BIXOLON SLP-TX223B User manual

User’s Manual
SLP-TX220B/TX223B
THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
Ver. 1.03
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Table of Contents
1. Content Confirmation....................................................................................................7
2. Product Part Names.......................................................................................................8
3. Installation & Usage.....................................................................................................10
3-1 Power Connection ....................................................................................................10
3-2 Interface Cable Connection......................................................................................11
3-3 Paper Installation......................................................................................................12
3-4 Ribbon Installation....................................................................................................13
3-4-1 Type of Ribbon ...................................................................................................13
3-4-2 Inserting Ribbon .................................................................................................14
3-4-3 Ribbon Removal.................................................................................................15
3-4-4 Ribbon Sensor Activation ...................................................................................15
3-5 Button and LED ........................................................................................................16
3-5-1 Button Operations...............................................................................................16
3-5-2 LED indicator for various printer statuses...........................................................17
3-6 Test printing ..............................................................................................................18
3-6-1 Printing using Windows driver ............................................................................18
3-6-2 Printing using label design program ...................................................................18
4. Self-Test........................................................................................................................19
5. Detailed features..........................................................................................................20
5-1 Printer setting using utility program...........................................................................20
5-2 Stand-alone Configuration Mode..............................................................................21
5-2-1 How to start stand-alone configuration mode .....................................................21
5-2-2 List of supported functions..................................................................................21
5-3 Pause / Cancel .........................................................................................................22
5-3-1 Pause / Resume Function..................................................................................22
5-3-2 Print Cancellation ...............................................................................................22
5-4 Media Calibration......................................................................................................23
5-4-1 About media calibration ......................................................................................23
5-4-2 When is media calibration required? ..................................................................23
5-4-3 How to perform media calibration.......................................................................23
5-5 Smart Media Detection.............................................................................................24
5-6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode ..........................................................................24
5-6-1 Procedure to run the calibration..........................................................................24
5-7 Black Mark SensorAuto Calibration Mode ...............................................................25
5-7-1 Procedure to run calibration ...............................................................................25
5-8 Manual Calibration Mode..........................................................................................26
5-9 Cover Closing Mode.................................................................................................27
5-9-1 About Cover Closing Mode.................................................................................27
5-9-2 How to switch the printer from Cover Close Mode to Print Standby Mode.........27
5-10 Data Dump Mode....................................................................................................27
5-10-1 How to start Data Dump Mode .........................................................................27
5-11 Factory Reset..........................................................................................................28
5-11-1 How to reset the printer.....................................................................................28
5-12 The Peel-Off (Option)..............................................................................................28
5-13 Using Fan-Fold Paper.............................................................................................30
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5-13-1 Printer Preparation ...........................................................................................30
5-13-2 When using Fan-Fold paper.............................................................................30
5-13-3 When using Large-Capacity paper roll (Option)................................................31
5-14 Auto Cutter (Option)................................................................................................32
5-15 Real-Time Clock (Option) .......................................................................................33
6. Bluetooth Connection (iOS,Android).........................................................................34
6-1 Precautions...............................................................................................................34
6-2 Bluetooth Connection Instructions............................................................................34
6-3 SSP Mode Setting ....................................................................................................36
6-3-1 List of supported functions..................................................................................36
6-4. SSP Mode Check ....................................................................................................36
7. Cleaning Head..............................................................................................................37
7-1 Cleaning Head..........................................................................................................38
7-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller, Paper Path ......................................................................39
8. Appendix.......................................................................................................................40
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Manual Information
This user manual 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 Printer 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 Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts.
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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
Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death.
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.
Do not pull the cable to unplug.
•This can damage the cable, which is the origin of a fire or a
breakdown of the printer.
You must use only the supplied adapter.
•It is dangerous to use other adapters.
Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
•This can provoke over-heating and a fire.
•If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before usage.
•If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet, do not plug in.
•Be sure to use only standardized multi-outlets.
PROHIBIT
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ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER
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CAUTION
Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance .
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 unplug 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
repair it.
TO UNPLUG
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DISASSEMBLING
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DEALER
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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 and/or
missing.
SLP-TX220B/TX223B
Power Cord
AC Adapter
Core
Quick Manual
※Optional items
USB Cable
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2. Product Part Names
Feed Button
Cover Lever
Pause Button
Ribbon Cover
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Roller
Black-Mark & Notch Sensor
Paper Cover
Cover STD
Paper Fix Tool
Paper Guide & Gap Sensor
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Power Switch
USB B-Type Cable
Fan-Fold or External Paper Cover
Power Jack
Auto Cutter
(Option)
Cover Peel-off
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
(Option)
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
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3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Power Connection
• Connect power to the printer as shown below.
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.
OFF
Power Switch
Power Cord
AC Adapter
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3-2 Interface Cable Connection
3-2-1 Bluetooth Model
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
-USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle)
-USB B-Type Cable
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
- Connect USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle) to the HOST port.
- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.
(This port requires a shielded cable less than 1.8m long.)
- It can connect by internal Bluetooth module.
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
USB B-Type Cable
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3-3 Paper 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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3-4 Ribbon Installation
3-4-1 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
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
(Surfaceto be
printed)
Coated Area
(Surface to be
printed)
( O )
( X )
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3-4-2 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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3-4-3 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.
3-4-4 Ribbon Sensor Activation
Ribbon detection sensor is disabled 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.
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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3-5 Button and 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 softly
and release it
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 Cancel Mode
During
printing
-
Press
• Press the button softly
and release it
Print Pause Mode
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3-5-2 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
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3-6 Test printing
3-6-1 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.
3-6-2 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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4. 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.
(Hold the button until the printer starts self-test printing)
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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5. Detailed features
5-1 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) Basic printer settings
Paper size, printing speed and density, paper type can be configured.
2) Language setting
Code page can be configured.
3) 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 Manual Calibration mode
page for more details
4) 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 the manual to install the Unified Label Utility-II and print a test page.
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