BIXOLON SLP-DL410KV User manual

User’s Manual
SLP-DL410KV/DL413KV
THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
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Introduction
The SLP-DL410KV printer is designed to be used inside a vehicle. Connect it to the HOST
device to print and control.
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The main features of the printer are as follows
1. SLP-DL410KV : Maximum 127mm/s(Max 5ips) printing speed
SLP-DL413KV : Maximum 127mm/s(Max 5ips) printing speed
2. 4inch THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
3. 194 x 248 x 169 (W x D x H)
4. Support for multiple interfaces
- Standard(Wire): USB & USB HOST
- Option(Wire): USB & USB HOST & Ethernet
- Option(Wireless): Bluetooth
5. Easy media loading
6. Can print a range of barcodes
7. Option : Peeler, Auto Cutter
8. Vehicle-only printer(Input Rated voltage: 12V)
It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer for the first
time.
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The input voltage rating of this product is 12V.
Therefore, be sure to use it in anenvironment that meets these specifications.
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Use only authorized supplies that can be trusted!
- We are not responsible for quality and service for damage caused by the use of
unauthorized products (or recycled ones).

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Safety Information
Warning: Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious
physical harm.
Caution: Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment
damage, or data loss.
Symbol Information
DC (Direct current)
Warning, Caution
USB
Ethernet

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Table of Contents
1. Content Confirmation ........................................................................................................8
2. Product Part Names...........................................................................................................9
3. Installation & Usage......................................................................................................... 11
3-1 Printer Installation Placings........................................................................................... 11
3-2 Power Connection.........................................................................................................12
3-3 Interface........................................................................................................................ 14
3-3-1 Standard Interface (USB & USB HOST) .................................................................15
3-3-2 Optional Interface (USB & USB HOST & Ethernet).................................................16
3-4 Media Installation ..........................................................................................................17
3-5 Button & LED ................................................................................................................19
3-5-1 Button Operations...................................................................................................19
3-5-2 LED Indicator For Various Printer Statuses.............................................................20
4. Self-test............................................................................................................................. 21
5. Detailed Features.............................................................................................................. 22
5-1 Stand-alone Configuration Mode...................................................................................22
5-1-1 Start Stand-alone Configuration Mode and execute each function.......................... 22
5-1-2 Function List Of Stand-alone Configuration Mode...................................................22
5-2 Pause/Cancel................................................................................................................23
5-2-1 Pause/Resume Function......................................................................................... 23
5-2-2 Print Cancellation....................................................................................................23
5-3 Smart Media Detection..................................................................................................24
5-4 Gap SensorAuto Calibration Mode...............................................................................24
5-5 B/M Sensor Auto Calibration Mode...............................................................................25
5-6 Media Sensor Manual-Calibration.................................................................................26
5-7 Data Dump Mode..........................................................................................................27
5-8 Factory Reset................................................................................................................ 27
5-9 Print Standby Mode....................................................................................................... 28
5-9-1 About Print Standby Mode.......................................................................................28
5-9-2 How to switch the printer from Standby Mode to Print Ready Mode.......................28
5-10 Media Installation Method of Peeler (Option) Model ...................................................29
5-10-1 When using Large media roll (Option)...................................................................31
5-11 Auto Cutter (Option).....................................................................................................32
5-12 RTC(Real-Time Clock / Option)................................................................................... 33
6. Printer Maintenance......................................................................................................... 34
6-1 Cleaning Printer Head...................................................................................................34
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and media Path ................................................................35
7. Appendix........................................................................................................................... 36
7-1 Specifications................................................................................................................36
7-2 Label Types...................................................................................................................36

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Manual Information
This user’s guide contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency
measures that may be required.
※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 Utility-II Manual
This manual provides information on the usage of software for function selection
of this product, operating condition modification, etc.
3. Programming (SLCS) Manual
This manual provides information on label printer commands.
4. True Font Downloader Manual
This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can
download true type fonts and facilitate their usage as device fonts.
5. Network Connection Manual
This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of network
interface.
6. Bluetooth Connection manual
This manual provides information on connection instructions the Bluetooth 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.

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Safety Precautions
In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to
prevent any hazard or material damage.
WARNING
Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious physical harm.
Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any
heavy object.
• A damaged cable can cause a fire.
Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.
• You can be electrocuted.
Keep the plastic bag out of children’s reach.
• If not, a child may put the bag on his head.
When unplugging, do not pull on the cord.
•This may damage the cord and lead to a fire or a failure.
You must use only the supplied cable.
• Use of non-related cables may cause printer failure.
Do not use multi-sockets.
• This can provoke over-heating and a fire.
• They can cause the printer to malfunction.
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
ONLY SUPPLIED CABLE
PROHIBIT

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CAUTION
Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment
damage, or data loss.
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.
Do not let water or other foreign objects in the
printer.
• If this happened, switch off and unpl
ug the printer before
calling your dealer.
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.
Install the printer on the stable surface.
•
If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt
yourself.
Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.
•If not, they may eat it.
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 repairit.
TO UNPLUG
PROHIBIT
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBITED
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
TO UNPLUG
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER

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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 or missing.
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Cigar Jack Cable
Quick Manual
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Optional
USB Cable

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2. Product Part Names
Feed/Cancel Button
Cover Lever
Pause Button
Printer Head
Media Cover
Sensor
Cover STD
Media Guide
Roller

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Printer
Power Switch
Fan
-Fold
Media Slot
Printer
Power Port
USB B
-
Type Port
USB
A-Type Port
Power
Converter Switch
Power Converter Port

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3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Printer Installation Placings
• Install the printer in a location that meets the following conditions.
- Allow sufficient space around the printer for proper ventilation.
- Install the printer on a flat and level surface.
- Avoid humid environment.

