TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer
B-SX4 Series, B-SX5 Series
Key Operation Specification
First Edition: November 18, 2002
Second Edition: February 21, 2003
Third Edition: June 6, 2003
Fourth Edition: August 22, 2003
Fifth Edition: February 27, 2004
Sixth Edition: January 14, 2005
Seventh Edition: February 8, 2005
Eighth Edition: May 9, 2005
Ninth Edition: April 4, 2006
Tenth Edition: May 23, 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. SCOPE......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. OUTLINE ..................................................................................................................................... 1
3. OPERATION PANEL .................................................................................................................. 1
4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION.................................................................................... 2
5. ONLINE MODE............................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 KEY FUNCTION..................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 LED FUNCTION..................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 LCD FUNCTION..................................................................................................................... 3
5.4 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE.............................................................................. 4
5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING......................................................................................................... 5
5.5.1 Outline of Threshold Setting ............................................................................................ 5
5.5.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example............................................................................. 5
5.6 RESET.................................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 PARAMETER SETTING......................................................................................................... 8
5.7.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example............................................................................ 8
5.7.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 13
5.8 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING................................................................................. 17
5.8.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ........................................................ 17
5.8.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 20
5.9 DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER ........................................................................................ 21
5.9.1 Operation Example of Receive Buffer Dumping.............................................................. 21
5.10 BASIC EXPANSION MODE................................................................................................... 24
5.11 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SETTING (SUPPORTED FROM V4.4) .................................. 25
5.11.1 Operation Example of Automatic Calibration Setting ...................................................... 25
5.12 LAN ENABLE/DISABLE SETTING (SUPPORTED ONLY BY V4.4) .................................... 28
5.12.1 Operation Example of LAN Enable/Disable Setting ........................................................ 28
5.13 LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS.......................................................................... 30
5.14 LCD MESSAGES IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (UPPER LINE OF LCD) .......................... 34
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6. SYSTEM MODE........................................................................................................................... 37
6.1 OUTLINE OF SYSTEM MODE .............................................................................................. 37
6.2 SELF-TEST ............................................................................................................................ 39
6.2.1 Self-test Operation Example............................................................................................ 39
6.2.2 Self-test Items.................................................................................................................. 43
6.2.3 Self-test Results Printout Samples .................................................................................. 46
6.2.4 Self-test Printout Contents............................................................................................... 48
6.3 VARIOUS PARAMETERS SETTING..................................................................................... 59
6.3.1 Various Parameters Setting Operation Example............................................................. 59
6.3.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 64
6.4 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING................................................................................. 76
6.4.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ........................................................ 76
6.4.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 78
6.5 TEST PRINT........................................................................................................................... 87
6.5.1 Test Print Operation Example.......................................................................................... 87
6.5.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 91
6.5.3 Test Print Samples........................................................................................................... 95
6.6 SENSOR DISPLAY/ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................... 99
6.6.1 Sensor Display/Adjustment Operation Example.............................................................. 99
6.6.2 Display Contents.............................................................................................................. 101
6.7 RAM CLEAR........................................................................................................................... 102
6.7.1 RAM Clear Operation Example........................................................................................ 102
6.7.2 RAM Clear Contents........................................................................................................ 104
6.8 IP ADDRESS SETTING......................................................................................................... 108
6.8.1 IP Address Setting Operation Example........................................................................... 108
6.8.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 113
6.9 BASIC SETTING.................................................................................................................... 115
6.9.1 BASIC Setting Operation Example.................................................................................. 115
6.10 ADJUSTMENT MODE FOR FACTORY................................................................................. 118
6.11 RFID SETTING..............................................................................................................
......... 121
6.11.1 RFID Setting Operation Example..................................................................................... 121
6.11.2 Setting Contents............................................................................................................... 124
7. DOWNLOAD MODE.................................................................................................................... 131
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1. SCOPE
This specification describes key operations of the B-SX4T-GS10/20-QQ/QP/CN/QQ-US and B-SX4TGS10-QQ-CCS (hereinafter collectively referred to as “B-SX4”) and the B-SX5T-TS12/22QQ/QP/CN/QQ-US, TP-128, and B-SX5T-TS15 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “B-SX5”) high
industrial general-purpose bar code printers using their keys and the LCD display.
2. OUTLINE
Keyboard operations are roughly classified into the online mode, in which a pause/restart is carried out
and error messages are displayed when the printer is connected to the host such as a PC, and the
system mode, in which the self-test and setting of various parameters are performed.
This specification describes the key operation procedures for the printer keys and the LCD panel.
The names of the keys and LCD messages used in this specification are written in English.
3. OPERATION PANEL
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
LCD (16 digits × 2 lines)
POWER LED (Green)
ON LINE LED (Green)
ERROR LED (Red)
FEED key
RESTART key
PAUSE key
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4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION
Online mode
System mode
Download mode
[Power OFF]
[Transmissive sensor threshold
setting mode]
[Reflective sensor threshold
setting mode]
Turn the power on.
While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART]
keys, turn the power on.
While holding down the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys,
turn the power on.
[FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[RESTART] key
Hold down the [PAUSE] key
for a few seconds.
Hold down the [RESTART] key
for a few seconds.
[FEED] key
[PAUSE] key
[Online]
[Feeds one label.]
