TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-SX8T SERIES
Schallemission unter 70dB A nach DIN 45635 oder ISO
IP20
CE Compliance for EU only
VORSICHT
B-SX8T SERIES
Owners Manual
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
Waste Recycling information for users
For safety
For all countries and areas
For Europe
Safety Summary
Meanings of Each Symbol
Safety Summary
Request Regarding Maintenance
Precautions
ON LINE OPERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRINTER SETUP
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4. MAINTENANCE
1.2 Features
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
Wing Bolt 2 pcs
1.3 Accessories
Supply Holder Frame L
1 pc
1.4.3 Rear View
1.4.1 Dimensions
1.4 Appearance
1.4.2 Front View
1.4.4 Operation Panel
1.4.5 Interior
Caution Label
Usage
1.5 Options
Option Name
Type
2. PRINTER SETUP
2. PRINTER SETUP
Setup Flow
Procedure
2.2. Assembling the Supply Holder Frame
2.1 Installation
Example of US Type
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord
2.4 Loading the Media
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
11. Feed the media until it extends past the Platen
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Detail of Fixed Sensor
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Fixed sensor Movable sensor
Detail of Movable Sensor
Feed Gap Sensor position adjustment
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Sensor
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Black Mark Sensor position adjustment
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Batch mode
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Strip mode Option
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Cut mode Option
Head Lever
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Label or Thin media
Tag paper or Thick paper
2.5 Loading the Ribbon
1. Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position
2. Open the Top Cover, Right Side Cover, and the Head Lock Plate
2.5 Loading the Ribbon Cont
7. Close the Head Lock Plate, Right Side Cover, and Top Cover
2.5 Loading the Ribbon Cont
2.6 Connecting the Printer to Your Host Computer
2.7 Turning the Printer ON
Power Switch
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How to enter the System Mode
2.8 Setting an Operating Environment
While “2PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message
2.8.1 Parameter Setting
Display, press the PAUSE key to enter the Parameter Setting Mode
The Parameter Setting Mode contains the following sub menus. Each
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
2 Character Zero Selection
1 Character Code Selection
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2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
3 Baud Rate Selection
4 Data Length Selection
5 Stop Bit Length Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
XON/XOFF mode XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY DTR mode READY/BUSY DTR mode
XON/XOFF mode RTS mode
Activated
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
8 LCD Language Selection
9 Auto Forward Wait Selection
up to -5.0 mm
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
10 Head Up Cut Selection
Pressing the FEED key one time causes a -0.1mm change
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
11 Ribbon Save Function Selection
12 Control Code Selection
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2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
13 Ribbon Type Selection
Transparent ribbon Non transparent ribbon
The FEED key will feed one media when
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
14 Strip Wait Status Selection
15 FEED Key Function Selection
Windows code
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
16 KANJI Code Selection
17 EURO Code Selection
18 Auto Print Head Check Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
A rise of ACK signal
A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time
Unavailable
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
20 Web Printer Function Selection
21 Media Sensor Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
22 Input Prime Selection
23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection
2PARAMETER SET PLUG & PLAY OFF
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
24 Plug & Play Selection
25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection
STD 3 inch/second LOW 2 inch/second
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
26 Pre-Strip Selection
27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection
TYPE2 Specification for specific home delivery company
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
28 Maxi Code Specification Selection
TYPE1 Compatible specification with the B-X series
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting
Print Conditions
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
Print speed 4”/sec Printing mode Depends on the selection in use
The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded
2.8.4 Automatic Calibration
Not activated Activated Feed gap sensor Activated Black mark sensor
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2.8.5 LAN Setting
LAN is disabled LAN and SNMP are enabled
LAN is enabled but SNMP is disabled
2 Time Setting
1 Date Setting
the low battery check function to
2.8.6 Real Time Clock Setting 3 Low Battery Check Setting
Cont
1. Be sure to load the battery and set
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2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP
Power OFF
While holding down the FEED and PAUSE keys, turn on the printer
FEED and PAUSE keys
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
This parameter is to set an IP address
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
1. Set each 3-digit value by using the RESTART or FEED key
1 Printer IP Address