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3-2 Power Connection
• Connect power to the printer as shown below.
1) Start the vehicle.
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The product may be damaged by a voltage surge, so be sure to start the
engine before plugging in the cigar jack cable.
2) Make sure that the printer power and power converter switch is off.
3) Connect the cigar jack cable to the printer.
4) Connect the cable to the vehicle's cigar jack socket.
Printer Power
Switch OFF
Cigar Jack Cable
Power Converter
Switch OFF

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Caution
- Only use a cable provided by BIXOLON.
BIXOLON shall bear no responsibility for damage caused
by using a third-party cable.
- When removing the cigar jack cable, make sure you have a firm
grasp the printer, then pull horizontally.
Warning
- Before starting the vehicle, disconnect the cigar jack cable from
the cigar jack socket. Voltage surge may cause damage and/or
fire.
- The input voltage rating of this product is only 12V, so be sure to
use it according to the specifications to avoid damage and fire.
- Do not operate the printer and power supply in a humid
environment. This can cause serious electrical damage and
bodily injury.
- Do not connect an input voltage beyond the specifications of
the power supply. This may result in product damage and fire.
- When connecting the printer, do not use a multi-
socket. Instead,
connect directly to the cigar jack socket to avoid product damage
and fire.

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3-3 Interface
Note
Shielded cables must be used to p
revent radiation and reception of
electrical noise. Use the shortest possible communication cable to
minimize the detection of electrical noise in the cable.
- USB B-Type Cable (1.8m or less recommended)
- LAN(Ethernet) Cable (3m or less, CAT-5 or higher UTP Cable)
Caution
- Connecting unshielded communication cables is in violation of EMC
standards. Use the cable approved by us.
- Do not bundle the communication cable with objects that may cause
electrical noise and interference. The printer may be damaged.
- Be aware that the product's electronic components may be damaged
due to discharging of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the
surface of the body or other objects.
Warning After turning off the power switch of printer, connect and
disconnect the communication cable.
This can cause serious electrical damage and bodily injury.

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3-3-1 Standard Interface (USB & USB HOST)
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
-USB B-Type Cable
-USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle or Bluetooth Dongle)
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.
- Connect USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle or Bluetooth Dongle) to the HOST Port.
Caution Be aware that the product's electronic components may
be damaged
due to discharging of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the
surface of the body or other objects.
USB B-Type Cable
USB
A-Type

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3-3-2 Optional Interface (USB & USB HOST & Ethernet)
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
-LAN(Ethernet) Cable
-USB B-Type Cable
-USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle or Bluetooth Dongle)
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
- Connect the LAN(Ethernet) cable to the Ethernet port.
- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.
- Connect USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle or Bluetooth Dongle) to the HOST Port.
Caution
Be aware that the product's electronic components may be damaged
due to discharging of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the
surface of the body or other objects.
USB
B-Type Cable
LAN(Ethernet) Cable
USB
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3-4 Media Installation
1) Pull the cover levers on both sides of the media cover and open the media cover.
2) Install the Fan-Fold media in the media 3) Adjust the media guides to the width of
slot on the back. the media.
4) After Installation the media, lift the media and manually set the sensor(Black-Mark & Notch
Sensor) to the correct position.
Fan
-Fold
Media Slot
Black Mark & Notch Sensor
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Media Cover
Cover Lever
Media Guide

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Caution
- When opening or closing the cover, be careful not to pinch your
fingers.
- Do not open the print head levers while the printer is printing.
The printer may be damaged.
- Change the media when the printer is not receiving data, or data may
be lost.
Warning
While the printer is operating, the print head gets very hot,
so turn off the power and let it cool down completely.
The hot print head can cause serious burns.

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3-5 Button & LED
3-5-1 Button Operations
Printer state
before
operation
Button Operation procedure Printer operation mode
Feed/
Cancel Pause
Power OFF Press -
Apply power while
pressing the button
(Hold the button until the
printer starts self-test
printing)
Self-test Printing Mode.
Print
Standby Press - Press the button Feed Mode
Print
Standby - Press
Press the button for two
seconds
Stand-alone
Configuration Mode
During
Printing - Press Press the button for two Seconds Print Pause Mode
During
Printing Press - Press the button for two Seconds Print Cancel Mode
Print Pause
Mode Press - Press the button Print Cancel Mode
Print Cancel
Mode Press - Press the button Print Standby Mode
LED 1
Feed/Cancel Button
LED 2
Pause Button

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3-5-2 LED Indicator For Various Printer Statuses
LED 1 LED 2 Printer Operation
Status
Color Status Color Color
Green On Green On Print Ready Mode Ready Mode
Green On Red Blink Print Cancel Mode Wait For Button Input
Green Blink Red On Print Is Paused
Temporarily Wait For Button Input
Green Blink Green Blink Print Standby Mode Wait For Button Input
Orange On Orange On Mode Switching Mode Switching Notification
Red On Orange On Error Mode Media Jam (gap/black mark is
not recognized)
Red On Green Blink Error Mode
Printer Head Overheating
Red On Orange Blink Error Mode No Media
Red On Red Blink Error Mode Media Cover Open
Red On - Off Error Mode Media Calibration Failure
Red Blink Red Blink Error Mode Auto-Cutter Error