BIXOLON SLP-TX420B User manual

User's Manual
Label Printer
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SLP-TX420B
SLP-TX423B
http://www.bixolon.com

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Table of Contents
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MANUAL INFORMATION & USAGE PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................4
1. CONTENT CONFIRMATION ...................................................................................................................................9
2. PRODUCT PART NAMES........................................................................................................................................10
3. INSTALLATION & USAGE .....................................................................................................................................12
3-1 POWER CONNECTION ..............................................................................................................................................12
3-2 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTION.............................................................................................................................13
3-3 PAPER INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................14
3-4 RIBBON INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................15
3-5 BUTTON AND LED...................................................................................................................................................18
3-6 TEST PRINTING ........................................................................................................................................................20
4. SELF-TEST.................................................................................................................................................................21
5. DETAILED FEATURES............................................................................................................................................22
5-1 PRINTER SETTING USING UTILITY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................22
5-2 STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION MODE ...................................................................................................................23
5-3 PAUSE/CANCEL........................................................................................................................................................24
5-4 MEDIA CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................................................25
5-5 SMART MEDIA DETECTION......................................................................................................................................26
5-6 GAP SENSOR AUTO CALIBRATION MODE.................................................................................................................26
5-7 BLACK MARK SENSOR AUTO CALIBRATION MODE .................................................................................................27
5-8 MANUAL CALIBRATION MODE ................................................................................................................................28
5-9 COVER CLOSING MODE...........................................................................................................................................29
5-10 DATA DUMP MODE ................................................................................................................................................29
5-11 FACTORY RESET.....................................................................................................................................................30
5-12THE PEEL-OFF (OPTION) .......................................................................................................................................30
5-13 USING FAN-FOLD PAPER........................................................................................................................................32
5-14AUTO CUTTER (OPTION)........................................................................................................................................33
5-15 REAL-TIME CLOCK (OPTION)................................................................................................................................34
6. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION (IOS,ANDROID)..................................................................................................35
6-1. PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................35
6-2. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................35
6-3. SSPMODE SETTING ...............................................................................................................................................36
6-4. SSPMODE CHECK..................................................................................................................................................37
7. CLEANING HEAD ....................................................................................................................................................38
7-1 CLEANING HEAD .....................................................................................................................................................38

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7-2 CLEANING SENSORS,ROLLER OR/AND PAPER PATH .................................................................................................39
8. APPENDIX..................................................................................................................................................................40
8-1 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................40
8-2 LABEL TYPES ..........................................................................................................................................................40

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Manual Information
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Manual Information & Usage Precautions
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.
We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and
quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content
may be changed without prior notice.

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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
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER
PROHIBIT

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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.
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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
PROHIBIT
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBITED
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
TO UNPLUG
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER

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Other Precautions
The copyright for this user manual and various other manuals is property of the BIXOLON
Co., Ltd. Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material
without the express written permission of BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is strictly prohibited.
Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability. This
manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain
errors and/or omissions.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the
information in this manual.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. and its affiliates are not legally liable (United States excluded) for any
damages, loss, costs, and/or expenses that result from the breakdown, malfunction, and/or
misuse of the product due to violation or neglect of the operation and maintenance
information and instructions provided by the BIXOLON Co., Ltd., as well as from the
unauthorized alteration, repair, and/or modification of the product by the user and/or third
party.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is not legally liable for any damages and/or issues resulting from the
use of options and/or parts that are not authentic BIXOLON products or authorized
products.
WARNING
Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards.
Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON.
WARNING – U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTICE – Canada
This Apparatus complies with class “A” limits for radio interference as specified in the
Canadian department of communications radio interference regulations. Get appareil est
conforme aux normes class “A” d’interference radio tel que specifier par ministre canadien
des communications dans les reglements d’interference radio.

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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment)
This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the
corresponding item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with
other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate marked
items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the
sustained reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office for details
of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items.
Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of
purchase contracts. This product should not be combined with other commercial
waste for disposal.
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Rating Label Symbol Information
DC (Direct current)

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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-TX420B/TX423B
Power Cord
AC Adapter
Core
CD
User’s Manual
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Optional items
USB Cable

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2. Product Part Names
Feed Button
Cover Lever
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Roller
Black
-Mark &
Notch Sensor
Pause Button
Paper Cover
Upper Gap Sensor
Ribbon
Cover
Lower Gap Sensor
Cover STD
Paper
Fix Tool

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Power Switch
USB
A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
USB
B-Type Cable
Fan
-Fold or External Paper Cover
Power Jack
Auto Cutter
(Option) Cover Peel-off
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
(Option)

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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 theAC 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
B-Type Cable
USB
A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)

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3-3 Paper Installation
1) Open the Paper Cover.
2) Spread the Paper Holder and insert
paper roll.
3) Pull the paper so that it extends out of the front of the printer. Push the paper under
both of the Paper Guide.
* Whether the paper label is wound inwards or outwards, its printing surface must
face up.
4) 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.
5) Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard.
Moveable Black
-Mark Sensor
and Notch Sensor
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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
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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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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.
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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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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
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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
1) Install the Windows driver.
Refer to the “Windows driver manual” in the CD for the installation procedure.
2) Set the “port” of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used. Refer to the
“Ethernet interface user’s manual” in the CD when using Ethernet interface.
3) Print the test page using the “Print test page” function of Windows driver.
3-6-2 Printing using label design program
- The label design program is included in the separate CD.
1) Install the label design program.
2) Print the test page after designing a label.