Bixolon SLP-D420
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1. Enable Rev 1 03 17 SLP D42 5 2 Printer Settings with Utility Program The printer settings utility program offered by the manufacturer can be used to change a variety of basic printer settings The basic settings set via the utility override printer command settings Thus users wishing to use command settings to control the printer should not change the basic settings via the utility Run the BIXOLON United Label Printer Utility from the enclosed CD and click the User Setting Manager button 1 Serial Communications Settings Handshake Stop Bit Data Bit Parity Baud Rate etc can be set 2 Language Selection Code Page and International Character Set can be set 3 Basic Ribbon Size amp Print Density Settings Paper Width and Length Left Right Margins Print Density Label length measurement function etc can be set 4 Hardware Information Storage For user management of equipment the hardware version serial number ID etc can be saved and or confirmed via command User Setting Manager Serial Language Print amp Page Hardware Info Printer Info ena ommunication Setting Hand Shake Hardware Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit Data Length 8 X Unified Label Utilil Si Parity Check No Parity ii Parity Selection Even X Baudrate By Dip Switch Default Setting High performance High reliability Firmware Downloader Firmware Down2. Gap sensor auto calibration is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the label paper correctly Generally a printer is set to detect most gap types but sometimes detection fails and paper continues to be fed without stopping when special paper is used In such cases use the gap sensor auto calibration function to facilitate proper detection 1 Check to see that the paper is aligned correctly 2 Open the paper cover and turn on the printer while holding down the paper feed button The green LED blinks 3 Close the paper cover An information message is printed and the red LED turns on 4 Press the paper feed button 1 Once The LED color changes to orange The previous gap sensor correction value is erased and reset to its default value 2 Twice for automatic sensor calibration The LED color changes to green The gap sensor auto calibration is performed as 2 3 pages of paper are fed continuously 3 Three times for automatic sensor calibration and the label length setting The LED color changes to green The gap sensor auto calibration and label length measurement are performed while slowly feeding 4 5 pages of paper 5 Gap sensor auto calibration is complete Rev 1 03 20 SLP D42 5 5 Gap Sensor Manual Calibration 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 cali
3. The self test checks whether the printer has any problems 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 holding down the FEED button The self test begins 3 The self test prints the current printer status which provides the control ROM version and the DIP switch settings 4 After the self test results are printed out No button input within 2 seconds Normal Print Mode Button pressed once within 2 seconds Hex Dump Mode Button pressed twice within 2 seconds Line Print Mode The BXL POS command set is used in Line Print Mode Received data is printed in sequence similar to a receipt printer Rev 1 03 15 SLP D42 5 Detailed features 5 1 Printer Settings with Dip switches The following functions can be selected using the dip switches Print Speed Print Density Paper Select Auto Cutter Back Feed Paper Sensor Operation Serial Communication Speed and Busy Status The dip switches are located on the bottom of the printer Follow these steps when changing dip switch settings 1 Turn the printer power switch off 2 Turn the printer upside down and remove the dip switch cover on the bottom 3 Flip the dip switch
4. BIXOLON User s Manual Label Printer Rev 1 03 SLP D420 D420E SLP D423 D423E http www bixolon com SLP D42 B Table of Contents Manual Information amp Usage PrecautionS sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 1 Content Confirmation cacccscessesce s vis ccecahiccshcasveacedecnecancatvvasndeunnconcscueasn aveccancaaaoaaadisesaunieuses 7 2 Product Part Names isli li A ira 8 3 Installation amp Usage ali Lalla lilla 10 FLEROWEFCONNEGHO Misano I ORI A TR EEE 10 3 2 Interface Cable Connection nnn tn nee nnnn ennn 11 3 3 Paper Installation zezenen v v Zra TRATTATA RT TANTI 12 34 LED DiSpla yacnan raii TuE Da T T oi i T A E T A E E E A E EEEREN 13 9 9 Test alla Tue nenene a e a e e e a e sessione 14 a aiar 15 Ds Detailed feat reS i iii aaaeeeaa aaa eaaa e aAa aA a OAA aA AE RAEES 16 5 1 Printer Settings with Dip Switches sse eee eee eee 16 5 2 Printer Settings with Utility Program 18 5APAuUSseiCanee enon ha ea ii AT 19 5 4 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration eee 20 5 5 Gap Sensor Manual Calibration esse eee 21 SOTS Ta e TE E E E E E E E E a a ae 22 5 7 Using Fan Fold Paper 24 5 8 Auto Cutter Optlon sce ccesecescresenescreseeepcresenepeceseneperesepepereseneperesereperedenenctesenepereseceseceus 25 6 Cleaning Mead c 2 235523 th at Litorale 26 Gr Cleaning kieadisi re sisi hii lege lado eee gipb alipb a piloni aida 26 6 2 Cleaning Sens
