BIXOLON LABEL TX420 User Manual
User's Manual
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SLP-TX420B
Label Printer
SLP-TX423B
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Table of Contents
MANUAL INFORMATION & USAGE PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 4
1. CONTENT CONFIRMATION ................................................................................................................................... 9
2. PRODUCT PART NAMES ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3. INSTALLATION & USAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 12
POWER CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................. 12
3-1
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
PRINTER SETTING USING UTILITY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................ 22
5-1
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
5-12
THE PEEL-OFF (OPTION) ....................................................................................................................................... 30
5-13
USING FAN-FOLD PAPER ........................................................................................................................................ 32
5-14
AUTO CUTTER (OPTION) ........................................................................................................................................ 33
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REAL-TIME CLOCK (OPTION) ................................................................................................................................ 34
6. BLUETOOTH CON N ECTION (IOS,ANDROID) .................................................................................................. 35
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
6-1.
6-2.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................. 35
6-3.
SSP MODE SETTING ............................................................................................................................................... 36
6-4.
SSP MODE CHECK .................................................................................................................................................. 37
7. CLEANING HEAD .................................................................................................................................................... 38
CLEANING HEAD ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
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7-2 CLEANING SENSORS, ROLLER OR/AND PAPER PATH ................................................................................................. 39
8. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
8-1
8-2
LABEL TYPES .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
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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 c ondi ti o n modi fic a ti on, et c.
3. Programming (SLCS) Manual
This manual provides information on label printer commands.
4. True Font Downloader Manual
This manual provides inform ati o n on the usage of the font downloader that can
download True Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts.
Manual Information
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.
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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WARNING
Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death.
it under any
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER
PROHIBIT
Safety Precautions
In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to
prevent any hazard or material damage.
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.
Do not pull the cable to unplug.
• Thi s 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.
Keep the plastic bag out of children’s reach.
• If not, a child may put the bag on his head.
Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.
• You can be electrocuted.
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Do not bend the cable by force or leave
heavy object.
• A damaged cable can cause a fire.
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CAUTION
Do not use the printer when it is out of order. This
Do not let water or other foreign objects in the
If this happened, switch off and unplug the printer before
Use only approved accessories and do not try to
If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from
the printer, unplug it before taking following
After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to
PROHIBIT
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER
Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance
.
Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.
measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains.
•
repair it.
TO UNPLUG
Install the printer on the stable surface.
• If the printer f alls down, it can be broken and you can hurt
yourself.
• If not, they may eat it.
disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.
• Call your dealer when you need these services.
• Do not touch the blade of auto cutter.
PROHIBITED
printer.
•
calling your dealer.
can cause a fire or an electrocution.
• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
TO UNPLUG
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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 alterat ion, repair, and/or modific at ion 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 inter face 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 .
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.
Rating Label Symbol Infor m a tion
DC (Direct current)
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Power Cord
AC Adapter
Core
CD
User’s Manual
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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.
Optional items
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USB Cable
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Feed Button
Cover Lever
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Roller
Black
Notch Sensor
Pause Button
Paper Cover
Ribbon
Cover STD
Paper
2. Product Part Names
Cover
Upper Gap Sensor
-Mark &
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Lower Gap Sensor
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USB
(WLAN Dongl e)
USB
Fan
Power Switch
Power Jack
A-Type
-Fold or External Paper Cover
B-Type Cable
Auto Cutter
(Option)
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Cover Peel-off
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
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AC Adapter
3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Power Connection
Connect power to the printer as shown below.
OFF
Power Switch
1) Tur n o ff the printer power swi tc h.
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.
Power Cord
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