Toshiba B-EX Series User manual

TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B
-EX4T3 (B-EX Series OLD menu)
Key Operation Specification
32.0 Edition: Mar. 28, 2022
BS22001600-EN

Table of Contents
Page
1SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2OUTLINE ...................................................................................................................................... 1
3OPERATION PANEL ................................................................................................................... 1
4OUTLINE OF EACH MODE ......................................................................................................... 2
4.1 ONLINE MODE.............................................................................................................................2
4.1.1 Threshold setting mode ..................................................................................................................2
4.1.2 RFID calibration mode ....................................................................................................................2
4.1.3 Information mode............................................................................................................................2
4.2 SYSTEM MODE ...........................................................................................................................2
4.3 USER SYSTEM MODE.................................................................................................................3
4.4 DOWNLOAD MODE .....................................................................................................................3
4.5 AUTO CONFIGURATION MODE .................................................................................................3
5GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION ..................................................................................... 4
6ONLINE MODE............................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 KEY FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................6
6.1.1 Online Mode Screen .......................................................................................................................6
6.1.2 Help Screen ....................................................................................................................................7
6.1.3 Manual Threshold Setting Screen ..................................................................................................7
6.2 LED FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................8
6.3 LCD FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................8
6.4 ONLINE MODE SCREEN.............................................................................................................8
6.4.1 Online Mode Screen Example ........................................................................................................8
6.4.2 Icon ...............................................................................................................................................10
6.4.3 Online Mode Screen Transition and Operation Example .............................................................11
6.5 HELP SCREEN...........................................................................................................................12
6.5.1 Explanation of Help Display..........................................................................................................12
6.5.2 Help Screen Transition and Operation Example ..........................................................................13
6.6 MANUAL THRESHOLD SETTING .............................................................................................14
6.6.1 Outline of Threshold setting..........................................................................................................14
6.6.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example..........................................................................................15
6.7 RFID CALIBRATION...................................................................................................................20
6.7.1 Outline of the RFID Calibration.....................................................................................................21
6.7.2 RFID Calibration Operation Example ...........................................................................................22
6.8 INFORMATION MODE ...............................................................................................................23
6.8.1 Outline of the Information Mode ...................................................................................................23
6.8.2 Information Mode Operation Example..........................................................................................24
6.8.3 Information Mode Print Sample ....................................................................................................25
6.9 JOB CANCELLATION...............................................................................................................27
6.9.1 Outline of the Job Cancellation.....................................................................................................27
6.9.2 Job Cancellation Operation Example ...........................................................................................27
6.10 SAVING LOG AND RECEIVE BUFFER DATA...........................................................................28

6.10.1 Outline of the Log Data Saving.....................................................................................................28
6.10.2 Conditions .....................................................................................................................................28
6.10.3 Data to be Saved ..........................................................................................................................28
6.10.4 Time Required ..............................................................................................................................28
6.10.5 Log Save Operation Example.......................................................................................................29
6.11 LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS ...............................................................................30
7DISPLAY PATTERN AND KEY OPERATION FOR SYSTEM MODE AND USER SYSTEM MODE
38
7.1 LIST BOX WITH SCROLLBAR ...................................................................................................38
7.2 VALUE SETTING DISPLAY........................................................................................................41
7.3 INFORMATION DISPLAY...........................................................................................................43
7.4 SENSOR ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY............................................................................................45
7.5 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY SCREEN.........................................................................................47
7.6 FILE SELECTION SCREEN .......................................................................................................48
8SYSTEM MODE ......................................................................................................................... 49
8.1 OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM MODE...........................................................................................49
8.2 REFLECTING THE SYSTEM MODE SETTINGS IN THE PRINTER .........................................50
8.3 DIAG ...........................................................................................................................................51
8.3.1 MAINTENANCE CONT.................................................................................................................51
8.3.2 AUTO DIAGNOSTIC.....................................................................................................................68
8.3.3 HEAD CHECK ..............................................................................................................................77
8.4 PARAMETER SET......................................................................................................................78
8.4.1 PRINTER SET ..............................................................................................................................78
8.4.2 SOFTWARE SET..........................................................................................................................84
8.4.3 PANEL ..........................................................................................................................................94
8.4.4 PASSWORD .................................................................................................................................95
8.5 ADJUST SET ..............................................................................................................................97
8.5.1 FEED ADJ.....................................................................................................................................98
8.5.2 CUT ADJ.......................................................................................................................................99
8.5.3 BACK ADJ. .................................................................................................................................104
8.5.4 X ADJUST...................................................................................................................................105
8.5.5 TONE ADJ. (TRANS.).................................................................................................................105
8.5.6 TONE ADJ. (DIRECT) ................................................................................................................105
8.5.7 RBN ADJ.<FW>..........................................................................................................................106
8.5.8 RBN ADJ.<BK>...........................................................................................................................107
8.5.9 THRESHOLD <REFL.> ..............................................................................................................108
8.5.10 THRESHOLD <TRANS.> ...........................................................................................................108
8.5.11 HDDWNADJ ...............................................................................................................................109
8.6 TEST PRINT.............................................................................................................................110
8.6.1 PRINT CONDITION ....................................................................................................................111
8.6.2 SLANT LINE (1DOT) (Not supported by B-EX4T3-H)................................................................114
8.6.3 SLANT LINE (3DOT) ..................................................................................................................115
8.6.4 SLANT LINE (4DOT) (B-EX4T3-H only).....................................................................................116
8.6.5 SLANT LINE (7DOT) (B-EX4T3-H only).....................................................................................117
8.6.6 CHARACTERS ...........................................................................................................................118
8.6.7 BARCODE ..................................................................................................................................119
8.6.8 NON-PRINTING..........................................................................................................................119

