BIXOLON SLP-TX220 User manual

Service Manual
Label Printer
Ver. 1.01
SLP-TX220 / TX220E
SLP-TX223 / TX223E
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Table of Contents
1. Precaution Statements..............................................................................................................................5
1-1 Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................5
1-2 Servicing Precaution..............................................................................................................................6
1-3 Precaution for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs)....................................................................7
1-4 Operational Precautions ........................................................................................................................7
2. Operating Instruction and Installation.....................................................................................................8
2-1 Installation..............................................................................................................................................8
2-1-1 SMPS Installation............................................................................................................................8
2-1-2 Interface Cable Installation (STD Model)........................................................................................8
2-1-3 Interface Cable Installation (Ethernet Model) .................................................................................8
2-1-4 Paper Roll Installation.....................................................................................................................9
2-1-5 Ribbon Installation ........................................................................................................................10
2-2 Operations ...........................................................................................................................................13
2-2-1 Using the operation panel.............................................................................................................13
2-2-2 Button Operations.........................................................................................................................13
2-2-3 LED indicator for various printer statuses.....................................................................................14
2-2-4 Test Printing..................................................................................................................................14
2-2-5 Self-Test........................................................................................................................................15
2-2-6 Printer setting using utility program...............................................................................................16
2-2-7 Stand-alone Configuration Mode..................................................................................................17
2-2-8 Pause/Cancel................................................................................................................................18
2-2-9 Media Calibration..........................................................................................................................19
2-2-10 Smart Media Detection ...............................................................................................................20
2-2-11 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode............................................................................................20
2-2-12 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode.................................................................................20
2-2-13 Manual Calibration Mode............................................................................................................21
2-2-14 Cover Closing Mode ...................................................................................................................22
2-2-15 Data Dump Mode........................................................................................................................22
2-2-16 Factory Reset..............................................................................................................................22
2-2-17 Peel-Off (Option).........................................................................................................................23
2-2-18 Using Fan-Fold Paper.................................................................................................................24
2-2-19 Auto Cutter (Option)....................................................................................................................25
2-2-20 Real-Time Clock (Option) ...........................................................................................................25
3. Specification ............................................................................................................................................26
3-1 SET Identification number application method After Mar 2008...........................................................26
3-2 Printer Classification............................................................................................................................26
3-3 Appearance..........................................................................................................................................28
3-3-1 Printer Dimensions (mm)..............................................................................................................28
3-3-2 AC/DC Adapter Dimension (mm)..................................................................................................28
3-3-3 Feature Locations .........................................................................................................................29
3-4 General Specifications.........................................................................................................................31
3-4-1 Hardware Spec .............................................................................................................................31
3-4-2 Function Spec...............................................................................................................................32
3-5 Thermal Printer Specification...............................................................................................................33
3-5-1 Printer Specification......................................................................................................................33
3-5-2 Character Specification.................................................................................................................33
3-5-3 Barcode Specification ...................................................................................................................33
3-5-4 Paper Specification.......................................................................................................................34
3-5-5 Ribbon Specification .....................................................................................................................35
3-5-6 Warranty and Environment Specification......................................................................................35
3-5-7 TPH(Thermal Printer Head) Specification ....................................................................................35
3-5-8 TPH Maximum Condition..............................................................................................................35
3-5-9 Auto Cutter Specification ..............................................................................................................36
3-5-10 Media Sensor..............................................................................................................................36
3-5-11 Other Component Specification..................................................................................................36
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3-6 SMPS Specification .............................................................................................................................37
3-6-1 SMPS(Switching Mode Power Supply) Specification...................................................................37
3-6-2 SMPS Output Connector ..............................................................................................................37
