B-SX8T SERIES
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
VORSICHT
IP20
CE Compliance for EU only
Schallemission unter 70dB A nach DIN 45635 oder ISO
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-SX8T SERIES
Owners Manual
Waste Recycling information for users
For Europe
For safety
For all countries and areas
Safety Summary
Safety Summary
Meanings of Each Symbol
Precautions
Request Regarding Maintenance
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRINTER SETUP
ON LINE OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Features
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1 pc
1.3 Accessories
Supply Holder Frame L
Wing Bolt 2 pcs
1.4.2 Front View
1.4.1 Dimensions
1.4 Appearance
1.4.3 Rear View
Caution Label
1.4.4 Operation Panel
1.4.5 Interior
Type
1.5 Options
Option Name
Usage
Procedure
2. PRINTER SETUP
Setup Flow
2. PRINTER SETUP
2.1 Installation
2.2. Assembling the Supply Holder Frame
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord
Example of US Type
2.4 Loading the Media
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
11. Feed the media until it extends past the Platen
Detail of Movable Sensor
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Fixed sensor Movable sensor
Detail of Fixed Sensor
Sensor
Feed Gap Sensor position adjustment
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
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Tag paper or Thick paper
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Label or Thin media
Head Lever
2. Open the Top Cover, Right Side Cover, and the Head Lock Plate
2.5 Loading the Ribbon
1. Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position
2.5 Loading the Ribbon Cont
2.5 Loading the Ribbon Cont
7. Close the Head Lock Plate, Right Side Cover, and Top Cover
2.6 Connecting the Printer to Your Host Computer
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2.7 Turning the Printer ON
Power Switch
2.8 Setting an Operating Environment
How to enter the System Mode
The Parameter Setting Mode contains the following sub menus. Each
2.8.1 Parameter Setting
Display, press the PAUSE key to enter the Parameter Setting Mode
While “2PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message
1 Character Code Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
2 Character Zero Selection
4 Data Length Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
3 Baud Rate Selection
E2-22
XON/XOFF mode RTS mode
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
XON/XOFF mode XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY DTR mode READY/BUSY DTR mode
5 Stop Bit Length Selection
9 Auto Forward Wait Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
8 LCD Language Selection
Activated
Pressing the FEED key one time causes a -0.1mm change
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
10 Head Up Cut Selection
up to -5.0 mm
12 Control Code Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
11 Ribbon Save Function Selection
Transparent ribbon Non transparent ribbon
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
13 Ribbon Type Selection
E2-27
15 FEED Key Function Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
14 Strip Wait Status Selection
The FEED key will feed one media when
17 EURO Code Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
16 KANJI Code Selection
Windows code
A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
A rise of ACK signal
18 Auto Print Head Check Selection
21 Media Sensor Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
20 Web Printer Function Selection
Unavailable
23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
22 Input Prime Selection
25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
24 Plug & Play Selection
2PARAMETER SET PLUG & PLAY OFF
27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
26 Pre-Strip Selection
STD 3 inch/second LOW 2 inch/second
TYPE1 Compatible specification with the B-X series
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
28 Maxi Code Specification Selection
TYPE2 Specification for specific home delivery company
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting
Print speed 4”/sec Printing mode Depends on the selection in use
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
Print Conditions
The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded
E2-39
2.8.4 Automatic Calibration
Not activated Activated Feed gap sensor Activated Black mark sensor
LAN is enabled but SNMP is disabled
2.8.5 LAN Setting
LAN is disabled LAN and SNMP are enabled
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1 Date Setting
2 Time Setting
1. Be sure to load the battery and set
2.8.6 Real Time Clock Setting 3 Low Battery Check Setting
Cont
the low battery check function to
While holding down the FEED and PAUSE keys, turn on the printer
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP
Power OFF
E2-43
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
FEED and PAUSE keys
1 Printer IP Address
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
1. Set each 3-digit value by using the RESTART or FEED key
This parameter is to set an IP address
RESTART key Increment FEED key Decrement Range 00000 to
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. Set a number for each digit by using the RESTART or
A number exceeding 65535 will be automatically corrected to
2. Set a character or value for each byte by using the