5. as Device Fonts 6 Ethernet interface Manual This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Ethernet interface 7 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 without prior notice Rev 1 03 3 B Safety Precautions SLP D42 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 e This can provoke over heating and a fire If the plug is wet or dirty dry or wipe it before usage If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet do not plug in Be sure to use only standardized multi outlets PROHIBIT Do not pull the cable to unplug e This can damage the cable which is the origin of a fire or a breakdown of the printer PROHIBIT Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet e You can be electrocuted PROHIBIT Rev 1 03 You must use only the supplied adapter It is dangerous to use other adapters ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER PROHIBIT Keep the
6. brate 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 for SLP D420 V1 0 0 ji f Manual Calibration Interface Type Calibration Settings Sensing Value Distribution STEP 1 Start Comm Setting bid Sensing Type lt G LPT Port 0000 B 0000 Label Length mm COM Port 150 Baud Rate 0 Check Sensing Value x Data Bits D High performance High reliability Parity STEP 2 Save Stop Bits Middle Gap Value Firmware Downloader Firmware Downloader Gap Count User Setting Downloader User Setting Manager RIR RRR HT ASRA Calibration Setting Manager Soft Font Downloader Cancel File Transfer PCX File Downloader File Transfer Manager Cancel Calibration RFID 0000 Set Configuration Write Read SLCS Tester 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 Printer will print the scanned values after calibration and the values will appear on the Screen 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 Sa
7. e IEEE1284 Parallel Cable res URB Cable Rev 1 03 7 SLP D42 2 Product Part Names Pause Button Feed Button Cover Lever Printer Head Paper Cover Paper Holder Paper Reflector Sensor Paper Guide amp Gap Sensor Rev 1 03 SLP D42 Fan Fold or External Paper USB Dip Switch IEEE1284 Parallel RS 232C Serial Power Switch Power Jack Auto Cutter Option External Paper Supplier Option Rev 1 03 a SLP D42 3 Installation amp Usage 3 1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below Power Switch AC Adapter 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 jack to the AC adapter 5 Connect the power cord to a power source outlet Rev 1 03 10 SLP D42 3 2 Interface Cable Connection Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards RS 232C Serial IEEE1284 Parallel USB Ethernet exclusively for SLP D420E D423E RS 232 Serial Cable USB Cable IEEE1284 Parallel Cable or LAN Ethernet Cable 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication
8. er manuals is property of the BIXOLON Co Ltd Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material without the express written permission of BIXOLON Co Ltd is strictly prohibited Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability This manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain errors and or omissions BIXOLON Co Ltd is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the information in this manual BIXOLON Co Ltd and its affiliates are not legally liable 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 Rev 1 03 6 SLP D42 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 User s Manual X Optional items ma L RS 232C Serial Cable S
9. es using tweezers or another narrow ended tool Switches are off when up and on when down following the figure 4 New settings take effect when the printer is turned back on xX CAUTION Make sure if the dip switch cover is closed prior to operating Rev 1 03 16 Table 1 Dip Switch 1 SLP D42 No Functions Details l Off 5 0 ips 1 1 Speed Selection On 6 0 ips 4 3 2 Density Off Off Off 6 1 2 Off Off On 8 Off On Off 10 1 3 Density Selection Off On On 12 On Off Off 14 1 4 On Off On 16 On On Off 18 On On On 20 4 5 Exhibition Off Normal Mode Selection On Demo Mode E f Off Label Paper Gi Media Selection On Thermal Continuous Paper Off Without Auto Cuter T E On With Auto Cuter Off Back Feeding Enable IO IE On Back Feeding Disable Table 2 Dip Switch 2 No Functions Details 2 1 Baud Rate 2 1 Off Off 9 600 bps aa Off On 19 200 bps 2 2 On Off 57 600 bps On On 115 200 bps Off Detect Gap 5 Detect Black Mark 2 3 Media Detection On 1 Dip S W 1 6 OFF Reverse Side Black Mark 2 Dip S W 1 6 On Printed Side Black Mark Option 2 4 No Use Default off Off SLCS EPL ZPL 2 5 Emulation On DPL Off Receive Buffer Full 2 6 Busy Condition On Offline Receive Buffer Full 2 7 Paper End Sensor Off Enable Status On Disable 2 8 Long Label Off Disable Split Printing On