A number exceeding 65535 will be automatically corrected to
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. Set a number for each digit by using the RESTART or
RESTART key Increment FEED key Decrement Range 00000 to
5 DHCP
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
This parameter is to enable DHCP
2. Set a character or value for each byte by using the
PAUSE
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
SP = Space
2.9 Installing the Printer Drivers
2.9.1 Introduction
2.9.2 General Description
1 Parallel Interface
2.9.3 Installing the Printer Driver
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Windows 98/Me
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Windows 2000/XP
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Installation starts by the operating system’s plug-and-play function
3 Select “Search for the best driver for your device. Recommended”
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Finish button
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7 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”
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2.9.4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver
1 Adding a LAN Port Windows 98/ME
2.9.5 Adding/Deleting a LAN Port
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2.9.6 Cautions
1 Printer Driver Upgrades
2 Others
2.9.7 Using the Printer Driver
Adjustment
2.10 Print Test
When using an optional Cutter Module or Strip Module
2.10 Print Test Cont
4 X-coordinate Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
2.11 Position and Print
Tone Fine
Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
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Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print
Adjustment Cont
Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJBK RBN ADJBK +10 RBN ADJBK +9 RBN ADJBK +8
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW +0 RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW
2.12 Threshold Setting
7 Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment No media
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
3 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment
5 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment
Voltage at a black mark Midpoint Threshold voltage
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
When using the Black Mark Sensor
When using the Feed Gap Sensor
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
Manual Threshold Setting
Storing a “No Media Level” Voltage
3 Press the PAUSE key until the target sensor type is displayed
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
3.1 Operation Panel
3. ON LINE OPERATION
3.3 Reset
3.2 Operation
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING and APPENDIX
4. Do not pour water directly onto the printer
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen Cont 4.1.2 Pinch Roller
4.1.2 Pinch Roller Cont
12. Attach the Ribbon End Sensor Plate to the printer
4.1.2 Pinch Roller Cont
2. Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position
3. NEVER USE THINNER OR OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers
4.1.4 Covers and Panels
2. DO NOT APPLY cleaner or detergent directly onto any cover or panel
1. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer
1. Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning the cutter unit
4.1.5 Optional Cutter Module
Hook
4. MAINTENANCE
Cont
Cutter Blade
2. Remove jammed media or backing paper, if any
Care must be taken not to pinch your fingers or hands
5.1 Error Messages
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
RESTART key
5.1 Error Messages Cont
RESTART key
5.2 Possible Problems
5.1 Error Messages Cont
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33057 5.2 Possible Problems
Causes
5.2 Possible Problems Cont
Possible Problems
Solutions
Do not use any tool that may damage the Print Head
5.3 Removing Jammed Media
5.3 Removing Jammed Media Cont
6. PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Model
B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R
Available bar code types Available two-dimensional code
7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Media
7.1.1 Media Type
7.1.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor
Label
Tag paper with square holes
7.1.4 Effective Print Area
7.1.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor
7.2 Ribbon
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
1 Media type
7.4 Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon
2 Ribbon type
3 Combination of Media and Ribbon
Symbols in the message
APPENDIX 1 MESSAGES AND LEDS
Page
Example ESC PC001 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B LF NUL Command error
NOTE Description of Command Error
Example ESC T20 G30 LF NUL Command error
Example ESC XR 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1, LF NUL Command error
Parallel interface Centronics
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Connector
IEEE1284-B Connector
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
10BASE-T UTP category 3 or category
USB interface
Status with the receive buffer free space information
Series B Plug
Serial interface Option B-SA704-RS-QM-R
RFID
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R
RFC826, HTTPD RFC1866, TELNET, FTPD RFC959, DHCP RFC2131
Wireless LAN Option B-SA704-WLAN-QM-R
N.C. No Connection
Expansion I/O Interface Option B-SA704-IO-QM-R
APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD
When purchasing the power cord
APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD
Font
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
EA4-2
Bar codes
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
UPC-A+5 digits
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
Expansion I/O Interface
APPENDIX 5 GLOSSARIES
Print speed
INDEX
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