3-7 Interface Specification .........................................................................................................................38
3-7-1 RS-232C Serial Interface..............................................................................................................38
3-7-2 USB Interface................................................................................................................................40
3-7-3 Ethernet I/F ...................................................................................................................................41
3-7-4 WLAN............................................................................................................................................42
4. Hardware ..................................................................................................................................................43
4-1 Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................................................43
4-1-1 SLP-TX22x Board Wiring Diagram...............................................................................................43
4-1-2 SLP-TX22xE Board Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................44
4-2 Block Diagram......................................................................................................................................45
4-3 Special Circuit Description...................................................................................................................46
4-3-1 Power Circuit.................................................................................................................................46
4-3-2 Reset Circuit..................................................................................................................................47
4-3-3 RS232C Communication Block Diagram......................................................................................48
4-3-4 USB Communication Block Diagram............................................................................................49
4-3-5 Ethernet Communication Block Diagram......................................................................................49
4-3-6 Thermal Pinter Circuit ...................................................................................................................50
5. Disassembly and Assembly ...................................................................................................................51
5-1 CASE-LOWER disassembly................................................................................................................51
5-2 MAIN-PCB disassembly ......................................................................................................................52
5-3 ASS’Y UPPER disassembly ................................................................................................................53
5-4 CASE-UPPER disassembly.................................................................................................................54
5-5 ASS’Y TPH & ASS’Y SUPPLY & ETC disassembly............................................................................55
5-6 CLUTCH & TPH-Wire & ETC disassembly..........................................................................................56
5-7 ASS’Y BRK’T-SP-TPH & DOOR-LOCK & ETC disassembly..............................................................57
5-8 ASS’Y GEAR-C & METAL & ETC disassembly ..................................................................................58
5-9 HOLDER-PAPER-L&R disassembly ...................................................................................................59
5-10 ASS’Y MOTOR disassembly.............................................................................................................60
5-11 ASS’Y GUIDE-PAPER(GAP-SENSOR) disassembly.......................................................................61
5-12 BM SENSOR & ASS’Y-ROLLER-PLATEN & ETC disassembly.......................................................62
6. Cleaning Head..........................................................................................................................................63
6-1 Cleaning Head .....................................................................................................................................63
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path.......................................................................................64
7. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................65
7-1 Trouble shooting flow chart..................................................................................................................65
7-1-1 LED 1 dose not light......................................................................................................................66
7-1-2 LED 2 is red blink..........................................................................................................................67
7-1-3 LED 2 is orange blink....................................................................................................................68
7-1-4 Self test is not normal ...................................................................................................................69
7-1-5 Data from host is not printed normal.............................................................................................70
7-2 Power Problem ....................................................................................................................................71
7-3 System Problem...................................................................................................................................72
7-4 Panel PBA and Media Sensor Problem...............................................................................................73
7-5 Thermal Printer Head and Step Motor Problem ..................................................................................74
7-6 RS-232C Serial Communication Problem ...........................................................................................75
7-7 USB Communication Problem.............................................................................................................76
7-8 Ethernet Communication Problem.......................................................................................................77
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About
About this Manual
This Service Manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the BIXOLON SLP-TX220,
SLP-TX220E, SLP-TX223, SLP-TX223E Label Printer.
Notes
Notes may appear anywhere in the manual. They draw your attention to additional information about the item.
Precaution symbols
Indicates a Safety Precaution that applies to this part component.
Indicates the part or component is an electro-statically sensitive device. Use caution when handling
these parts.
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Overview of this Label Printer
This System Label Printer is a ATMEL processor-based system, using a 400 MHz ARM926EJ-S Processor.
This Service Manual provides the technical information for many individual component systems, circuits and
gives an analysis of the operations performed by the circuits. If you need more technical information, please
contact our service branch or R&D center.
All information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Therefore, you must check the
correspondence of your manual with your machine. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in
any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of BIXOLON Co., Ltd.
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1. Precaution Statements
1-1 Safety Precautions
1. Be sure that all of the built-in protective devices are replaced. Restore any missing protective shields.
2. When reinstalling the chassis and its assemblies, be sure to restore all protective devices including:
nonmetallic control knobs and compartment covers.
3. Make sure that there are no cabinet openings through which people – particularly children – might insert
fingers and contact dangerous voltages. Such openings include excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots
and improperly fitted covers and drawers.
4. Leakage Current Hot Check:
WARING: Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.
Use a leakage-current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards
Institute (ANSI C101.1, Leakage Current for Applications), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL Publications
UL1410, 59.7).
