BIXOLON SLP-TX400 User Manual
User's Manual
Label Printer
Rev. 1.05
SLP-TX400 / TX400E
SLP-TX403 / TX403E
http://www.bixolon.com
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■ Table of Contents
※ 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 ...................................................................................................... 13
3-4 Ribbon Installation .................................................................................................... 14
3-5 LED Display .............................................................................................................. 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
5-12 Firmware Download ................................................................................................ 30
5-13 The Peel-Off ........................................................................................................... 31
5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper ............................................................................................. 33
5-15 Auto Cutter (SLP-TX40xC) ..................................................................................... 34
6. Cleaning Head .............................................................................................................. 35
6-1 Cleaning Head .......................................................................................................... 35
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path ............................................................ 36
7. Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 37
7-1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 37
7-2 Label Types .............................................................................................................. 37
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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 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.
5. Ethernet interface Manual
This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Ethernet
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.
■ 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.
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
■ Safety Precautions
In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to
prevent any hazard or material damage.
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CAUTION
Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance
.
Do not use the printer when it is out of order. This
can cause a fire or an electrocution.
• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
Do not let water or other foreign objects in the
printer.
• If this happened, switch off and unplug the printer before
calling your dealer.
Use only approved accessories and do not try to
disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.
• Call your dealer when you need these services.
• Do not touch the blade of auto cutter.
Install the printer on the stable surface.
• If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt
yourself.
Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.
• If not, they may eat it.
If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from
the printer, unplug it before taking following
measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains.
• After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to
repair it.
TO UNPLUG
PROHIBIT
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBITED
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
TO UNPLUG
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER
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WARNING
■ 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.
Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards.
Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON.
■ 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 Information
DC (Direct current)
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Power Cord
AC Adapter
Holder Ribbon (2ea)
Core
CD
User’s Manual
※ Optional items
RS-232C(Serial) Cable
IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable
USB Cable
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.
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Feed Button
Cover Peel-off
(Option)
Cover Lever
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Paper Guide + Gap Sensor
Peel-off Sensor
(Option)
Black-Mark &
Notch Sensor
Pause Button
Paper Cover
Ribbon Assembly
2. Product Part Names
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Power Switch
IEEE1284 (Parallel)
USB
Fan-Fold or Exter Paper
Power Jack
RS-232C (Serial)
Auto Cutter
(Option)
Cover Peel-off
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
(Option)
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OFF
Power Switch
Power Cord
AC Adapter
3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Power Connection
Connect power to the printer as shown below.
1) Turn off the printer power switch.
2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source.
3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector.
4) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
5) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet.
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USB Cable
RS-232(Serial) Cable
IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable
3-2 Interface Cable Connection
3-2-1 Standard Model
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
- RS-232C(Serial) Cable
- IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable
- USB B-Type Cable
1) Turn off the power switch.
2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
- Connect the RS-232C(Serial) Cable to the SERIAL port.
and tighten the screw on both sides.
- Connect the IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable to the PARALLEL port.
and fasten the clips on both sides.
- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.
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USB B-Type Cable
RS-232C(Serial) Cable
LAN(Ethernet) Cable
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
3-2-2 Ethernet Model(SLP-TX40xE)
Connect the interface cable as shown below.
This printer supports the following communications interface standards.
- RS-232C(Serial) Cable
- LAN(Ethernet) Cable
- 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 the RS-232C(Serial) Cable to the SERIAL port.
and tighten the screw on both sides.
- Connect the LAN(Ethernet) Cable to the ETHERNET port.
- Connect USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle) to the HOST port.
- Connect USB B-Type Cable to the USB port.
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