Feed button at 5th LED sequence in 5 2 2 LED 1 Orange LED 2 Orange Blink four times to start Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode Rev 1 04 2 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 8 Manual Calibration Mode Manual calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap or black mark even after auto calibration has been executed Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer The utility can be obtained from the enclosed CD or downloaded from the Internet via the BIXOLON website www bixolon com Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program Please the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type Unified Label Utility 11 Version 2 0 3 Interface Type Llser Setting x
18. out prior notice Rev 1 04 3 SLP TX400x TX403x MH Safety Precautions In using the present appliance please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death Do not plug several products in one multi outlet You must use only the supplied adapter e This can provoke over heating and a fire e It is dangerous to use other adapters e If the plug is wet or dirty dry or wipe it before usage e If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet do not plug in Be sure to use only standardized multi outlets ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER PROHIBIT Say a Do not pull the cable to unplug Keep the plastic bag out of children s reach e This can damage the cable which is the origin of a fire or a If not a child may put the bag on his head breakdown of the printer PROHIBIT Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object You can be electrocuted e A damaged cable can cause a fire PROHIBIT dai Rev 1 04 4 SLP TX400x TX403x CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance If you observe a strange smoke odor or noise from the printer unplug it before taking following measures Keep the desiccant out of children s reach e If not they may eat it Switch off the printer
19. printer will be set to Stand along Configuration Mode 3 Press the Feed button at the third LED sequence in 5 2 2 LED 1 Green LED 2 Red 4 times Blink to reset the printer to factory settings and Smart Media Detection function will be executed 5 12 Firmware Download Dip Switch pa Oo Refer to the Firmware download manual in the CD for the installation procedure x CAUTION Make sure if the dip cover is closed prior to operating Rev 1 04 30 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 13 The Peel Off As a function that is used to peel off labels it is used only with label paper After adjusting the peeler switch power must be turned off and on in order for the operation to be acknowledged 1 Open the paper cover 2 Open the Ribbon Assembly 3 Open the label peel off cover and set the peeler switch to the ON position Check to see that the LED has turned on 4 Remove one sheet of the label paper and insert the paper as shown in the image below Prior to removing a label the peeler switch must be set to the ON position Remove Rev 1 04 31 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 Adjust the paper guides and close the label peel off cover 6 Close the Ribbon Assembly until a click sound is heard close the Paper Cover 7 Turn the printer off and on Rev 1 04 32 SLP T
20. ribbon length of 300m 1 core To use a 74m 0 5 core ribbon adjust rotate the Knob in the direction of 74m prior to use When the cover is outside the knob as shown in the image the ribbon length is setto 74m If the cover is inside the knob as shown in Image B the ribbon length is set to 300m Knob Cover Image A 74m Image B 800m M Knob Adjustment Grasp the ribbon while it is fitted and rotate the knob as shown in the image n E A Knob Ribbon Rev 1 04 16 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 4 5 Narrow Ribbon Installation When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or lower install in a centered position on the holder ribbon 3 4 6 Ribbon Removal 1 Use a knife or other sharp edged object to cut the ribbon Take care not to injure hands 2 Open the ribbon assembly and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right 3 Detach the ribbon holder from the ribbon and core Cutting 3 4 7 Ribbon Sensor Activation Ribbon detection sensor is disabled by default factory settings Check the settings related to ribbon detection sensor if printing does not stop when the printer is out of ribbon or ribbon is broken Ribbon detection sensor can be enabled by command control And default setting can be changed by Unified Label Utility Xx CAUTION 1 When replacing a ribbon keep affixed the core of the fully used ribbon to the ribbon coiling portion on the other side and do not