8.6.9 FACTORY TEST.........................................................................................................................119
8.6.10 AUTO PRINT (TRANS.)..............................................................................................................120
8.6.11 AUTO PRINT (REFL.).................................................................................................................120
8.7 SENSOR ADJUST....................................................................................................................121
8.7.1 TEMPERATURE.........................................................................................................................121
8.7.2 REFLECT....................................................................................................................................121
8.7.3 TRANS........................................................................................................................................121
8.7.4 PE REFL./TRANS.......................................................................................................................122
8.7.5 RIBBON ......................................................................................................................................122
8.8 RAM CLEAR .............................................................................................................................123
8.8.1 NO RAM CLEAR.........................................................................................................................123
8.8.2 MAINTE.CNT CLEAR .................................................................................................................124
8.8.3 PARAMETER CLEAR.................................................................................................................124
8.9 INTERFACE..............................................................................................................................131
8.9.1 NETWORK..................................................................................................................................131
8.9.2 USB.............................................................................................................................................136
8.9.3 RS-232C .....................................................................................................................................137
8.9.4 CENTRO.....................................................................................................................................138
8.10 BASIC .......................................................................................................................................139
8.10.1 BASIC .........................................................................................................................................139
8.10.2 FILE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................139
8.10.3 TRACE........................................................................................................................................139
8.10.4 EXPAND MODE .........................................................................................................................139
8.11 FOR FACTORY ........................................................................................................................140
8.11.1 HEAD UP ADJUST.....................................................................................................................140
8.11.2 PANEL TEST ..............................................................................................................................140
8.11.3 KEY TEST...................................................................................................................................141
8.12 RFID..........................................................................................................................................143
8.12.1 TEST...........................................................................................................................................143
8.12.2 MODULE.....................................................................................................................................145
8.12.3 RETRY........................................................................................................................................146
8.12.4 UHF SETTING ............................................................................................................................148
8.12.5 OTHER........................................................................................................................................152
8.13 RTC...........................................................................................................................................156
8.13.1 DATE TIME.................................................................................................................................156
8.13.2 BATTERY CHECK......................................................................................................................156
8.13.3 RENEWAL ..................................................................................................................................156
8.14 EMULATION MODE .................................................................................................................157
8.15 USB MEMORY .........................................................................................................................159
8.15.1 USB TO PRINTER......................................................................................................................160
8.15.2 PRINTER TO USB......................................................................................................................161
8.16 RESET......................................................................................................................................162
9USER SYSTEM MODE ............................................................................................................ 163
9.1 OUTLINE OF USER SYSTEM MODE ......................................................................................163
9.2 RESET......................................................................................................................................164
9.3 PARAMETER SET....................................................................................................................164
9.4 ADJUST SET ............................................................................................................................164
9.5 LAN/WLAN................................................................................................................................165