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
This parameter is to enable DHCP
5 DHCP
SP = Space
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
PAUSE
2.9.2 General Description
2.9 Installing the Printer Drivers
2.9.1 Introduction
2.9.3 Installing the Printer Driver
1 Parallel Interface
Windows 98/Me
E2-51
E2-52
Windows 2000/XP
E2-53
E2-54
Installation starts by the operating system’s plug-and-play function
3 Select “Search for the best driver for your device. Recommended”
E2-57
E2-58
Finish button
E2-59
E2-60
7 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”
E2-62
2.9.4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver
E2-63
2.9.5 Adding/Deleting a LAN Port
1 Adding a LAN Port Windows 98/ME
E2-65
2 Others
2.9.6 Cautions
1 Printer Driver Upgrades
2.9.7 Using the Printer Driver
2.10 Print Test
Adjustment
2.10 Print Test Cont
When using an optional Cutter Module or Strip Module
2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
4 X-coordinate Fine Adjustment
Tone Fine
Adjustment Cont
2.11 Position and Print
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Adjustment Cont
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment
Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment
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Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Adjustment Cont
X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW +0 RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJBK RBN ADJBK +10 RBN ADJBK +9 RBN ADJBK +8
2.12 Threshold Setting
5 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
3 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment
7 Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment No media
When using the Feed Gap Sensor
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
When using the Black Mark Sensor
Voltage at a black mark Midpoint Threshold voltage
Storing a “No Media Level” Voltage
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
Manual Threshold Setting
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
3 Press the PAUSE key until the target sensor type is displayed
3. ON LINE OPERATION
3.1 Operation Panel
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING and APPENDIX
3.3 Reset
3.2 Operation
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning
4. Do not pour water directly onto the printer
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen Cont 4.1.2 Pinch Roller
4.1.2 Pinch Roller Cont
4.1.2 Pinch Roller Cont
12. Attach the Ribbon End Sensor Plate to the printer
2. Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position
1. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer
4.1.4 Covers and Panels
2. DO NOT APPLY cleaner or detergent directly onto any cover or panel
3. NEVER USE THINNER OR OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers
4.1.5 Optional Cutter Module
1. Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning the cutter unit
Cutter Blade
4. MAINTENANCE
Cont
Hook
Care must be taken not to pinch your fingers or hands
2. Remove jammed media or backing paper, if any
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Error Messages
5.1 Error Messages Cont
RESTART key
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33057 5.2 Possible Problems
5.2 Possible Problems
5.1 Error Messages Cont
RESTART key
Solutions
5.2 Possible Problems Cont
Possible Problems
Causes
5.3 Removing Jammed Media
Do not use any tool that may damage the Print Head
5.3 Removing Jammed Media Cont
B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R
6. PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Available bar code types Available two-dimensional code
7.1.1 Media Type
7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Media
Tag paper with square holes
7.1.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor
Label
7.1.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor
7.1.4 Effective Print Area
1 Media type
7.2 Ribbon
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
3 Combination of Media and Ribbon
7.4 Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon
2 Ribbon type
APPENDIX 1 MESSAGES AND LEDS
Symbols in the message
Page
Example ESC XR 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1, LF NUL Command error
NOTE Description of Command Error
Example ESC T20 G30 LF NUL Command error
Example ESC PC001 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B LF NUL Command error
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Parallel interface Centronics
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Connector
IEEE1284-B Connector
Series B Plug
USB interface
Status with the receive buffer free space information
10BASE-T UTP category 3 or category
B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R
Serial interface Option B-SA704-RS-QM-R
RFID
Wireless LAN Option B-SA704-WLAN-QM-R
RFC826, HTTPD RFC1866, TELNET, FTPD RFC959, DHCP RFC2131
Expansion I/O Interface Option B-SA704-IO-QM-R
N.C. No Connection
APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD
APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD
When purchasing the power cord
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
Font
EA4-2
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
Bar codes
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
UPC-A+5 digits
APPENDIX 5 GLOSSARIES
Expansion I/O Interface
Print speed
INDEX
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