Toshiba B-SX8T, B-SX6T User Manual

TOSHIBA Thermal Printer

B-SX6T/SX8T SERIES

System Mode Manual

Document No. EO13-33002

Original Mar., 2006

(Revised )

PRINTED IN JAPAN

			EO13-33002
			(Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008)
		TABLE OF CONTENTS
			Page
1. INTRODUCTION-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			1- 1
1.1	Key Operation Flow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		1- 1
1.2	Operation Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		1- 2
2. SYSTEM MODE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2- 1
2.1	Self-diagnostic Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2- 3
2.1.1		Printing Mode Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2- 4
2.1.2		Dispensing Mode Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2- 4
2.1.3		Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Printing Out -------------------------------------------------	2- 5
2.1.4		Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out -----------------------------------------------------------------	2-11
2.1.5		Print Head Element Check ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-17
2.2	Parameter Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-18
2.2.1		Character Code Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-19
2.2.2		Character Zero Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-20
2.2.3		Baud Rate Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-20
2.2.4		Data Length Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-21
2.2.5		Stop Bit Length Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-21
2.2.6		Parity Selection---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-22
2.2.7		Flow Control Code Selection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-22
2.2.8		LCD Language Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-23
2.2.9		Auto Forward Wait Selection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-23
2.2.10		Head Up Cut Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-24
2.2.11		Ribbon Save Function Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-24
2.2.12		Control Code Selection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-25
2.2.13		Ribbon Type Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-26
2.2.14		Strip Wait Status Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-26
2.2.15		FEED Key Function Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-27
2.2.16		KANJI Code Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-27
2.2.17		EURO Code Selection------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-27
2.2.18		Auto Print Head Check Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-28
2.2.19		Centronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection ------------------------------------------------------	2-28
2.2.20		Web Printer Function Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-29
2.2.21		Media Sensor Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-29
2.2.22		Input Prime Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-30
2.2.23		Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection--------------------------------------------------------------------	2-30
2.2.24		Plug & Play Selection-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-31
2.2.25		Label End/Ribbon End Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-31
2.2.26		Pre-Strip Selection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-33
2.2.27		Reverse Feed Speed Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-33
2.2.28		Maxi Code Specification Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-33
2.2.29		Strip Motor Torque Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-34
2.2.30		Stabilizer Function Selection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-34

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2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment -----------------------------------------------------------------			2-35
2.3.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-37
2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment --------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-38
2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------			2-41
2.3.4 X Coordinate Fine Adjustment--------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-42
2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) ------------------------------			2-44
2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor) --------------------------------------			2-45
2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor) -------------------------------			2-46
2.4	Test Print------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-47
2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print ---------------------------------------------------------			2-49
2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-52
2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-53
2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-54
2.4.5		Characters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-55
2.4.6		Barcode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-55
2.4.7		Non-Printing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-56
2.4.8		Factory Test-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-56
2.4.9		Auto Print ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-57
2.5	Sensor Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-58
2.5.1		Sensor Status Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-59
2.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-59
2.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-60
2.5.4 Black Mark Sensor and Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment (Paper End Level)------------------------			2-60
2.6	RAM Clear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-61
2.6.1 RAM Clear Menu Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-62
2.6.2		No RAM Clear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-62
2.6.3		Maintenance Counter Clear -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-62
2.6.4		Printer Parameter Clear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-63
2.7	IP Address Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-66
2.7.1 Printer IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask Settings ------------------------------			2-67
2.7.2		Socket Port Setting----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-68
2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP ID Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-68
2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-69
2.8	BASIC Setting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-70
2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-71
2.8.2		Basic File Browser-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-71
2.8.3 Basic Trace Selection Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-71
2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program)--------------------------------------------------			2-72
2.9	RFID Module Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		2-73
2.9.1		RFID Read Test--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-74
2.9.2 RFID Module Type Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-75
2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-76
2.9.4 RFID Error Tag Delection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-76
2.9.5 Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries------------------------------------------------------------------			2-77
2.9.6 Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries------------------------------------------------------------------			2-78
2.9.7 RFID Read Retry Time-out ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------			2-79

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2.9.8	Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries ------------------------------------------------------------------	2-80
2.9.9	RFIDWritre Retry Time-out ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-81
2.9.10	RFID Adjustment for Retry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-82
2.9.11	RFID Wireless Power Level Setting-------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-83
2.9.12	RFID AGC Threshold -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-83
2.9.13	RFID Module Q Value Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	2-84
2.9.14	AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting----------------------------------------------------------------------	2-85
2.9.15	AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting ------------------------------------------------------------	2-86

3. ON LINE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		3- 1
3.1	Automatic Threshold Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3- 4
3.2	Reset Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3- 5
3.3	Dump Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3- 6
3.4	BASIC Expansion Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3- 8
3.5	Automatic Calibration Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3- 9
3.6	LAN Enable/Disable Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3-11
3.7	Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------	3-12

4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------			4- 1
4.1	Outline of Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		4- 1
4.2	Download Program Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------		4- 1
4.2.1		System Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	4- 1
4.2.2		Setup-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	4- 2
4.3	Firmware Download ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		4- 2

5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------			5- 1
5.1	System Requirement---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		5- 1
5.2	Set up -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		5- 2
5.3	Application Functions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		5- 3
5.3.1		Main Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	5- 3
5.3.2		File Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	5- 4
5.3.3		Tool Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	5- 7
5.3.4		Help Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	5-12
5.4	Operating Procedure--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		5-13

CAUTION!

1.This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC.

2.The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.

Copyright © 2006

by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved

570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Key Operation Flow

1. INTRODUCTION

This document describes key operations using the keys and LCD display on the printer that you can operate on a printer alone. Key operations are performed in the following four printer setting modes:

•Online mode where a pause, reset, automatic threshold setting, etc. are performed.

•Download mode where a firmware downloading is performed.

•System mode for service personnel where a self-diagnosis, printer parameter settings, RAM clear, IP address setting etc. are performed.