21. rinter setting using utility program Various printer settings can be changed using the utility program Unified Label Utility Functions that can be used with the utility program are as follows 1 Serial communication settings Handshake Stop bit Data bit Parity and Baud rate can be configured 2 Basic printer settings Paper size printing speed and density paper type and use of ribbon can be configured 3 Language setting Code page can be configured 4 Media sensor manual calibration function This function can be used to detect special type or special material paper that is not detected through automatic calibration function Refer to M Manual Calibration page for more details 5 Other functions for printer test are also provided Refer to the United Label Printer Utility Manual contained in the CD for more detailed information Unified Label Utility 11 Version 2 0 3 Interface Type User Setting Serial Parallel Ouse Ethernet Communication Setting User Setting Manager LPT Port Downloader e COM Port COMI 5d Serial Basic Advanced Real Time Clock Language Others Baud Rate 115200 Al Serial Communication Setting E Printer Tool Data Bits 3 vw i Baudrate Parity None v Stop Bits A a Data Length IP Parity RFID Port i Stop Bit Protocol mode Copyright C BIXOLON Default Setting Rev 1 04 22 SLP TX400x TX403x 5 2 Stand alone
22. sive surface of the label on the outer inner surface of the ribbon and apply pressure Remove the label from the ribbon Check whether adhesive surface of the label is stained by black ink ribbon 2 Type by Roll Core This printer can be used to one inch or half inch core ribbon For a 1 inch core a roll core must be used The holder ribbon and roll core of the fully used ribbon must be reused Do not discard O LD one inch Rev 1 04 14 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 4 2 Inserting a One Inch Core Ribbon 1 Insert the Holder ribbon into the core and ribbon keep note of ribbon printing direction Core one inch Holder ribbon 2 Open the ribbon assembly and insert the 3 Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon right 4 Press the Close area to shut the ribbon assembly 3 4 3 Inserting a Half Inch Core Ribbon 1 Open the ribbon assembly and insert the 2 Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon right Keep note of ribbon printing direction Rev 1 04 15 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 4 4 Knob Adjustment by Ribbon Length Ribbon lengths of 74m 100m 0 5 core and 300m 1 core can all be used with this product Adjust the knob accurately according to the ribbon length 74 300 m Exercise care as print quality and operation can be affected e The product is shipped with a default setting for a
23. ter 5 Connect the power cord to a power source outlet Rev 1 04 10 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 2 Interface Cable Connection 3 2 1 Standard Model Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards RS 232C Serial Cable IEEE1284 Parallel Cable USB B Type Cable RS 232 Serial Cable USB Cable IEEE1284 Parallel Cable 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used Connect the RS 232C Serial Cable to the SERIAL port and tighten the screw on both sides Connect the IEEE1284 Parallel Cable to the PARALLEL port and fasten the clips on both sides Connect USB B Type cable to the USB port Rev 1 04 11 SLP TX400x TX403x 3 2 2 Ethernet Model SLP TX40xE Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards RS 232C Serial Cable LAN Ethernet Cable USB A Type WLAN Dongle USB B Type Cable USB B Type Cable USB A Type RS 232C Serial Cable WLAN Dongle LAN Ethernet Cable 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used Connect the RS 232C Serial Cable to the SERIAL port and tighten the screw on both sides Connect the LAN Ethernet Cable to the ETHERNET port Connect USB A Type WLAN Dongle to the HOST port Conne
24. very hot during printing if intending to clean the print head turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2 3 minute before commencement When cleaning the print head take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head Printer Head is susceptible to damage from static electricity etc Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and or damaged in any way 6 1 Cleaning Head 1 Open the paper cover and Ribbon Assembly and then use the cleaning pen to clean the head in the direction from the center of the head to the edges 2 After cleaning the head do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates completely 1 2 min and the printer has completely dried Xx Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print quality deterioration Rev 1 04 39 SLP TX400x TX403x 6 2 Cleaning Sensors Roller or and Paper Path 1 Open the paper cover and ribbon assembly and remove the paper and ribbon 2 Remove any dust or foreign substance using dry cloth or cotton swab 3 Soak the cloth or cotton swab in alcohol for medical use and use it to remove adhesive foreign substances or other pollution materials 4 After cleaning the parts do not use the printer until the alcohol evaporates completely 1 2 min and the printer has completely dried Xx Clean the parts when there is a degradation of performance in printing quality or paper detection
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