9.5.1 LAN/WLAN..................................................................................................................................165
9.5.2 SNMP..........................................................................................................................................165
9.6 BASIC .......................................................................................................................................166
9.7 EMULATION MODE .................................................................................................................166
9.8 AUTO CALIB.............................................................................................................................167
9.9 DUMP MODE............................................................................................................................169
9.9.1 BUFFER......................................................................................................................................169
9.9.2 DUMP LIST.................................................................................................................................169
9.10 LOG ..........................................................................................................................................172
9.10.1 PRINTER TO USB......................................................................................................................172
9.11 ISSUE CONTROL.....................................................................................................................176
9.12 SHOW ISSUE COND................................................................................................................178
10 DOWNLOAD ......................................................................................................................... 180
11 AUTO CONFIGURATION MODE ......................................................................................... 182
11.1 OUTLINE OF THE AUTO CONFIGURATION MODE...............................................................182
11.2 PREPARATION FOR USB MEMORY ......................................................................................182
11.3 AUTO CONFIGRATION FILE ...................................................................................................183
11.3.1 Format.........................................................................................................................................183
11.3.2 Model Information .......................................................................................................................183
11.3.3 Display Message.........................................................................................................................183
11.3.4 Firmware File to be Downloaded ................................................................................................183
12 POWER SAVING FUNCTION............................................................................................... 184
Copyright ©2011-2022 Toshiba Tec Corporation All rights reserved

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1 SCOPE
This specification describes key operations using both the keys and the LCD of B-EX4T3 and the
B-EX4T1/T2/D2 following FW version.
B-EX4T1-QM/CN less than C3.2
B-EX4T2 less than C2.0
B-EX4T2-H less than C2.0
B-EX4D2 less than D2.0
2 OUTLINE
Key operations are different depending on the printer mode: The online mode in which operations are carried
out through the keys and error messages are displayed while the printer is connected to the host such as a PC,
and the system mode in which self-diagnosis and setting of various parameters are performed.
This specification describes the key operation procedures with the printer keys and the LCD.
The names of the keys and LCD messages used in this specification are written in English.
3 OPERATION PANEL
Graphic LCD
ERROR LED
PAUSE key
ENTER key
RIGHT key
UP key
RESTART key
ONLINE LED
FEED key
MODE key
CANCEL key
LEFT key
DOWN key

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4 OUTLINE OF EACH MODE
This chapter describes the outline of each mode supported by the printer. Refer to each chapter for detailed
information.
4.1 ONLINE MODE
This mode is mainly used by users (operators).
The label or tag can be issued in the online mode. When an error occurs, the help function shows its
cause, troubleshooting, and the recovery method. The threshold setting, described below, is also a part
of the online mode.
4.1.1 Threshold setting mode
The threshold setting mode is provided to correct a print failure with pre-printed media.
When using pre-printed media, the print start positions may not be detected correctly with the usual
media sensor threshold, depending on the ink type. Such errors can be prevented by setting the
threshold just for the pre-printed media to be used. Since the threshold setting value is stored in the
non-volatile memory, it is unnecessary to set the threshold again as long as the same pre-printed
media is used.
4.1.2 RFID calibration mode
In the RFID calibration mode, the distance to the optimum tag write/read position and AGC value
required for properly writing/reading data on/from RFID tags are obtained through a calibration, the
obtained values are set on the printer automatically, and they are reflected in the printer operation.
To write/read data on/from RFID tags with the barcode printer, it was necessary to manually set a
distance to the write/read position and an AGC value, which controls the target tag, with @003
command and in the system mode. However, these are automatically done in the RFID calibration
mode.
This mode is supported by B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN with the firmware version C1.4 or later.
4.1.3 Information mode
In the information mode, the total feed amount counted during the feeding and printing operations is
displayed on the LCD or printed in units of centimeters and inches.
Printing of the feed amount is performed on request.
This mode is supported from the following firmware versions:
▪B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN: C1.0I or later
▪B-EX4T2-G/T-QM/CN: C1.0F or later
▪B-EX4T2-H-QM/CN: C1.1A or later
▪B-EX4D2-G-QM/CN: D1.1 or later
4.2 SYSTEM MODE
Turning the power on while holding down both the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys simultaneously, or the
[MODE] key alone activates the system mode. This mode is mainly used by service technicians or the
production department staff for adjustment of the printer before shipment. This mode contains the
menus which might not be changed so frequently.
In addition to the menus common to the user system mode, such as parameter setting, fine adjustment
and BASIC setting, there are sensor adjustment, interface, RFID and RTC setting menus.
Furthermore, self-diagnosis, test printing, RAM clearing to initialize the printer settings, pre-shipment
adjustment for factory use, and the menu which enables saving parameter settings, external characters,
TPCL commands to the external USB memory or copying the data from the USB memory to the printer
are provided. The values set in this mode are stored in the non-volatile memory.

