TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-SX8T SERIES
CE Compliance for EU only
IP20
VORSICHT
Schallemission unter 70dB A nach DIN 45635 oder ISO
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
PRINTER SETUP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ON LINE OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE
1.2 Features
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
Supply Holder Frame L
1.3 Accessories
1 pc
Wing Bolt 2 pcs
1.4 Appearance
1.4.1 Dimensions
1.4.2 Front View
1.4.3 Rear View
1.4.4 Operation Panel
1.4.5 Interior
Caution Label
Option Name
1.5 Options
Type
Usage
Setup Flow
2. PRINTER SETUP
Procedure
2. PRINTER SETUP
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
Fixed sensor Movable sensor
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Detail of Movable Sensor
Detail of Fixed 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
Label or Thin media
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Tag paper or Thick paper
Head Lever
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
Display, press the PAUSE key to enter the Parameter Setting Mode
2.8.1 Parameter Setting
The Parameter Setting Mode contains the following sub menus. Each
While “2PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
2 Character Zero Selection
1 Character Code Selection
3 Baud Rate Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
4 Data Length Selection
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XON/XOFF mode XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY DTR mode READY/BUSY DTR mode
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
XON/XOFF mode RTS mode
5 Stop Bit Length Selection
8 LCD Language Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
9 Auto Forward Wait Selection
Activated
10 Head Up Cut Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
Pressing the FEED key one time causes a -0.1mm change
up to -5.0 mm
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
11 Ribbon Save Function Selection
12 Control Code Selection
13 Ribbon Type Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
Transparent ribbon Non transparent ribbon
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14 Strip Wait Status Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
15 FEED Key Function Selection
The FEED key will feed one media when
16 KANJI Code Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
17 EURO Code Selection
Windows code
A rise of ACK signal
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same time
18 Auto Print Head Check Selection
20 Web Printer Function Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
21 Media Sensor Selection
Unavailable
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
22 Input Prime Selection
23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection
24 Plug & Play Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection
2PARAMETER SET PLUG & PLAY OFF
26 Pre-Strip Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection
STD 3 inch/second LOW 2 inch/second
28 Maxi Code Specification Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
TYPE1 Compatible specification with the B-X series
TYPE2 Specification for specific home delivery company
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting
2. PRINTER SETUP
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting Cont
Print speed 4”/sec Printing mode Depends on the selection in use
Print Conditions
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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LAN is disabled LAN and SNMP are enabled
2.8.5 LAN Setting
LAN is enabled but SNMP is disabled
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2 Time Setting
1 Date Setting
Cont
2.8.6 Real Time Clock Setting 3 Low Battery Check Setting
1. Be sure to load the battery and set
the low battery check function to
Power OFF
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP
While holding down the FEED and PAUSE keys, turn on the printer
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FEED and PAUSE keys
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
1. Set each 3-digit value by using the RESTART or FEED key
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
1 Printer IP Address
This parameter is to set an IP address
2. Set a number for each digit by using the RESTART or
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
RESTART key Increment FEED key Decrement Range 00000 to
A number exceeding 65535 will be automatically corrected to
This parameter is to enable DHCP
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. Set a character or value for each byte by using the
5 DHCP
2. PRINTER SETUP
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
SP = Space
PAUSE
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
1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
4 X-coordinate Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print
Adjustment Cont
Tone Fine
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment
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Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print
X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW +0 RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW RBN ADJFW
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJBK RBN ADJBK +10 RBN ADJBK +9 RBN ADJBK +8
2.12 Threshold Setting
3 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
5 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment
7 Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment No media
When using the Black Mark Sensor
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
When using the Feed Gap Sensor
Voltage at a black mark Midpoint Threshold voltage
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
4.1 Cleaning
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen
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
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
2. DO NOT APPLY cleaner or detergent directly onto any cover or panel
4.1.4 Covers and Panels
1. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer
3. NEVER USE THINNER OR OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers
1. Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning the cutter unit
4.1.5 Optional Cutter Module
Cont
4. MAINTENANCE
Cutter Blade
Hook
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
5.1 Error Messages Cont
5.2 Possible Problems
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33057 5.2 Possible Problems
RESTART key
Possible Problems
5.2 Possible Problems Cont
Solutions
Causes
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 T20 G30 LF NUL Command error
NOTE Description of Command Error
Example ESC XR 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1, LF NUL Command error
Example ESC PC001 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B LF NUL Command error
Parallel interface Centronics
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Connector
IEEE1284-B Connector
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Status with the receive buffer free space information
USB interface
Series B Plug
10BASE-T UTP category 3 or category
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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