•System mode for end user where a self-diagnosis, printer parameter settings, fine adjustment, etc., which are same functions as those in System mode for service personnel, are performed.

NOTE: This document uses the B-SX8T for examples of the display.

1.1 Key Operation Flow

Power OFF

Turn the power on.

Online mode

Online

[FEED] key

[PAUSE] key

Feeds one label.

[RESTART] key

Pause

Hold down the [PAUSE] key	Feed gap sensor automatic threshold setting
for a few seconds.	[FEED] key or [RESTART] key

Hold down the [RESTART] key	Black mark sensor threshold setting
for a few seconds.	• Reset
	• Parameter Setting
	• Fine adjustment
	• Dump mode
	• Expand mode (Basic expansion mode)
	• Automatic calibration mode
	• LAN Enable/Disable
	• RTC Setting

While holding down the [FEED],

[RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys, turn the power on.

Download mode

While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys, turn the power on.

	While holding down the			System mode for service personnel
			• Self-test
	[FEED] and [PAUSE]
			• Parameter setting
	keys, turn the power on.
			• Fine adjustment
			• Test print
			• Sensor adjustment
			• RAM clear
			• IP Address setting
			• Basic setting
			• For factory
			• RFID Module Setting

System mode for end users

• Self-test

•Parameter setting

•Fine adjustment

•Test print

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1.2 Operation Panel

1.2 Operation Panel

The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.

POWER LED (Green)

ERROR LED (Red)

LCD Message

Display

ON LINE LED (Green)

[FEED] key

[RESTART] key

[PAUSE] key

The LCD Message Display is a 16-character x 2-line display, which shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. .

There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel.

LED	Illuminates when…
POWER	The printer is turned on.
ON LINE	The printer is ready to print.
ERROR	The printer is in an error state.

The [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.

FEED	Feeds or ejects one media.
	Adjusts media to a proper position if the media is not properly positioned by feeding
	one or two blank media before printing.
	Prints data in the image buffer on one media according to the system mode setting.
	In system mode, this key is used to select various parameters or to set a fine
	adjustment value in the negative direction (-).
RESTART	Resumes printing when the printer is in a pause state or an error state.
	Restores the same state as when the power is turned off and on again.
	In system mode, this key is used to select various parameters or to set a fine
	adjustment value in the positive direction (+).
PAUSE	Stops printing temporarily.
	Programs threshold values.
	In system mode, this key is used as an enter key.

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2. SYSTEM MODE

System mode consists of ten main menus: Self-diagnostic test, Parameter setting, Printer parameter fine adjustment, Test print, Sensor adjustment, RAM clear, IP address setting, Basic setting, and Factory mode.

Each menu is used for the following purposes:

•To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and the Print Head Element.

•To set the parameters for the communication with the host computer, and the printer functions such as the language for LCD message, Feed key function, etc.

•To make fine adjustment related to the media issue.

•To perform a test print for checking print quality.

•To check the status of the sensors and to set the threshold of the media sensor for pre-printed media.

•To perform a Maintenance Counter clear and Parameter clear.

•To set the IP address

•To set the Basic setting

•To perform the factory mode

To enter System mode, turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears on the display.

				[RESTART]					This is the start of the Self-Diagnostic Test
	<1>DIAG. Vx.x						[PAUSE]
									menu. → Section 2.1
	[FEED]

<2>PARAMETER SET [PAUSE]

[FEED] [RESTART]

<3>ADJUST SET

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<4>TEST PRINT

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<5>SENSOR ADJ.

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<6>RAM CLEAR

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<7>IP ADDRESS

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

This is the start of the Parameter Setting menu. → Section 2.2

This is the start of the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment menu. → Section 2.3

This is the start of the Test Print menu.

→ Section 2.4

This is the start of the Sensor Adjustment menu. → Section 2.5

This is the start of the RAM Clear menu.

→ Section 2.6

This is the start of the IP Address Setting menu. → Section 2.7

Continued on the next page.

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Continued from the previous page.

<8>BASIC

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<9>FOR FACTORY

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<10>RFID

[PAUSE]

[FEED]

This is the start of the Basic Setting menu.

→ Section 2.8

This is the start of the Factory Mode menu.

This is the RFID Module Setting menu.

→ Section 2.9

NOTES: 1. System Mode menu can be selected with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

2.Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows you to enter the sub menus of each System Mode menu. Flowcharts of each menu’s sub menus are provided on the following pages.

3.“x.x” of “DIAG. Vx.x” indicates firmware version and revision.

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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

Outline of Self-diagnostic Test

In the Self-diagnostic test mode, the printer automatically checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor status or interface, and the maintenance counter. Also it performs a print head broken element check.

The Self-diagnostic test contains the following sub menus:

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Selection of the printing mode.

PRT TYPE TRANSFR

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Selection of the dispensing mode.

TYPE[S] NO CUT

[PAUSE]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

[PAUSE]

Prints out the Maintenance Counter /Parameter Settings.

MAINTENANCE CONT.

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.

[PAUSE]

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC

[FEED]

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.

[PAUSE]

HEAD CHECK

[FEED]

[RESTART]

NOTE: Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

How to Enter Self-diagnostic Test Mode

Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears in the display.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

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2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection

While “PRT TYPE TRANSFR” is displayed on the LCD, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of printing mode can be selected:

“TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer) or “DIRECT” (Thermal direct).

After selecting the printing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

						<1>DIAG. Vx.x	Thermal transfer: When transparent ribbon is used.
						PRT TYPE TRANSFR
	[RESTART]
						<1>DIAG. Vx.x	Thermal transfer: When non-transparent ribbon is used.
						PRT TYPE NO TRAN
		[FEED]
						<1>DIAG. Vx.x	Thermal direct: When thermal paper is used.
						PRT TYPE DIRECT

NOTE: When using the ribbon, be sure to select “Thermal Transfer”. When using the thermal media, be sure to select the “Thermal Direct”.