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4.3 USER SYSTEM MODE
The user system mode is accessible from the online mode. This mode is mainly used by users
(administrators) or service technicians, and contains the menus which might be frequently changed.
In addition to the menus common to the system mode, such as parameter setting, fine adjustment, and
BASIC setting, there are LAN/WLAN setting, auto calibration, and a dumping function which enables
the printer to dump received data. The values set in this mode are stored in the non-volatile memory.
4.4 DOWNLOAD MODE
This mode is used to download boot and main programs firmware.
4.5 AUTO CONFIGURATION MODE
This mode is used to automatically update the printer firmware stored in a USB memory.

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5 GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION
Display
*1: Supported by B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN C1.4 or later
*2: Supported by B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN C1.0I or later, B-EX4T2-G/T-QM/CN C1.0F or later,
B-EX4T2-H-QM/CN C1.1A or later and B-EX4D2-G-QM/CN D1.1 or later
[Power OFF]
[PAUSE] key
[RESTART] key
[FEED] key
Hold down the [PAUSE] key for a few
seconds.
Hold down the [RESTART] or
[MODE] key for a few seconds.
Power on
Threshold setting mode
User mode
Online mode
[Online] [Feeds one label]
[Pause]
Hold down the [MODE] key for a
few seconds.
Hold down the [ENTER] key for a few
seconds.
RFID calibration mode *1
Hold down the [UP] key for a few
seconds.
Information mode *2
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Note:
1. To enter the download mode, system mode or auto configuration mode, keep holding down the key until
each display is shown.
2. Power off
When the power switch of the printer is turned off, the ONLINE and ERROR LEDs synchronously flash at a
500-ms interval (ON: 250ms, OFF: 250ms). When the LEDs are unlit, the printer power is turned off.
The printer power shall not be turned on again while these LEDs are flashing. Otherwise, “SYSTEM
ERROR 02 POWER FAILURE” will be displayed, and the LCD message may be corrupted before the error
message is displayed.
3. For the conditions to enter the auto configuration mode, refer to Section 11.2 Preparation for USB Memory.
Turn the power on while holding down the
[FEED] and [PAUSE] keys simultaneously
or
holding down the [MODE] key.
Download mode
System mode
Turn the power on while holding down the
[CANCEL] key. (See Note 3.)
Auto configuration mode
Turn the power on while holding down the
[FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys.
<Continued from the previous page.>

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6 ONLINE MODE
6.1 KEY FUNCTION
The printer behavior is not guaranteed when a undefined key is operated.
6.1.1 Online Mode Screen
Key
Function
[FEED] (1) Feeds and ejects one piece of the media.
This is also sed to adjust the media to the proper position. If printing is attempted
with the media improperly positioned, print data is not printed at the correct position.
One or two pieces of the media need to be fed to adjust the print start position before
printing.
(2) Prints the data in the image buffer on one piece of the media
according to the
system mode setting.
Note:
Do not send a clear command or a drawing command to the printer from the host
during printing by pressing the [FEED] key. Otherwise, the layout will be destroyed.
Also, if printing is perform
ed by pressing the [FEED] key while the data is being
drawn in the image buffer, the layout may be destroyed.
* For details of the following cases, refer to the parameter setting section.
• How to issue the label stock having a label pitch of 25.4 mm or less in the cut issue
mode when the disc cutter is used.
• How to issue the label stock having the minimum label pitch or less for each print
speed in the cut issue mode when the rotary cutter is used.
* In the strip mode, the printer feeds labels even when the peel-off sensor is detecting a
label.
* When Media Load parameter is enabled, media feeding is performed to find the print
start position depending on the condition. For details, refer to Section 8.4.1.1 MEDIA
LOAD.
[RESTART]
(1) Resumes printing after a temporary stop of printing or after an error.
(2) Places the printer in the initial state after startup.
(3) Places the printer in the user system mode.
[PAUSE]
(1) Stops label printing temporarily.
(2) Programs the threshold value.
[MODE]
(1) Places the printer in the user system mode.
[CANCEL]
(1) Clears the job.
[ENTER] (1) Displays help messages.
(2) Saves the log/receive buffer data. (B-EX4T1 Japan model with firmware V1.0I only)
(3) Places the printer in the RFID calibration mode.
Supported model: B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN C1.4 or later
[UP] (1) Places the printer in the Information mode.
Supported model:
B-EX4T1-G/T-QM/CN C1.0I or later, B-EX4T2-G/T-QM/CN C1.0F or later,
B-EX4T2-H-QM/CN C1.1A or later, B-EX4D2-G-QM/CN D1.1 or later
[DOWN]
(1) No function.
[LEFT]
(1) No function.
[RIGHT]
(1) Displays help messages.