10. he paper in the same way as pan fold paper External Paper Supplier Rev 1 03 24 SLP D42 5 8 Auto Cutter Option For auto paper cutting products equipped with auto cutter are available In factory setting the auto cutter is attached For printers with auto cutter the dip switches from 1 to 7 are set to On The paper installation method is the same as paper with no auto cutter Rev 1 03 25 SLP D42 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 Xx CAUTION Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning As the print head gets very hot during printing if intending to clean the print head turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2 3 minute before commencement When cleaning the print head take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head Printer Head is susceptible to damage from static electricity etc Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and or damaged in any way 6 1 Cleaning Head 1 Open the paper cover and Ribbon Assembly and then use the cleaning pen to clean the head in the direction from the center of the head to the edges 2 After cleaning the head do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates completely 1 2 min and the prin
11. loa etting Downloader User Setting Manager Factory Font Downloader Calibration Setting Manager Soft Font Downloader File Transfer PCX File Downloader File Transfer Manager RFID SLCS Tester Set Configuration Write Read Rev 1 03 18 SLP D42 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 will result in the temporary stoppage of printing after the currently printed label is completed and a change in the LED status Status LED Green Blinking Error LED Red On 2 While the print job is paused press the Pause button again to resume printing 5 3 2 Print Cancellation 1 During label printing and or pause mode pressing the Cancel button enters the print cancellation mode 2 The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode All label printing cancelled All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted All received data deleted 3 The LED status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows Status LED Green On Error LED Red Blinking 4 While in the print cancellation mode press the Cancel button again to return to print standby mode Rev 1 03 19 SLP D42 5 4 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration
12. ors Roller or and Paper Path nn 27 My APperdikisi aaa 28 LEZ sle la nT 28 2 GEMIME AM OM T 29 T3 Label Ty POS vasata sac aaa cane tats oes tave ate taty aster atei E tare atene oe tues tabs tas tdl 29 Rev 1 03 2 SLP D42 E Manual Information This user manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required xX 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 The following functions are available 1 Firmware Downloader 2 Factory Font Downloader 3 Soft Font or Downloadable font Downloader 4 PCX File Downloader 5 User Setting Manager 6 File Transfer Manager 7 SLCS Tester 3 Z Driver Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the Z Driver which contains a function that can reduce A4 sized original copy data to 4 inch size 4 Programming SLCS Manual This manual provides information on label printer commands 5 True Font Downloader Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can download True Fonts and facilitate their usage
13. per 10 90 RH Storage x 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 Rev 1 03 28 SLP D42 7 2 Certification 1 EMC amp Safety Standards e Europe CE EMC CB Scheme IEC60950 1 GS EN60950 1 2001 e North America FCC rules parts 15B A WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON 2 CE Mark EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55002 1994 A1 1995 A2 1997 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN6100 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 EN6100 4 3 2002 A1 2002 EN6100 4 4 2004 EN6100 4 5 1995 A1 2001 EN6100 4 6 1996 A1 2001 EN6100 4 8 1993 A1 2001 EN6100 4 11 1994 A1 2001 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Safety EN60950 1 2001 3 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment 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 re