2.1.2 Dispensing Mode Selection

When “TYPE[S] NO CUT” is displayed, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of dispensing mode can be selected:

“[S] NO CUT” (Batch issue) or “[C] WITH CUT” (Cut issue)

After selecting the dispensing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key.

						<1>DIAG. Vx.x
						TYPE[S] NO CUT
	[RESTART]
						<1>DIAG. Vx.x
						TYPE[C] WITH CUT
		[FEED]

[S] NO CUT (Batch issue): To issue media in batch mode.

[C] WITH CUT (Cut issue): When an optional cutter module is installed.

NOTE: When using the cutter module, be sure to select “[C] WITH CUT”. When the cutter module is not installed, be sure to select “[S] NO CUT”.

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2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out

When “MAINTENANCE CONT” is displayed, the printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

[PAUSE]

MAINTENANCE CONT

CHECKING & PRINT

(1)

• Print Sample

TOTAL FEED

1.1km

[QM]

(2)

FEED

1.1km

(3)

PRINT

0.5km

(4)

CUT

96

(5)

HEAD U/D

12320

(6)

RIBBON

3h

(7)

SOLENOID

2h

(8)

232C ERR

255

(9)

SYSTEM ERR

0

(10)

POWER FAIL

0

(11)

[PC]

[KEY]

FEED

+2.0mm

FEED

+0.0mm

(12)

CUT

+0.0mm

CUT

+1.0mm

(13)

BACK

+0.0mm

BACK

+0.0mm

(14)

TONE(T)

+0 step

TONE(T)

+0 step

(15)

TONE (D)

+0 step

TONE(D)

+0 step

(16)

RBN(FW)

-10

RBN (FW)

-8

(17)

RBN (BK)

+0

RBN (BK)

+0

(18)

X ADJ.

+0.0mm

(19)

THRESHOLD (R)

1.0V

(20)

THRESHOLD (T)

1.4V

(21)

FONT

[PC-850] [0]

(22)

SPEED

[9600]

(23)

DATA LENG.

[8]

(24)

STOP BIT

[1]

(25)

PARITY

[EVEN]

(26)

CONTROL

[XON+READY AUTO]

(27)

MESSAGE

[ENGLISH]

(28)

FORWARD WAIT

[ON] +0.0mm

(29)

HEAD UP CUT

[ON]

(30)

RIBBON SAVE

[ON:LABEL]

(31)

CODE

[AUTO]

(32)

RIBBON

[TRANS]

(33)

PEEL OFF STATUS

[ON]

(34)

FEED KEY

[FEED]

(35)

KANJI

[TYPE1]

(36)

EURO CODE

[B0]

(37)

AUTO HD CHK

[OFF]

(38)

ACK/BUSY

[TYPE1]

(39)

WEB PRINTER

[OFF]

(40)

SENSOR POSITION

[CENTER]

(41)

INPUT PRIME

[ON]

(42)

EX. I/O MODE

[TYPE1]

(43)

PLUG & PLAY

[OFF]

(44)

LBL/RBN END

[TYPE1]

(45)

PRE PEEL OFF

[ON] +0.0mm

(46)

BACK SPEED

[STD]

(47)

MAXI CODE SPEC.

[TYPE1]

(48)

PEEL OFF TRQ

[R3]

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(49)	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	STABILIZER	[ON]
(50)	AUTO CALIB.	[OFF]
(51)	LAN	[ON SNMP ON]
(52)	PRTR IP ADDRESS	[192.168.010.020]
(53)	GATE IP ADDRESS	[000.000.000.000]
(54)	SUBNET MASK	[255.255.255.000]
(55)	MAC ADDRESS	[00-80-91-34-00-CC]
(56)	TTF AREA	[1280KB]
(57)	EXT CHR AREA	[ 256KB]
(58)	BASIC AREA	[ 128KB]
(59)	PC SAVE AREA	[ 128KB]
(60)	SOCKET PORT	[OFF][08000]
(61)	BASIC	[OFF]
(62)	BASIC TRACE	[OFF]
(63)	DHCP	[OFF]
(64)	DHCP ID	[FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF]
(65)		[FFFFFFFFFFFF]
	DHCP HOST NAME	[		]
(66)	RTC BATT. CHK	[ON]
(67)	RTC RENEWAL	[PAGE]
(68)	RFID MODULE	[U2]
(69)	RFID TAG TYPE	[NONE		]
(70)	RFID ERR CHECK	[OFF]
(71)	RFID RETRY	[	3]
(72)	RFID RD CYCLE	[	5] [2.0sec]
(73)	RFID WT CYCLE	[	5] [2.0sec]
(74)	RFID ADJ RETRY	[+00mm]
(75)	RFID POWER LEV	[ 18]
(76)	RFID AGC THR.	[0]
(77)	RFID Q VAL	[0]
(78)	RFID WT AGC	[	0]
(79)	RFID WT AGC MIN	[	0]
(80)	RFID WT OK TAGS		0
(81)	RFID VOID PRINT TAGS		0

NOTE: Print conditions:

Print speed: 4”/sec., Sensor: No sensor, Printing mode: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal(*1), Media length: 240 mm, Issue mode: Batch printing

(*1) Depends on the printing mode setting.