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6.1.2 Help Screen
Key
Function
[FEED]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
[RESTART]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
[PAUSE]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
[MODE]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
[CANCEL]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
(2) Returns to the previous help page.
(3) Ends the help message screen.
[ENTER]
(1) Ends the help message screen.
(2) Goes to the next help page.
(3) Ends the help message screen.
[UP]
(1) Moves the cursor upward.
[DOWN]
(1) Moves the cursor downward.
[LEFT]
(1) Returns to the previous help page.
(2) Ends the help message screen.
[RIGHT]
(1) Goes to the next help page.
(2) Ends the help message screen.
6.1.3 Manual Threshold Setting Screen
Key
Function
[FEED]
(1) Moves the cursor upward.
(2) Re-sets
[RESTART]
(1) Moves the cursor downward.
[PAUSE]
(1) Sets the threshold.
(2) Fixes the selection.
[MODE]
No function.
[CANCEL]
No function.
[ENTER]
(1) Fixes the selection.
(2) Ends the manual threshold setting.
[UP]
(1) Moves the cursor upward.
[DOWN]
(1) Moves the cursor downward.
[LEFT]
(1) Goes to the judgment result page
(2) Goes to the fine adjustment setting menu
[RIGHT]
(1) Goes to the detail page.
(2) Goes to the fine adjustment setting menu

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6.2 LED FUNCTION
[ONLINE] LED
Indicates that the printer is in online state.
Flashes when the printer is communicating with the host.
Flashes (ON: 250 ms, OFF: 250 ms) in synchronization with the [ERROR] LED
when the printer is turned off.
Flashes in the power saving mode (ON: 1000 msec., OFF: 1000 msec.) (*2)
[ERROR] LED
Indicates that the printer is in error state.
Flashes when a ribbon nearly end condition is detected (ON: 500 ms, OFF: 500
ms).
Flashes when a system error occurs (ON: 500 ms, OFF: 500 ms).
Flashes (ON: 250 ms, OFF: 250 ms) in synchronization with the [ONLINE] LED
when the printer is turned off.
Note:
1. If the wireless LAN is being linked when the printer is off, both the [ONLINE] and [ERROR] LEDs are
just turned on, not flash.
2. The supported models are as below.
(For the other models or versions, the LED turns on during the power saving mode.)
B-EX4T1-G/T C1.6 or later
B-EX4T2-G/T C1.3 or later
B-EX4T2-H C1.2 or later
B-EX4D2 D1.3 or later
6.3 LCD FUNCTION
The LCD displays the messages which indicate the printer status.
LCD Type Graphics LCD
Size 128 dots (W) X 64 dots (H)
Display structure Maximum of 21 digits x 5 lines
6.4 ONLINE MODE SCREEN
6.4.1 Online Mode Screen Example
Printer
condition
LCD Description of each line
Online
← Model name, Firmware version (*5)
← Message
← The number of printed labels (*1)
← IP address etc. (*4)
← Icon
Pause ← Number of remaining labels to print (*2)
← Message
← 1st line of the error message
← 2nd line of the error message (*6)
← Icon