With the unit completely reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 100VAC or 240VAC outlet of the
Adaptor.
With the unit’s AC switch first in the ON position and then OFF, measure the current between a known
Earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) and all exposed metal part, including: metal cabinet, frame,
and screw-heads and printer. The current measure should not exceed 0.1 milliamp. Reverse the power-
plug prong in the AC outlet and repeat the test.
5. Design Alteration Warning:
Never alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of the Label Printer. Unauthorized alterations
might create a safety hazard. Also any design changes or additions will void the manufacture’s warranty.
6. Components, parts and wiring that appear to have overhead or that are otherwise damaged should be
replaced with parts that meet the original specifications. Always determine the cause of damaged or
overheating and correct any potential hazards.
7. Observe the original lead dress, especially near the following areas: sharp edges, and especially the AC
and high voltage supplies. Always inspect for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring.
Do not change the spacing between components and the printed circuit board. Check the AC power cord
for damage. Make sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts.
8. Product Safety Notice:
Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics, which might not be
obvious from visual inspection. These safety features and the protection they give might be lost if the
replacement component differs from the original-even if the replacement is rated for higher voltage,
wattage, etc.
Components that are critical for safety are indicated in the circuit diagram by shading, ( ) or ( ).
Use replacement components that have the same ratings, especially for flame resistance and dielectric
strength specifications. A replacement part that does not have the same safety characteristics as the
original might create shock, fire or other hazards.
CAUTION.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacture’s instruction.
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1-2 Servicing Precaution
WARNING 1: First read the Safety Precaution section of this manual. If some unforeseen
circumstance creates a conflict between the servicing and safety precautions, always
follow the safety precaution.
WARNING 2: An electrolytic capacitor installed with the wrong polarity might explode.
1. Always unplug the unit’s AC power cord from the AC power source or the Power Switch off before
attempting to:
(a) Remove or reinstall any component or assembly,
(b) Disconnect an electrical plug or connector,
(c) Connect a test component in parallel with an electrolytic capacitor.
2. Some components are raised above the printed circuit board for safety.
An insulation tube or tape is sometime used.
The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact with thermally hot components.
Reinstall all such elements to their original position.
3. After servicing, always check that the screws, components and wiring have been correctly reinstalled.
Make sure that the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged.
4. Check the insulation between the blades of the AC plug and accessible conductive parts
(example: metal panels and input terminals).
5. Insulation Checking Procedure: Disconnect the power cord from the AC source and turn the power switch
ON. Connect an insulation resistance meter (500V) to the blades of the AC plug.
The insulation resistance between each blade of the AC plug and accessible conductive parts (see above)
should be greater than 1 mega-ohm.
6. Never defeat any of the B+ voltage interlock. Do not apply AC power to the unit (or any of its assemblies)
unless all solid-state heat sinks are correctly installed.
7. Always connect an instrument’s ground lead to the instrument chassis ground before connecting the
positive lead; always remove the instrument’s ground lead last.
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1-3 Precaution for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs)
1. Some semiconductor (solid state) devices are easily damaged by static electricity. Such components are
called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs); examples include integrated circuits and some field-
effect transistors. The following techniques will reduce the occurrence of component damaged caused by
static electricity.
2. Immediately before handling any semiconductor components or assemblies, drain the electrostatic charge
from your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, wear a discharging wrist-strap device.
(Be sure to remove it prior to applying power-this is an Electric shock precaution.)
3. After removing an ESD-equipped assembly, place it on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil to
prevent accumulation of electrostatic charge.
4. Do not use freon-propelled chemical. These can generate electrical charges that damage ESDs.
5. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron when soldering or unsoldering ESDs.
6. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Many solder removal devices are not rated as anti-static;
these can accumulate sufficient electrical charge to damage ESDs.
7. Do not remove a replacement ESD from its protective package until you are ready to install it.
Most replacement ESDs are packaged with leads that are electrically shorted together by conductive foam,
aluminum foil or other conductive materials.
8. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD, touch the
protective material to the device will be installed.