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• Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter

#	Item	Count Condition	Range
(1)	Total media distance	Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue media.	0.0 to 3200.0 km
	covered	(Counted also during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 2.
(2)	Media distance	Destination printed on the same line indicates one selected for a	0.0 to 3200.0 km
	covered	parameter clear.
(3)	Print distance	Counts while printing. (Reverse feed is not counted.) See NOTE 3.	0.0 to 200.0 km
(4)	Cut count	Counts every cut. See NOTE 4.	0 to 1000000 times
(5)	Head up and down	Counts every head up and down cycle by means of the solenoid which	0 to 2000000 times
	cycle count	is used for the ribbon save function. See NOTE 4.
(6)	Ribbon motor driving	Counts when the ribbon motor is driven to feed, print or issue media.	0 to 2000 hours
	time	(The driving time is also counted during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 5.
(7)	Solenoid drive time for	Counts when the ribbon save function is activated. See NOTE 5.	0 to 1000 hours
	head up
(8)	RS-232C hardware	Counts when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. See NOTE 6.	0 to 255 times
	error count
(9)	System error count	Counts when a system error occurs.	0 to 15 times
(10)	Momentary power	Counts when a momentary power interruption occurs.	0 to 15 times
	failure count
(80)	Number of successful	Counts when an RFID write has succeeded.	0 to 9999999 times
	RFID write
(81)	Number of failure in	Counts when an RFID write has failed.	0 to 9999999 times
	RFID write

NOTES:

1.Item from (2) through (10) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear.

2.If the media distance covered is 50.0 cm or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

3.If the print distance is 5.5 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

4.If the count is 31 or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

5.If the driving time is 27 sec. or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory at power off.

6.When a sent command results in an error, the same number as the data capacity of the command is counted by byte.

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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

• Descriptions of the Parameters

Item	#	Description	Specification
FEED	(11)	Print start position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)	-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
CUT	(12)	Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)	-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
BACK	(13)	Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)	-9.9 mm to +9.9 mm
TONE(T)	(14)	Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal transfer), (PC), (KEY)	-10 step to +10 step
TONE(D)	(15)	Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal direct), (PC), (KEY)	-10 step to +10 step
RBN(FW)	(16)	Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage fine adjustment	-15 step to +0 step
		(PC), (KEY)
RBN(BK)	(17)	Ribbon feed motor driving voltage fine adjustment (PC),	-15 step to +10 step
		(KEY)
X ADJ.	(18)	X coordinate fine adjustment	-99.9 mm to +99.9 mm
THRESHOLD<R>	(19)	Threshold manual fine adjustment for the black mark	0.0V to 4.0V
		sensor
THRESHOLD<T>	(20)	Threshold manual fine adjustment for the feed gap sensor	0.0V to 4.0V
FONT	(21)	Character code	PC-850 PC-851 PC-1252 LATIN9 PC-852
			PC-855 PC-1253 Arabic PC-857 PC-1250
			PC-1254 PC-8 PC-1251 PC-1257 PC-866
			UTF-8
		Character “0”	0: without slash
			0: with slash
SPEED	(22)	Baud rate	2400: 2400 bps	19200: 19200 bps
			4800: 4800 bps	38400: 38400 bps
			9600: 9600 bps	115200: 115200 bps
DATA LENG.	(23)	Data length	7: 7 bits
			8: 8 bits
STOP BIT	(24)	Stop bit length selection	1: 1 bit
			2: 2 bits
PARITY	(25)	Parity	NON: None
			ODD: ODD
			EVEN: EVEN
CONTROL	(26)	Flow control code	XON/XOFF: XON/XOFF
			READY/BUSY: READY/BUSY (DTR)
			XON+READ AUTO:
			XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR)
			XON/XOFF AUTO: XON/XOFF
			READY/BUSY RTS: RTS
MESSAGE	(27)	Language selection for LCD message	ENGLISH: English
			GERMAN: German
			FRENCH: French
			DUTCH: Dutch
			SPANISH: Spanish
			JAPANESE: Japanese
			ITALIAN: Italian
FORWARD WAIT	(28)	Auto forward wait	ON: Available
			OFF: Unavailable
			NOTE: The stop position fine adjustment
			value is also printed out.
HEAD UP CUT	(29)	Head up cut in cut issue mode	ON: Activated
			OFF: Not activated
RIBBON SAVE	(30)	Ribbon saving function	ON(TAG): Activated
			(When the head lever is set to
			the tag position.)
			ON(LBL): Activated
			(When the head lever is set to
			the label position.)
			OFF: Not activated
CODE	(31)	Control code selection	AUTO: Automatic selection
			ESC LF NUL: ESC LF NUL mode
			{ | }: Mainframe mode
			xx xx xx: Optional code
			(The values are given in HEX.)