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Head open
← Number of remaining labels to print (*2)
← Message
← 1st line of the error message
← 2nd line of the error message
← Icon, Help guide (*3)
* Whether to display or hide the 1st, 3rd and 4th lines of the online mode display can be selected in the
system mode.
* Refer to “Icon display” for the icons in detail.
Note:
1. The number of labels printed is the cumulative number of labels printed after the power of a printer is
turned on. The number of labels printed is reset to zero when the printer is turned on. During an issue
with the cut interval specified, the number of labels is updated when the labels are cut normally.
2. [The number of remaining labels to print] = [Specified number of labels to print] – [The number of
normally printed labels before occurrence of an error or placing the printer in pause]
When the number of remaining labels to print is zero, it is not displayed. During an issue with the cut
interval specified, the number of remaining labels is updated when the label is cut normally.
3. The help guide is displayed only when an applicable help message exists.
4. The message displayed here is an IP address or supplemental information such as a ribbon nearly
ending message.
•When the LAN or WLAN setting is disabled, the IP address is not displayed even if this function is
enabled in the system mode.
•The ribbon nearly ending message is displayed when the corresponding situation is detected,
regardless of whether this displaying has been enabled in the system mode.
A ribbon nearly ending situation is detected according to the diameter of the unused ribbon. The
diameter of 38 mm is equivalent to a 30-meter ribbon and the diameter of 43 mm is equivalent to a
70-meter ribbon, respectively.
5. The model name description is as shown below.
B-EX 4 T 1 – T
Head resolution G: 203dpi, T: 300/305dpi, H: 600dpi
Type 1: Type1, 2: Type2
Print method T: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal, D: Direct thermal
Print width 4: 4” width, 6: 6” width
Series model
6. While the printer is in the pause state, a ribbon nearly ending message may be displayed on this line.
The condition of the display is the same as Note 4.

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6.4.2 Icon
Five kinds of icons are displayed in the bottom line of the online mode screen.
These icons are displayed only in the online mode screen.
Icon
Explanation
Wireless LAN icon Displayed and used when the wireless LAN module is installed.

The graph shows the radio field strength.
Graph 0: Outside the communication range
Graph 1: Radio field strength: Weak
Graph 2: Radio field strength: Middle
Graph 3: Radio field strength: Strong
Link icon Displayed and used when the wireless LAN module is installed.
Displayed while the printer is communicating by the wireless LAN.

Flashes while roaming.
OFF: No connection
ON: Connecting to an access point
Flash: Roaming (*4)
Data transmission icon Appears when a print job is present.
ON: Print job is present.
RFID icon Displayed and used when the RFID module is installed.

Appears when the RFID module type has been set and a
communication between the printer and the RFID module is enabled.
Flashes while communications and the operating sequence are made
with the RFID module.
- Communications without a radio wave output are included.
- After the radio wave output has been applied t
o the module, this icon
flashes even when there is no radio wave output.
(Flashes while the module stops outputting radio waves under the influence
of other carriers or while changing the channel.)
ON: Module type has been se
t and the printer is ready to
communicate with the RFID module.
⇔Flash: Communicating
Ribbon near end icon A ribbon nearly ending situation is detected.
Flashes when the ribbon is close to its end.
A ribbon nearly ending situation is detected depending on the diameter
of unused ribbon. ∅38 mm is equivalent to 30-meter ribbon and ∅43
mm is equivalent to 70-meter ribbon.
Flash: Ribbon nearly ending state (*4)
Note: The icon flashes at 1-second intervals (ON for 500 msec, OFF for 500 msec).

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6.4.3 Online Mode Screen Transition and Operation Example
Idling or normal issuing
Printing is stopped if it is in
progress.
The help guide is displayed.
Help guide message for head open
(*1)
Printing is stopped if it is in
progress and the help guide
is displayed.
Help message for NO PAPER (*1)
Note: Refer “Help Screen Transition and Operation Example” for the help display.
If the print head is
opened while printing:
If an error occurs
while printing:
When the [PAUSE] key
is pressed while printing:
When the [RESTART] key is pressed,
the printer resumes printing if
there is
remaining data to print.
Close the print head.
Load new media.
When the [RESTART] key is pressed,
the printer resumes printing if there is
remaining data to print.
Press the [RIGHT]
key.
Press the [RIGHT]
key.
If the print head is
opened while idling:
Close the print head.

