BIXOLON LABEL X220 User Manual

User's Manual

Label Printer

Rev. 0.01

SLP-DX220B

SLP-DX223B

http://www.bixolon.com

SLP-DX220B/DX223B

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Table of Contents

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Manual Information & Usage Precautions .................................................................. 3

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 Button an d LED ........................................................................................................ 13

3-5 Test printing .............................................................................................................. 15

4. Self-Test ........................................................................................................................ 16

5. Detailed features .......................................................................................................... 17

5-1 Printer setting using utility program ........................................................................... 17

5-2 Stand-alone Configuration Mode .............................................................................. 18

5-3 Pause/Cancel ........................................................................................................... 19

5-4 Media Calibration ...................................................................................................... 20

5-5 Smart Media Detection ............................................................................................. 21

5-6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode .......................................................................... 21

5-7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode ............................................................... 22

5-8 Manual Calibration Mode .......................................................................................... 23

5-9 Cover Closing Mode ................................................................................................. 24

5-10 Data Dump Mode .................................................................................................... 24

5-11 Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 25

5-12 The Peel-Off (Option).............................................................................................. 25

5-13 Using Fan-Fold Paper ............................................................................................. 27

5-14 Auto Cutter (Option) ................................................................................................ 28

5-15 Real-T i m e Clock ( Opti on) ....................................................................................... 29

6. Cleaning Head .............................................................................................................. 30

6-1 Cleaning Head .......................................................................................................... 30

6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path ............................................................ 31

7. Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 32

7-1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 32

7-2 Label Ty pes .............................................................................................................. 32

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Manual Information

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Manual Information & Usage Precautions

This user’s guide 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 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.

5. Bluetooth interface Manual

This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Bluetooth

interface.

6. Label design program Manual

This manual provides information on the usage of the Windows PC program that can

make labels by adding text, graphics, or barcodes at desired positions.

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’s guide content

may be changed without prior notice.

■ Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired opera t ion.

This device does not support Adaptivity of the CE Rules.

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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.

• 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.

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

ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER

PROHIBIT

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CAUTION

Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance

Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.

• If not, they may eat it.

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 le

t 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 f alls down, it can be broken and you can hurt

yourself.

If you observe a strang

e 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

DISASSEMBLING

PROHIBITED

PROHIBIT

TO UNPLUG

PRINTER

DEALER

PRINTER

PROHIBIT

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Other Precautions

The copyright for this user’s guide and various other manuals is property of the BIXOLON

Corporation. Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material

without the express written permission of BIXOLON Corporation. is strictly prohibi ted.

Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability. T his

manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain

errors and/or omissions.

BIXOLON Corporation. is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the

information in this manual.

BIXOLON Corporation. 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 Corporation., as well as from the

unauthorized alteration, repair, and/or modification of the product by the user and/or third

party.

BIXOLON Corporation. 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.

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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 Infor m a tion

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-DX220/DX223

Power Cord

AC Adapter

User’s Manual

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Optional items

USB Cable

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2. Product Part Names

eed Button

over Lever

rinter Head

aper Holder

Paper Guide

& Gap Sensor

Black

-Mark & Notch Sensor

ause Button

Paper

Cover

-STD

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ower S witch

Auto Cutter(Option)

Fan

-Fold or External Paper Cover

Power Jack

Cover Peel-off(Option)

USB

B-Type Cable

USB

A-Type

(WLAN D

ongle)

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3. Installation & Usage

3-1 Power Connection

Connect power to the printer as shown below.

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.

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Do not use an adapter that was not supplied with the printer.

OFF

Power Switch

Power Cord

AC Adapter

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