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	Item	#		Description			Specification
	RIBBON	(32)	Ribbon type selection			TRANS: Transparent ribbon
						NON TRANS: Non transparent ribbon
	PEEL OFF STATUS	(33)	Strip wait status selection			ON: Available
						OFF: Unavailable
	FEED KEY	(34)	Feed key function			FEED: Feeds one label
						PRINT: Prints image buffer on one label
	KANJI	(35)	Kanji code type (Not supported by QM model)			TYPE 1: Windows code
						TYPE 2: Original code
	EURO CODE	(36)	Euro font code			20H to FFH
	AUTO HD CHK	(37)	Auto print head broken element check			ON: Available
						OFF: Unavailable
	ACK/BUSY	(38)	Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing setting			TYPE1: A rise of ACK signal and a release
							of BUSY occur at the same time.
						TYPE2: A fall of ACK signal and a release
							of BUSY occur at the same time.
	WEB PRINTER	(39)	Web printer function			ON: Available
						OFF: Unavailable
	SENS POSI	(40)	Media sensor			CENTER: Fixed sensor
						EDGE: Movable sensor
	INPUT PRIME	(41)	Input prime selection			ON: Available
			(Reset operation when	INIT	signal is ON)	OFF: Unavailable
	EX. I/O MODE	(42)	Expansion I/O interface operating mode			TYPE1: Standard mode
						TYPE2: Inline mode
	PLUG&PLAY	(43)	Plug & Play setting			ON: Available
						OFF: Unavailable
	LBL/RBN END	(44)	Print processing setting at the label/ribbon error detection			TYP1:	Printing is paused in the middle of
							printing.
						TYP2:	Printing is paused after the label is
							issued.
	PRE PEEL OFF	(45)	Pre-Strip setting			OFF: Unavailable
	BACK SPEED	(46)	Reverse Feed Speed setting			STD: 3”/second
						LOW: 2”/second
	MAXI CODE SPEC.	(47)	MAXI code specification selection			TYPE1:	Compatible with the current
							version
						TYPE2:	Special specification
	PEEL OFF TRQ	(48)	Strip motor torque			R0: Standard
	STABILIZER	(49)	Stabilizer function			ON: Stabilizer function is used.
						OFF: Stabilizer function is not used.
	AUTO CALB.	(50)	Automatic calibration			OFF: Disabled
						ON TRANS: Enabled with the transmissive
							sensor
						ON REFLECT: Enabled with the reflective
							sensor
	LAN	(51)	Enabling or disabling the LAN			ON SNMP ON: LAN Enabled
							SNMP Enabled
						ON SNMP OFF: LAN Enabled
							SNMP Disabled
						OFF:	LAN Disabled
	PRTR IP ADDRESS	(52)	Printer IP address			***.***.***.***
	GATE IP ADDRESS	(53)	Gateway IP address			***.***.***.***
	SUBNET MASK	(54)	Subnet mask			***.***.***.***
	MAC ADDRESS	(55)	MAC (Media Access Control) address for LAN controller			¶¶-¶¶-¶¶-¶¶-¶¶-¶¶
			on the MAIN PC Board
	TTF AREA	(56)	True type font registration area size			0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
	EXT CHR AREA	(57)	External character registration area size			0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
	BASIC AREA	(58)	BASIC file store area size			0 KB to 1792 KB (unit of 128 KB)
	PC SAVE	(59)	PC saving area size			0 KB to 3072 KB (unit of 128 KB)
	SOCKET PORT	(60)	Socket port number			ON: Available
						OFF: Unavailable
						Port No. 0 to 65535

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	Item	#	Description	Specification
	BASIC	(61)	BASIC interpreter setting	ON: Available
				OFF: Unavailable
	BASIC TRACE	(62)	BASIC interpreter trace setting	ON: Available
				OFF: Unavailable
	DHCP	(63)	DHCP function setting	ON: Available
				OFF: Unavailable
	DHCP ID	(64)	DHCP ID setting	Max. 16 characters
	DHCP HOST NAME	(65)	DHCP host name	Max. 16 characters
	RTC BATT. CHK	(66)	RTC Low Battery Check setting	ON: Available
				OFF: Unavailable
	RTC RENEWAL	(67)	RTC data renewal timing	BATCH: per batch
				PAGE: per page
	RFID MODULE	(68)	RFID module type	NONE: No RFID kit is installed.
				U2: U2 B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R,
				B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R
	RFID TAG TYPE	(69)	RFID tag type	NONE: 11
				EPC C1 Gen2: 24
	RFID ERR CHECK	(70)	RFID error tag detection	ON: An error tag detection is performed.
				OFF: An error tag detection is not
				performed.
	RFID RETRY	(71)	Maximum number of RFID issue retries	0 to 255
	RFID RD CYCLE	(72)	Maximum number of RFID read retries	0 to 255
			RFID read retry time-out	0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
	RFID WT CYCLE	(73)	Maximum number of RFID write retries	0 to 255
			RFID write retry time-out	0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
	RFID ADJ RETRY	(74)	RFID adjustment for retry	-99 mm to +99 mm
	RFID POWER LEV	(75)	RFID wireless power level setting	9 to 18
	RFID AGC THR.	(76)	RFID AGC Threshold Setting	0 to 15
	RFID Q VAL	(77)	RFID Q VAL (Q value)	0 to 5
	RFID WT AGC	(78)	RFID WT AGC (AGC threshold for data write)	0 to 15
	RFID WT AGC MIN	(79)	RFID WT MIN AGC (AGC threshold lower limit for retry)	0 to 15

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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

2.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out

When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”. Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x AUTO DIAGNOSTIC

The printer starts a self-diagnosis, and prints out the result. During printing, the message below appears on the display.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x CHECKING & PRINT

After printing is completed, the display returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

NOTE: If an error occurs, an error message appears, the printer stops printing. After clearing the error, press the [PAUSE] key to return the display to “<1>DIAG.Vx.x”. The printer does not restart printing automatically.

• Print Sample	(1)	PROGRAM	B-SX8T
		MAIN	15OCT2005 V1.0A: 1A00
		BOOT	20SEP2005 V1.0: 8500
	(2)	FONT	AD00
	(3)	KANJI	GOTHIC :9F00
			MINCHO :7400
	(4)	EEPROM	OK
	(5)	SDRAM	16MB
	(6)	SENSOR1	00000000, 00000111
	(7)	SENSOR2	[H]23°C	[A]22°C
			[R]4.2V	[T]2.5V
	(8)	PE LV.	[R]1.2V	[T]4.3V
	(9)	M THRE.	[R]5.0V	[T]5.0V
			[RANK]1 305DPI
	(10)	EXP.I/O	NG
	(11)	EX.232C	NG
	(12)	SIO	NG NG
	(13)	STRIP	NG
	(14)	RFID	OK #00RV972 (EU0)

NOTES: 1. Print conditions: Print speed: 4”/sec., Sensor: No sensor, Printing method: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal(*1), Media length: 87 mm, Issue mode: Batch printing

(*1) Depends on the printing mode setting.

2.Software version No., Part No. of ROM and checksum vary according to the software version of PROGRAM ROM.

3.The last two digits of the checksum are usually “00”.

4.When Kanji ROM is not installed, the checksum becomes “0000”.

5.The symbol “°” of “°C” may not be printed depending on the type of character code.

