BIXOLON SLP TX400R User Manual
User's Manual
Label Printer(RFID)
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SLP-TX400R
SLP-TX403R
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■ Table of Contents
※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions .................................................................. 3
1. Content Confirmation .................................................................................................... 8
2. Product Part Names....................................................................................................... 9
3. Installation & Usage ..................................................................................................... 11
3-1 Power Connection .................................................................................................... 11
3-2 Interface Cable Connection ...................................................................................... 12
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 Calculating the location of RFID Transponder (coding) .......................................... 31
5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper ............................................................................................. 32
5-15 Auto Cutter (Option) ................................................................................................ 33
6. Cleaning Head .............................................................................................................. 34
6-1 Cleaning Head ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 34
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path ............................................................ 35
7. Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 36
7-1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 36
7-2 Certification ............................................................................................................... 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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■ FCC
[FCC Information to User]
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE : FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE : THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
[Standard]
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 operation.
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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 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.
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Power Cord
AC Adapter
Holder Ribbon (2ea)
Core
CD
User’s Manual
※ Optional items
RS-232C(Serial) 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
RFID module
Cover Lever
Printer Head
Paper Holder
Paper Guide + Gap Sensor
Black-Mark &
Notch Sensor
Pause Button
Paper Cover
Ribbon Assembly
2. Product Part Names
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Power Switch
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
USB B-Type
Fan-Fold or External Paper
Power Jack
RS-232C (Serial)
Auto Cutter
(Option)
External Paper Supplier
(Option)
LAN(Ethernet)
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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 B-Type Cable
RS-232C(Serial) Cable
LAN(Ethernet) Cable
USB A-Type
(WLAN Dongle)
3-2 Interface Cable Connection
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.
(This port requires a shielded cable less than 1.8m long.)
- Connect the LAN(Ethernet) Cable to the ETHERNET port.
(This port requires a UTP cable(CAT5 or higher) less than 3.0m long.)
- 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.)
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