9. Minimize body motions when handling unpacked replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing clothes
together, or lifting a foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damaged an ESD.
1-4 Operational Precautions
1. The heating element of the printer mechanism’s thermal head and the driver IC are easily damaged.
Never allow these components to come into contact with metal or other hard objects.
2. Never touch the printer mechanism’s heating element with your hand. Doing so can damage the heating
element and affect proper operation.
3. The head and motor areas are very hot during and immediately after printing. Do not touch components
in these areas directly with your hand.
4. Do not use any paper other than these specified in this manual otherwise print head warranty and print
quality are affected adversely.
5. Thermal paper starts to color at around 70ºC. Take care to protect unused and printed thermal paper
against the affects of heat, light and characters on the paper to feed.
6. Take the roll paper out of the printer when you will not use the printer for a long time in a high temperature
and humidity environment.
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2. Operating Instruction and Installation
2-1 Installation
2-1-1 SMPS Installation
1) Turn off the printer power switch.
2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches
that of the power source.
3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power
connector.
4) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
5) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet.
2-1-2 Interface Cable Installation (STD Model)
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer
communication port to be used.
- Connect the RS-232C (Serial) Cable to the
SERIAL port. and tighten the screw on both
sides. This port requires a shielded cable less
than 1.8m long.
- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.
This port requires a shielded cable less than
1.8m long.
2-1-3 Interface Cable Installation (Ethernet Model)
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. This port requires a cable
less than 3.0m long.
- Connect USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle only)
to the HOST port.
- Connect USB B-Type Cable to the USB port.
This port requires a shielded cable less than
1.8m long.
RS
-232C(Serial) Cable
USB B-Type
Cable
LAN(Ethernet) Cable
USB B-Type
Cable
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
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2-1-4 Paper Roll Installation
1) Open the Paper Cover.
2) Spread the Paper Holder and insert paper roll.
3) Whether the paper label is wound 4)Adjust the paper guide to the width of
inwards or outwards, its printing the paper.
surface must face up.
5) If you use Black-Mark or Notch paper roll, please lift up the paper and match the sensor position
adjust the black mark or notch hole.
6) Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard.
Moveable Black
-Mark Sensor
and Notch Sensor
●
●
Paper Guide
Paper Cover
Paper Holder
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2-1-5 Ribbon Installation
1) Type of Ribbon
(1) Type by Film Coating Location
- Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used.
Outside Ribbon
Inside Ribbon
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Note
- Follow the procedure described below to determine the coating surface of the ribbon.
• Ribbon test using adhesive material
- Perform contact test in order to determine which side is coated if there are useable labels.
• Complete the following steps to carry out the contact test
- Remove the liner from the label
- Put a piece of adhesive surface of the label on the outer/inner surface of the ribbon, and apply pressure.
- Remove the label from the ribbon.
- Check whether adhesive surface of the label is stained by black ink ribbon.
Coated Area (Surface
to be printed)
Coated Area
(Surface to be printed)
( O )
( X )
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2) Inserting Ribbon
(1) Open the Paper Cover and insert the ribbon.
(2) Open the Ribbon Cover and insert the core.
(3) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon.
(4) Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard.
(5) Close the Ribbon Cover
Paper Cover
Ribbon Cover
Tape
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3) Ribbon Removal
(1) When you need to separate the current ribbon, Open the Ribbon Cover and cut it by knife or similar tool.
(Take care not to injure hands)
(2) Open the Paper Cover and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right.
4) Ribbon Sensor Activation
Ribbon detection sensor is enabled by default factory settings. Check the settings related to ribbon
detection sensor if printing does not stop when the printer is out of ribbon or ribbon is broken.
* Ribbon detection sensor can be enabled by command control. And default setting can
be changed by Unified Label Utility-II.
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CAUTION
- When replacing a ribbon, keep affixed the core of the fully used ribbon to the ribbon coiling portion on
the other side and do not discard as its use is required.
Cutting
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2-2 Operations
2-2-1 Using the operation panel
Most of the functions of this printer are governed by software, but you can monitor the printer s status by
looking at the lights on the control panel and for some procedures you will use the buttons.