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2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

• Descriptions

(1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Date, Version, Part number, Checksum)

PROGRAM B-SX8T

Program area

Model name

Main area

MAIN 15OCT2002

V1.0 A : 1A00

Checksum

Creation date

Revision No.: Space or A to Z

Software version No.

Boot area

BOOT 20SEP2002

V1.0: 8500

Checksum

Creation date

Software version No.

(2) Alphanumeric Font ROM Check

FONT

5600

Checksum of Font area

Font area

(3) Kanji ROM Check

KANJI

NONE : 0000

Kanji area

Checksum

NONE: Kanji ROM is not installed.

GOTHIC: Gothic bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

NONE : 0000

Checksum

NONE: Kanji ROM is not installed.

MINCHO: Mincho bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

CHINESE: Chinese character bit map Kanji ROM is installed.

(4) EEPROM Check

EEPROM OK

OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written.

NG (No good): Data in the check area cannot be properly read/written. EEPROM (Backup Memory)

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(5) SDRAM Capacity

SDRAM 16MB

Capacity of DRAM

System/drawing memory

(6)Sensor 1 Check

The status of the Strip Sensor, Ribbon Feed Motor Sensor, Ribbon Take-up Motor Sensor, Cutter Home Position Switch, Head Up Sensor, and Pinch Roller Sensor are printed.

SENSOR1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1

						Pinch roller sensor status
						1: The pinch roller is closed.
Fixed to 0.
						NOTE:If either the pinch roller or the print head
						is opened, printing is not performed.

Head up sensor status

1: The print head is closed.

NOTE: If either the pinch roller or the print head

is opened, printing is not performed.

Cutter home position sensor status

0: Home position

1: Other position

Fixed to 0.

Ribbon take-up motor sensor status

0: The detecting point is positioned outside the slit.

1: The detecting point is positioned inside the slit.

Ribbon feed motor sensor status

0: The detecting point is positioned outside the slit.

1: The detecting point is positioned inside the slit.

Fixed to 0.

Strip sensor status

0: The label is not detected.

1: The label is detected.

Sensor/Switch

Print status description

Pinch roller sensor

Detects the Open or Close status of the pinch roller. Only when

the pinch roller and the print head are both closed, printing is

performed.

Head up sensor

Detects the Open or Close status of the print head. Only when

the pinch roller and the print head are both closed, printing is

performed.

Cutter home position sensor

Indicates whether or not the cutter is at the home position.

Ribbon take-up motor sensor

Controls ribbon motor rotation by detecting the slit on the ribbon

Ribbon feed motor sensor

take-up motor and the ribbon feed motor. Indicates the position

of the slit sensor.

Strip sensor

Detects whether or not the label is at the paper outlet in strip

printing mode. When the label is not detected, the printer feeds

the label at the print start position.

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(7)Sensor 2 Check

The status of the Print Head Thermistor, Ambient Temperature Thermistor, Black Mark Sensor, and Feed Gap Sensor, Print Head resistance rank, and print head resolution are printed.

SENSOR2 [H]23°C [A]22°C [R]4.2V

[T]2.5V

Feed gap sensor status:

0.0 to 5.0V

Black mark sensor status:

0.0 to 5.0V

Ambient temperature thermistor status:

0°C to 86°C

If it is undetectable, “--°C “ is printed.

Print head thermistor status:

0°C to 86°C

Print status description

Sensor/Thermistor

Print head thermistor

A thermistor built in the print head detects a print head

temperature. The current supplied to the print head (= print tone)

is controlled on the basis of this temperature.

When the print head overheats (80°C or over), the printer

displays “EXCESS HEAT TEMP” message and stops printing to

protect the print head.

Ambient temperature thermistor

Temperature inside the printer (around the media) is detected.

The current supplied to the print head (= print tone) is controlled

on the basis of this temperature. When the temperature of 61°C

is detected, an error message, “EXCESS HEAT TEMP”, is

displayed and the printer stops.

Black mark sensor

Real time voltage detected by the black mark sensor is

displayed/printed.

Feed gap sensor

Real time voltage detected by the feed gap sensor is

displayed/printed.

Print head resistance rank

There is individual variability in average resistance of the thermal

element. The current supplied to the print head is controlled on

the basis of this value to obtain the optimal print tone.

(8) Paper End Level Check

PE LV.

[R]1.2V

[T]4.3V

Transmissive sensor no paper level: 0.0 to 5.0 V

Reflective sensor no paper level: 0.0 to 5.0 V

Paper End Level

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(9)Manual Threshold Check

EO13-33002

2.1 Self-diagnostic Test

M THRE. [R]5.0V

[T]5.0V

[RANK]1 305DPI

Resolution of head installed

Thermal head resistance rank: (See the table below.)

Transmissive sensor manual threshold level: 0.0 to 5.0 V

Reflective sensor manual threshold level: 0.0 to 5.0 V

Manual Threshold Check

Resistance	Average resistance	Resistance	Average resistance
rank	(ohm)	rank	(ohm)
0	1432 to 1454	8	1242 to 1265
1	1409 to 1431	9	1219 to 1241
2	1385 to 1408	10	1195 to 1218
3	1361 to 1384	11	1171 to 1194
4	1337 to 1360	12	1147 to 1170
5	1314 to 1336	13	1124 to 1146
6	1290 to 1313	14	1100 to 1123
7	1266 to 1289	15	1076 to 1099

(10)Expansion I/O Interface Check

Result of a loop back check performed on an expansion I/O interface, which may connect to an external equipment like a labeller, is printed.

EXP.I/O OK

Loopback test

OK: The circuit has no problem.

NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached.

Expansion I/O PC board

Connect the jig like below to the Expansion I/O PC board’s connector and perform a loop back check.