14. plastic bag out of children s reach If not a child may put the bag on his head PROHIBIT Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object A damaged cable can cause a fire PROHIBIT CAUTION SLP D42 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 Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains After the disappearance of the smoke call your dealer to repair it TO UNPLUG Install the printer on the stable surface If the printer falls down it can be broken and you can hurt yourself PROHIBIT Do not let water or other foreign objects in the printer If this happened switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer 2 o d g PROHIBIT Rev 1 03 Keep the desiccant out of children s reach If not they may eat it PROHIBIT Use only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble repair or remodel it for yourself Call your dealer when you need these services Do not touch the blade of auto cutter DISASSEMBLING PROHIBITED Do not use the printer when it is out of order This can cause a fire or an electrocution Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer TO UNPLUG SLP D42 B Other Precautions The copyright for this user manual and various oth
15. port For a Serial cable secure by tightening the screws on both sides For a Parallel cable secure by fastening the clips on both sides Connect USB cable when using USB interface Connect LAN cable when using Ethernet interface Rev 1 03 11 SLP D42 3 3 Paper Installation 2 Spread the paper holder and insert 1 Open the Paper Cover paper as shown 4 Adjust the paper guide to the width of 3 Whether the paper label is wound the paper inwards or outwards its printing surface must face up Paper Guide 5 Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard 12 Rev 1 03 3 4 LED Display SLP D42 Pause During print jobs this button can be used to temporarily cease printing and or again to resume printing Status The current printer status can be viewed Refer to table Error The current printer status can be viewed Refer to table Feed Cancel Paper feed or cancel the print job The current printer status can be viewed via the printer s LED display LED Type E Salus Error Printer Status Normal status on standby to receive date from the Green On Green On host e g PC Red On Red Blinking Paper cover opened Red On Orange Blinking No paper Print stoppage due to TPH print head overheating Red On Green Blinking Printing resumes automatically after a certain period of time if the temperature of TPH dro
16. ps Off Red On On standby for user button input for automatic sensor level correction as Print stoppage after input of Pause button Press Green Rinsing DECCA Pause button again to resume printing Print cancellation after input of Cancel button Press Green On Red Blinking Cancel button to return to standby mode all data received deleted in Cancel mode Green On Off Power Save mode activated Power Save Mode When the printer is not used the Power Save mode is activated to save power If the printer is not used for more than 180 seconds it enters the Power Save mode If a print command or external input is given the Power Save mode is deactivated Rev 1 03 13 SLP D42 3 5 Test printing 3 5 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 5 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 03 14 SLP D42 4 Self Test
17. tailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of purchase contracts This product should not be combined with other commercial waste for disposal tZ This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the ii 7 3 Label Types The label types used with this printer are as follows e DIP Switch Labels PP s Other Labels PET Rev 1 03 29
18. ter has completely dried xX Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print quality deterioration Rev 1 03 26 SLP D42 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 Paper Roller R Paper Holder 0 07 Paper Guide amp Gap Sensor Platen Roller Rev 1 03 27 SLP D42 7 Appendix 7 1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Direct Thermal Printing Dot Density SLP D420 203 dpi 8 dot mm Printer SLP D423 300 dpi 11 8 dot mm Printing Width Max 104 mm Printing Speed SLP D420 152 mm sec 6ips SLP D423 100 mm sec 4ips Width 25 116 mm Paper Roll Max 130mm Core 25 4 38 1mm 1 1 5 AC Input Voltage AC 100 240V Adapter Frequency 50 60 Hz Output Voltage DC 24V 0 45 C Operating Usage Teinpetalute 20 60 C Storage Conditions Humidity 10 80 RH Operating except for pa
19. ve 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 03 21 SLP D42 5 6 The Peel Off As a function that is used to peel off labels it is used only with label paper 1 Open the paper cover 2 Open the label peel off cover and set the peeler switch to the ON position Check to see that the LED has turned on 3 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 Rev 1 03 22 SLP D42 4 Adjust the paper guides and close the label peel off cover 5 Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard 23 Rev 1 03 SLP D42 5 7 Using Fan Fold Paper Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows 5 7 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 7 2 When Using Pan Fold Paper 1 Insert the paper through the slot on the rear of the printer 2 Adjust the paper holders and guides to the width of the paper Paper Holder Fixed 5 7 3 When using large capacity paper roll option X install t
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