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6.5 HELP SCREEN
6.5.1 Explanation of Help Display
When “Help” is displayed at the lower right of the online mode display, pressing the [RIGHT] or [ENTER]
key causes the help message to be shown.
The help message is displayed on the upper four lines. When the message exceeds four lines, the up
and down arrows are shown on the scrollbar on the left, and the hidden lines can be displayed by
scrolling down.
Example of the help message
←1
st
line of help message
←2
nd
line of help message
←3
rd
line of help message
←4
th
line of help message
←Help guide
Since the help message is within three lines, the scrollbar arrows are not shown.
←1
st
line of help message
←2
nd
line of help message
←3
rd
line of help message
←4
th
line of help message
←Help guide
Since the help message exceeds four lines, the scrollbar arrows are shown.

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6.5.2 Help Screen Transition and Operation Example
The help screen consists of three pages, which are Help 1, Help 2 and Help 3.
Help 1 shows the detail of the error, Help 2 shows a troubleshooting, and Help 3 shows how to recover
from the error.
Display transition
[LEFT] key
[CANCEL] key
Display transition
[RIGHT] key
[ENTER] key
Online mode
Error detail
Scroll the screen
with the [UP] or
[DOWN] key.
Troubleshooting
Scroll the screen
with the [UP] or
[DOWN] key.
How to recover from the error
Scroll the screen
with the [UP] or
[DOWN] key.
Note: When a key other than above is pressed, the help screen is ended and returned to the online mode
screen.

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6.6 MANUAL THRESHOLD SETTING
6.6.1 Outline of Threshold setting
When a label stock is printed, the printer automatically corrects the print position by detecting gaps
between the labels using a transmissive sensor to maintain a constant print position. However, when
pre-printed media stock is used, print positions may not be detected correctly depending on the ink type
used for preprints. In this case, it is required to set the transmissive sensor threshold manually through
key operations and store the value in the non-volatile memory.
This threshold stored is used for printing by selecting “3: Transmissive Sensor (when using the
pre-printed media)” for the sensor type of the issue command, and data is printed at a constant print
position correctly since the print positions are detected based on this threshold.
When the media with black marks printed on the back side is used, the printer automatically corrects the
print position by detecting those marks by using a reflective sensor. However, if there is a reflective rate
variation on the media other than the black marks, the print position cannot be corrected properly. In this
case, it is required to set the reflective sensor threshold manually through key operations and store the
value in the non-volatile memory.
This threshold stored is used for printing by selecting “4: Reflective Sensor (when using a manual
threshold value)” for the sensor type of the issue command, and data is printed at a constant print
position correctly since the print positions are detected based on this threshold.
For B-EX4T3-H, five sets of a threshold value and fine adjustment values can be saved for each
of ”Transmissive sensor (when using pre-printed labels)” and “Reflective sensor (when using the
manual threshold value)”.
Saved threshold values and fine adjustment values can be used by selecting them from the setting of
the parameters (type of sensor and selection of threshold setting) of the issue command at the test
printing in the system mode or the issuing in the online mode.

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6.6.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example
[Online mode]
1. Normal state
↓ Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Online mode]
2. Pause state
↓Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds.
[Threshold setting]
3. Media sensor
selection
Move the cursor with the
[UP] or [DOWN] key.
↓ Press the [ENTER] key.
[Threshold setting]
3.1 Allocation number
selection
In the case of B-EX4T3-H, the screen for setting a threshold value allocation number
appears. (See Note.)
↓ Press the [ENTER] key.
[Threshold setting]
4. Waiting for the
media to be loaded
Scroll the display with the
[UP] or [DOWN] key.
↓ Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Threshold setting]
5. Calibration
Hold down the [PAUSE]
key to keep feeding the
media.
↓ Release the [PAUSE] key. When the [PAUSE] key is
released, media feeding
stops.
↓
↓
[Threshold setting]
6a. Result: OK (Mid.)
↓
↓
↓
↓
Pressing the [FEED] key
returns the screen to “3.
Media sensor selection”.
Pressing the [ENTER] key
returns the screen to “2.
Pause condition”.
Pressing the [RIGHT] key
causes the screen to go to
“7a/7b. Detail”.
↓
↓
[Threshold setting]
6b. Result: NG (1)
↓
↓
↓
↓ Press the [RIGHT] key. ↓
[Threshold setting]
7a. Detail: OK (Mid.)
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
Pressing the [RIGHT] key
causes the screen to go to
“8a. Sensor Fine
adjustment”.
Pressing the [LEFT] key
returns the screen to “6a.
Judgment”.