R

R

R

R

R

R

1	2	3	4			5	6	7		8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16			17	18	19		20	21	22	23	24
			Vcc									GND
					LED			R
											R = 300 ohms
											Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P

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(11) Internal Serial Interface Check

EX.232C NG

OK: The circuit has no problem.

NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached.

Internal Serial Interface

Connect the jig like below to the serial interface connector and perform a loop back check.

(12)SIO Interface check

Result of optional serial interface check is printed.

SIO NG

NG

DIN

OK: The circuit has no problem.

NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig

is not attached.

DSUB OK: The circuit has no problem.

NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not

attached.

Optional Serial Interface

(13)Strip sensor check

Result of a check of the strip sensor on optional strip module is printed.

STRIP NG

OK: No problem

NG (Not good): There is a problem or a jig is not attached.

Strip sensor

(14) RFID module check
Results of a RFID module check is printed.
	RFID OK #00RV972						(EU0)
										Destination EU0: Europe

RFID module version (Printed only when the result is OK.)

OK: The RFID module has no problem.

NG (No good): The RFID module has a problem or loop back jig is not attached.

RFID module

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2.1.5 Print Head Element Check

This function is used to check for any broken thermal elements of the print head.

If blurred print or missing dots occurs, this check helps you find whether the thermal elements are actually broken or the print head is just stained.

Also, use this check just after a replacement of a print head to find an initial failure.

When the Self-Diagnostic Test result is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”. Press the [PAUSE] key three times and [FEED] key twice.

The printer is ready to check the print head to see if there is any problem with the print head. Press the [PAUSE] key to start.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x					<1>DIAG. Vx.x
		[PAUSE]
HEAD CHECK					CHECKING

If there is no problem with the print head, the print head check is complete. Press the [PAUSE] key to return to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x NORMAL END

If there is a problem with the print head, the following message is displayed.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x HEAD ERROR

Press the [PAUSE] key to return to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”.

NOTES: 1. Make sure that the Top Cover is closed before starting the print head check.

2.If “HEAD ERROR” appears, the print head element may be damaged. Replace the print head.

3.The print head element check can be performed at the power on time. For selecting this function, refer to Section 2.2 Parameter Setting.

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2.2 Parameter Setting

2.2 Parameter Setting

Outline of Parameter Setting

In the Parameter Setting mode, various kinds of parameters, such as communication, key, LCD, etc. can be set. This will allow a use of the printer to comply with your operating conditions.

The Parameter Setting menu contains the following:

<2>PARAMETER SET

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET FONT CODE PC-850

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET ZERO FONT 0

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET

SPEED 9600bps

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET DATA LENG. 8bits

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET STOP BIT 1bit

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET PARITY EVEN

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET XON+READY AUTO

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET LCD ENGLISH

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET FORWARD WAIT OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET HEAD UP CUT OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET RBN SAVE ON (TAG)

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET CODE ESC,LF,NUL

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET RIBBON NON TRANS

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET PEEL OFF STS OFF

[PAUSE]

Character code selection

Character zero selection

Baud rate selection

Data length selection

Stop bit length selection

Parity selection

Flow control code selection

LCD language selection

Auto forward wait selection

Head up cut selection

Ribbon save function selection

Control code selection

Ribbon type selection

Strip wait status selection

<2>PARAMETER SET FEED KEY FEED

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET KANJI CODE TYPE1

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET EURO CODE B0

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET AUTO HD CHK OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET ACK/BUSY TYPE1

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET WEB PRINTER OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET SENS POSI CENTER

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET INPUT PRIME OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET EX.I/O TYPE1

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET PLUG & PLAY OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET LBL/RBN END TYPE1

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET PRE PEEL OFF OFF

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET BACK SPEED STD

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET MAXI CODE TYPE1

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET PEEL OFF TRQ R0

[PAUSE]

<2>PARAMETER SET STABILIZER ON

[PAUSE]

Feed key function selection

Kanji code selection

Euro code selection

Auto print head check selection

Centronics ACK/BUSY timing selection

Web printer function selection

Media sensor selection

Input prime selection

Expansion I/O interface type selection

Plug & Play selection

Label end/Ribbon end selection

Pre-strip selection

Reverse feed speed selection

Maxi code specification selection

Strip motor torque selection

Stabilizer function selection

NOTE: Baud rate, Data length, Parity, and Transmission control code should be set to the same values as those of the host computer. Failure to do this causes improper operation.

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How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode

EO13-33002

2.2 Parameter Setting

Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and the [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears.

<1>DIAG. Vx.x

Press the [FEED] key. The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu.

<2>PARAMETER SET

2.2.1 Character Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a character code used for printing. Printed characters differ depending on a chosen character code and font. For details of characters, refer to the B-SX6T/SX8T Series External Equipment Interface Specification (Printer Command Manual).

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

<2>PARAMETER SET FONT CODE PC-850

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

FONT CODE PC-8

FONT CODE PC-857

FONT CODE PC-852 [RESTART] FONT CODE PC-850

FONT CODE Arabic

FONT CODE LATIN9

FONT CODE PC1257

FONT CODE PC1254

FONT CODE PC1253

FONT CODE PC1252

FONT CODE PC1251

FONT CODE PC1250

[FEED]

FONT CODE PC-850

FONT CODE PC-851

FONT CODE PC-866

FONT CODE UTF-8

After selecting a character code, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys at the same time in the parameter setting, the message returns to “<2>PARAMETER SET”.

2.If holding the [FEED] or [RESTART] key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the parameter setting the key is entered continuously.

3.A changed parameter becomes effective by pressing the [PAUSE].

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2.2 Parameter Setting

2.2.2 Character Zero Selection

This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “Ø”. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice.