2-2-2 Button Operations
Printer state
before
operation
Button Operation procedure Printer operation mode
Feed/
Cancel
Pause
Power OFF Depress -
• Apply power while
depressing the button.
(Hold the button until the
printer starts self-test printing)
Self-test Printing Mode.
Print Standby Depress -
• Depress the button softly
and release it immediately
Feed Mode
Print Standby - Depress
• Depress the button for two
seconds and continue to
hold
Stand-alone configuration Mode
During printing Depress -
• Depress the button for two
seconds and continue to
hold
Print Cancel Mode
During printing - Depress
• Depress the button softly
and release it immediately
Print Pause Mode
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2-2-3 LED indicator for various printer statuses
LED 1 LED 2 Printer Status
Color Status Color Status
Green On Green On Print standby mode Print standby mode
Red On Red On Error mode Ribbon is not detected
Red On Orange On Error mode
Paper jam
(gap/black mark is not recognized)
Red On Green Blink Error mode Printer head overheating
Red On Red Blink Error mode Paper Cover open
Red On Orange Blink Error mode No paper
Red On - Off Error mode Media calibration failure
Red Blink Red Blink Error mode Auto-Cutter error
Orange On Orange On
Mode switching
notification
Mode switching notification
Green Blink Red On Wait for input
Print is paused temporarily. Wait for
button input
Green Blink Green Blink Wait for input Cover Close Mode. Wait for button input
Green On Red Blink Wait for input Print Cancel Mode. Wait for button input
2-2-4 Test Printing
1. Printing using Windows driver
Windows Driver installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website.
(http://www.bixolon.com)
Please refer to the manual to install the Windows Driver and print a test page.
2. Printing using label design program
Label Design Program installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website.
(http://www.bixolon.com)
Please refer to the manual to install the Label Design Program and print a test page.
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2-2-5 Self-Test
The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems.
(Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option)
- Firmware version, printer configuration information, printing quality checking pattern,
and peripheral configuration information, etc.
If there is no problem according to self-test result, please check other device(s) or software(s). This function
is operated independently with other device(s) or software(s).
If the printer does not function properly, contact an authorized dealer.
The self-test checks the following;
1) Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly.
2) Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins.
(It takes about 5 seconds before starting self-test)
3) The self-test prints the current printer configuration information.
4) After the self-test results are printed out, a printer enters into Print Standby Mode.
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2-2-6 Printer setting using utility program
Various printer settings can be changed using the utility program (Unified Label Utility-II).
Functions that can be used with the utility program are as follows.
1) Serial communication settings
Handshake, Stop bit, Data bit, Parity, and Baud rate can be configured.
2) Basic printer settings
Paper size, printing speed and density, paper type, and use of ribbon can be configured.
3) Language setting
Code page can be configured.
4) Media sensor manual calibration function
This function can be used to detect special type or special material paper that is not
detected through automatic calibration function. Refer to 2-2-13 Manual Calibration Mode for
more details.
5) Other functions for printer test are also provided.
Unified Label Utility-II installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website.
(http://www.bixolon.com) Please refer to Unified Label Utility-II manual for details.
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2-2-7 Stand-alone Configuration Mode
Various modes can be executed using buttons and LED only.
1. How to start stand-alone configuration mode
1) The printer mode is set to Printer Setting Mode when the Pause button is depressed
for two seconds while in Print Standby Mode.
2) Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-alone
Configuration Mode.
3) When the printer enters into this mode, the status of LED 1 and LED 2 are changed
sequentially.
4) When the Feed button is depressed at specific LED color combination, the corresponding printer
operation will be selected.
2. List of supported functions
Sequence
number LED 1 LED 2 Printer operation
Color Status Color Status
1
Green On
Green Blink four times Print Configuration Info.
2 Orange Blink four times Print File List
3 Red Blink four times Factory Reset
4
Orange On
Green Blink four times Gap Sensor Auto Calibration
5 Orange Blink four times B/M Sensor Auto Calibration
6 Red Blink four times Data Dump Mode
7
Red On
Green Blink four times Demo Mode
8 Orange Blink four times Change to Line Mode
9 Red Blink four times Download Items Delete
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2-2-8 Pause/Cancel
During multiple-page print jobs, the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and
cancel the print job altogether, respectively.
