B-SX8T SERIES
TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
IP20
CE Compliance for EU only
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
Precautions
Request Regarding Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRINTER SETUP
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ON LINE OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE
1.2 Features
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
1.3 Accessories
Supply Holder Frame L
1 pc
Wing Bolt 2 pcs
1.4.1 Dimensions
1.4 Appearance
1.4.2 Front View
1.4.3 Rear View
1.4.4 Operation Panel
1.4.5 Interior
Caution Label
1.5 Options
Option Name
Type
Usage
2. PRINTER SETUP
Setup Flow
Procedure
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
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Fixed sensor Movable sensor
Detail of Movable Sensor
Detail of Fixed Sensor
Feed Gap Sensor position adjustment
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Sensor
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
2.4 Loading the Media Cont
Label or Thin media
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
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
2.7 Turning the Printer ON
Power Switch
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2.8 Setting an Operating Environment
How to enter the System Mode
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
While “2PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
2 Character Zero Selection
1 Character Code Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
3 Baud Rate Selection
4 Data Length Selection
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2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
XON/XOFF mode XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY DTR mode READY/BUSY DTR mode
XON/XOFF mode RTS mode
5 Stop Bit Length Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
8 LCD Language Selection
9 Auto Forward Wait Selection
Activated
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
10 Head Up Cut Selection
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
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
13 Ribbon Type Selection
Transparent ribbon Non transparent ribbon
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2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
14 Strip Wait Status Selection
15 FEED Key Function Selection
The FEED key will feed one media when
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
16 KANJI Code Selection
17 EURO Code Selection
Windows code
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
18 Auto Print Head Check Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
20 Web Printer Function Selection
21 Media Sensor Selection
Unavailable
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
22 Input Prime Selection
23 Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
24 Plug & Play Selection
25 Label End/Ribbon End Selection
2PARAMETER SET PLUG & PLAY OFF
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
26 Pre-Strip Selection
27 Reverse Feed Speed Selection
STD 3 inch/second LOW 2 inch/second
2.8.1 Parameter Setting Cont
28 Maxi Code Specification Selection
TYPE1 Compatible specification with the B-X series
TYPE2 Specification for specific home delivery company
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting
2.8.2 Dump Mode Setting Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
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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2.8.5 LAN Setting
LAN is disabled LAN and SNMP are enabled
LAN is enabled but SNMP is disabled
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1 Date Setting
2 Time Setting
2.8.6 Real Time Clock Setting 3 Low Battery Check Setting
Cont
1. Be sure to load the battery and set
the low battery check function to
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP
Power OFF
While holding down the FEED and PAUSE keys, turn on the printer
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2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
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
1 Printer IP Address
This parameter is to set an IP address
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
A number exceeding 65535 will be automatically corrected to
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
5 DHCP
2.8.7 IP Address Setting TCP/IP Cont
2. PRINTER SETUP
SP = Space
PAUSE
2.9 Installing the Printer Drivers
2.9.1 Introduction
2.9.2 General Description
2.9.3 Installing the Printer Driver
1 Parallel Interface
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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E2-60
7 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”
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2.9.4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver
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2.9.5 Adding/Deleting a LAN Port
1 Adding a LAN Port Windows 98/ME
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2.9.6 Cautions
1 Printer Driver Upgrades
2 Others
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
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
4 X-coordinate Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
2.11 Position and Print
Tone Fine
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment
Adjustment Cont
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment
Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment
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Adjustment Cont
Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print
Adjustment Cont
X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
Choose a desired value by using the RESTART or FEED key
Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment
2.11 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Cont
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
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
3ADJUST SET RBN ADJBK RBN ADJBK +10 RBN ADJBK +9 RBN ADJBK +8
2.12 Threshold Setting
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
3 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment
5 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment
7 Black Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment No media
2.12 Threshold Setting Cont
When using the Black Mark Sensor
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
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
3.3 Reset
3.2 Operation
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING and APPENDIX
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning
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
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
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
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
4. MAINTENANCE
Cont
Cutter Blade
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
5.2 Possible Problems
5.1 Error Messages Cont
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33057 5.2 Possible Problems
RESTART key
5.2 Possible Problems Cont
Possible Problems
Solutions
Causes
5.3 Removing Jammed Media
Do not use any tool that may damage the Print Head
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
7.1.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor
7.1.4 Effective Print Area
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
APPENDIX 1 MESSAGES AND LEDS
Symbols in the message
Page
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
Example ESC PC001 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B LF NUL Command error
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
Parallel interface Centronics
Connector
IEEE1284-B Connector
APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE
USB interface
Status with the receive buffer free space information
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
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
When purchasing the power cord
APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
Font
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES Cont
APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES
EA4-2
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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