<2>PARAMETER SET ZERO FONT 0

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

	[RESTART]					ZERO FONT	0	(Without slash)
		[FEED]
						ZERO FONT	Ø	(With slash)

After selecting a character zero, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: The following fonts do not support a zero with slash.

Bit Map Font: OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC 725 Black, Kanji, Chinese

Outline Font: Price Font 1, Price Font 2, Price Font 3, DUTCH 801 Bold, BRUSH 738 Regular, GOTHIC 725 Black, True Type Font

2.2.3 Baud Rate Selection

This parameter is to choose a baud rate of the RS-232C interface. When the printer communicates with a host computer by serial interface, be sure to match the setting with the host.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET

SPEED 9600bps

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

						SPEED 115200 bps
	[RESTART]					SPEED 38400 bps
						SPEED 19200 bps
						SPEED	9600 bps
		[FEED]				SPEED	4800 bps
						SPEED	2400 bps

After selecting a baud rate, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.4 Data Length Selection

This parameter is to choose a communication data length of the RS-232C interface.

7 bits is used when transmitting alphanumeric data only. 8 bits is used to when transmitting special characters. Be sure to match a setting with a host computer.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET DATA LENG. 8bits

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

	[RESTART]					DATA LENG. 8bits
		[FEED]				DATA LENG. 7bits

After selecting a data length, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.5 Stop Bit Length Selection

This parameter is to choose a stop bit length of the RS-232C interface. Be sure to match a setting with a host computer.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET STOP BIT 1bit

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

	[RESTART]					STOP BIT	1bit
		[FEED]				STOP BIT	2bits

After selecting a stop bit, press the [PAUSE] key.

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2.2.6 Parity Selection

This parameter is to choose the parity of the RS-232C interface.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET PARITY NONE

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

PARITY EVEN

[RESTART]

PARITY ODD

[FEED]

PARITY NONE

After selecting the parity, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.7 Flow Control Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a flow control code of the RS-232C interface.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET XON+READY AUTO

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

						XON/XOFF AUTO	XON/XOFF mode
							XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR) mode
						XON+READY AUTO
	[RESTART]
							READY/BUSY (DTR) mode
						READY/BUSY
		[FEED]					XON/XOFF mode
						XON/XOFF
							RTS mode
						READY/BUSY RTS

After selecting a flow control code, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: The following is the detailed descriptions for each transmission control code.

1)XON/XOFF AUTO

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.

2)XON+READY AUTO

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer outputs XOFF.

3)READY/BUSY

At the power on time, the DTR signal output from the printer turns to High level (READY). At the power off time, the printer does not output XOFF.

4)ON/XOFF

At the power on time, the printer outputs XON. At the power off time, the printer does not output XOFF.

5)READY/BUSY RTS

At the power on time, the RTS signal output from the printer turns to High level (READY). At the power off time, the printer does not output XOFF.

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2.2.8 LCD Language Selection

This parameter is to choose a language in which the LCD message is displayed.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET LCD ENGLISH

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

ENGLISH

[RESTART] ITALIAN

JAPANESE

SPANISH

[FEED] DUTCH

FRENCH

GERMAN

After selecting a language, press the [PAUSE] key.

2.2.9 Auto Forward Wait Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Auto Forward Wait function or not.

This function, used in the cut mode, automatically feeds the media forward for about 14 mm if there is more than 1-second idle time after printing, to prevent the top edge of the media from curling.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET FORWARD WAIT OFF

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

							Activated
						FORWARD WAIT ON
	[RESTART]
		[FEED]				FORWARD WAIT OFF	Not activated

When ON is selected, pressing the [PAUSE] key will result that the LCD Message Display shows the stop position fine adjustment value setting screen.

<2>PARAMETER SET

POSITION +0.0mm

[RESTART]	POSITION +5.0mm
[FEED]	POSITION +0.0mm
	POSITION -5.0mm
[FEED] key:	Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –0.1 mm change, up to –5.0 mm.

[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +0.1 mm change, up to +5.0 mm.

After selecting an auto forward wait, press the [PAUSE] key.

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NOTES: 1. If the printer is not used for a few days, the top edge of the media may become curly, which may cause a paper jam. The Auto Forward Wait Function prevents this problem since the media feed amount is increased so that the media stops past the platen.

2.When the Stop Position Fine Adjustment Value is set in + direction, the media will stop past the media outlet.

When the value is set in – direction, the media will stop inside the media outlet.

3.This setting will be useful to fine adjust the cut position of labels.

2.2.10Head Up Cut Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the head up action in the cut issue.

This function prevents ribbon smudges by raising the print head during a reverse feed to the print start position.

When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET HEAD UP CUT OFF

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

								Activated
						HEAD UP CUT	ON
	[RESTART]
		[FEED]				HEAD UP CUT	OFF	Not activated

After selecting the head up action in cut issue, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. For the B-SX6T, this function is available only when an optional ribbon saving module (B-SX908-R- QM-R) is installed

2. The print head may not be raised depending on the rise of the solenoid’s temperature.

2.2.11Ribbon Save Function Selection

This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Ribbon Saving function or not.

This function enables reducing the ribbon loss caused by taking up unused ribbon during non-print areas. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears.

<2>PARAMETER SET RBN SAVE ON (TAG)

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

							RBN SAVE ON (TAG)	Activated (When the head lever is set to position 2.)
		[RESTART]
							RBN SAVE ON (LBL)	Activated (When the head lever is set to position 1.)
			[FEED]					Not activated
							RBN SAVE OFF

After selecting the ribbon save function, press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. For the B-SX6T, this function is available only when an optional ribbon saving module (B-SX908-R- QM-R) is installed.

2.If this parameter is set to ON without installing a ribbon saving module, the ribbon will be slack during paper feed or printing, and as a result, printing cannot be performed properly.

Also, be sure to conform the choice to the actual head lever position. Failure to do this may disable proper ribbon saving function.

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