1. Pause/Resume Function
1) When printing labels, depressing the Pause button
2) The printer will pause after finishing the current label printing and the status of LED will
be as follows.
- LED 1: Green Blink
- LED 2: Red On
3) While the print job is paused, depress the Pause button again to resume printing.
2. Print Cancellation
1) During label printing and/or pause mode, depressing the Cancel button enters the print cancellation
mode.
2) The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode.
- All label printing cancelled
- All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted.
- All received data deleted.
3) The LED Status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows.
- LED 1: Green On
- LED 2: Red Blinking
4) While in the print cancellation mode, depress the Cancel button again to return to print standby mode.
Print Pause/Resume
Print Cancel/Stand by
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2-2-9 Media Calibration
This printer has been designed to recognize the gaps with most print papers, but sometimes it may not
recognize the gap and keep feeding paper if a special type of paper is used. In this case, run Auto
Calibration function so that the printer can recognize the gap. BIXOLON printer provides various media
calibration methods in order to accommodate various special paper types.
1. About media calibration
1) This function is for adjusting the sensitivity of the paper detection sensor for accurate
printing position control and measuring actual length of paper.
2) Sensor sensitivity adjustment
- The purpose is to detect the identifier (gap/black mark/groove) of installed label
printer
3) Paper length measurement
- Accurate length is required to rotate the printing orientation.
- The purpose is to detect the change of paper type.
2. When is media calibration required?
1) When the printer is installed first time
2) When the newly installed paper is a different paper type
3) When printer position is not accurate or printer does not stop in the right position
3. How to perform media calibration
1) The following four methods of media calibration can be used depending on the
conditions.
- Smart Media Detection
- Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
- Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
- Manual Calibration Mode
2) Why are several calibration methods provided?
- Multiple labels should be scanned for media calibration and more accurate
sensitivity calibration can be performed when more labels are scanned.
- The number of labels to scan for sensor sensitivity adjustment depends on various
conditions such as label paper material, color, surface status, thickness, gap length,
pre-printed pattern, etc.
- Four different media calibration modes are provided for compromise between
prevention of excessive use of paper and accuracy of sensor sensitivity adjustment.
- Smart media detection mode that allows for adjustment of sensitivity with minimum
amount of scanning should be good enough for most cases with general labels.
- Try various methods in order of Smart Media Detection Gap Sensor Automatic
Calibration Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Manual Calibration Mode.
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2-2-10 Smart Media Detection
1. Printer executes this function when necessary without user input and media
configuration can be completed with Smart Media Detection function for most print
papers.
2. Papers with gap and black mark can be identified without separate settings.
3. 3 ~ 5 pages of labels will be used depending on the type of paper.
4. Smart Media Detection function is executed in the followings cases
- When the printer is installed first time, it is executed through Feed button or print
command.
- When change paper length is detected during feeding or printing.
- When the paper type entered by command is different from the configured paper type.
- After reset with factory settings
5. Smart Media Detection function will be turned off after setting the sensor sensitivity using
Automatic Calibration Mode or Manual Media Calibration mode, and it will be enabled
again after resetting the printer with factory settings.
2-2-11 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function.
Printer feeds paper and calibrates Gap Sensor automatically.
The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 2 meter of paper. Error mode can
be released by opening and closing the cover.
Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode.
Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode.
1. Procedure to run the calibration
- Depress the Feed button at 4th LED sequence in 2-2-8 (LED 1 is Orange and LED 2
is blinking Green four times) to start Gap Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode.
2-2-12 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function.
Printer feeds paper and calibrates Black Mark Sensor automatically.
The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 2 meter of paper. Error mode can
be released by opening and closing the cover.
Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode.
Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode.
1. Procedure to run calibration
- Depress the Feed button at 5th LED sequence in 2-2-8 (LED 1 is Orange and LED 2
2 is blinking Orange four times) to start Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode.
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