[Pause]
[Self-test]
[Parameter setting]
[Fine adjustment value setting]
[Test print]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[Sensor display/adjustment]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RAM clear]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[IP address setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[BASIC setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[Self-test]
[Fine adjustment value setting]
[Test print]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[FOR FACTORY]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
While holding down the [FEED],
[RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys,
turn the power on.
[Parameter setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RFID Setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[Reset]
[Parameter setting]
[Fine adjustment value setting]
[Dump mode]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[FEED] key
[BASIC expansion mode]
[Automatic calibration]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[FEED] key
[LAN setting] (V4.4 only)
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5. ONLINE MODE
5.1 KEY FUNCTION
[FEED] key: (1) Feeds one sheet of paper. This key can be used to eject one sheet of paper.
This key can also be used to adjust the paper to the proper position when the
paper is not properly positioned. If printing is attempted when the paper is
not properly positioned, printing is not performed at the proper position. One
or two sheets of paper should be fed to adjust the paper position before
printing.
(2) Prints the data in the image buffer on one label according to the system mode
setting.
NOTE: A clear command or a command for drawing should not be sent
during printing by the [FEED] key. If it is sent, the correct layout wil
be lost, and the label will not be printed properly. If an issue is
performed by the [FEED] key while the data is being drawn in the
image buffer, the correct layout may be lost.
* For the following, refer to the parameter setting section.
• The procedure for using the label having a label pitch of less than 38 mm in
the cut issue mode when the swing cutter is used
• The procedure for using the label having less than the min. label pitch for
each issue speed in the cut issue mode when the rotary cutter is used.
[RESTART] key: (1) Resumes printing after a temporary stop of label printing or after an error.
(2) Places the printer in the usual initial state which is obtained when the power is
turned on.
(3) Programs various parameters.
[PAUSE] key: (1) Stops label printing temporarily.
(2) Programs the threshold values.
5.2 LED FUNCTION
[POWER] LED: Indicates that the printer power is ON or OFF.
[ON LINE] LED: Indicates that the printer is ready for communication.
[ERROR] LED: Indicates that the printer is in an error state.
5.3 LCD FUNCTION
The LCD displays the message which indicates the printer status.
LCD Size: 16 digits × 2 lines
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5.4 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
N O P A P E R 1 2 5
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E 5 2
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
NOTE: [Remaining number of labels to be printed] = [Designated number of labels] -
[Number of labels/tags normally printed before an error occurs or the printer stops temporarily]
* This message is displayed while the
printer is idling or printing normally.
* When this message is displayed, printing
is resumed.
* When this message is displayed, printing
is resumed.
An error occurs.
* The message is displayed when an error
occurs during printing, then printing is
stopped.
(The remaining number of labels to be
printed is displayed at the right of the
display.)
* When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during
printing, this message is displayed and
printing is stopped.
(The remaining number of labels to be
printed is displayed at the right of the
display.)
[RESTART]
Power ON
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Load labels and press the [RESTART] key.
[PAUSE]
Press the [RESTART] key.
[RESTART]
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5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING
5.5.1 Outline of Threshold Setting
When a label is printed, the printer detects the gap between the labels using the transmissive
sensor, and corrects the print position automatically to obtain a constant print position.
However, when a preprinted label is used, some inks may prevent proper positioning correction.
In this case, determine the transmissive sensor threshold manually by key operation and store
the value in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
A constant print position can also be obtained when printing on a preprinted label since the print
position is always corrected using the threshold stored in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by
selecting “3: Transmissive Sensor (when using the preprinted label)” for the sensor type of the
Issue Command.
When a label is printed by detecting the black mark on the back of the label, the reflective rate
variation of a place other than the black mark may prevent the proper positioning correction. In
this case, determine the reflective sensor threshold manually by key operation and store the
value in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
A constant print position can also be obtained when printing on a tag since the print position is
always corrected using the threshold stored in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by selecting
“4: Reflective Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” for the sensor type of the Issue
Command.
5.5.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
T R A N S M I S S I V E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
R E F L E C T I V E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
(2) Load the preprinted label.
(No particular positioning is required.)
(8) The reflective sensor designation is
displayed.
(7) Press the [FEED] key.
(6) The sensor selection to set the
threshold manually is displayed.
The transmissive sensor designation is
displayed.
(4) The printer is in a pause state.
(3) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(1) Idling
[PAUSE]
Power ON
(5) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3
seconds or more while the printer is
paused.
[PAUSE]
[FEED]
(9) Press the [FEED] key.
[FEED]
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T R A N S M I S S I V E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
T R A N S M I S S I V E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
<Supplementary Explanation>
(1) When the [PAUSE] key is released within 3 seconds while the printer is paused, the
[PAUSE] key is invalid.
(2) To program the threshold, 1.5 sheets or more of the label should be fed. (If the label is not
fed by the above amount, the threshold may not be properly programmed. In this case,
reprogramming is required.)
(3) Even if the [PAUSE] key is held down for 3 seconds or more when the head is lifted, the
[PAUSE] key is invalid.
(4) While the printer is feeding a label to program the threshold, an error detection including the
paper end or cutter error is not performed.
(5) When the proper print position is not obtained after threshold programming, the sensor may
be improperly adjusted. In this case, readjust the sensor in system mode, and program the
threshold.
When the backing paper of the label is too thick, the transmissive sensor should be
readjusted.
In addition, make sure that “3: Transmissive sensor (when using the preprinted label)” or “4:
Reflective sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” is selected for sensor type of the
Feed Command and the Issue Command.
(13) When the [PAUSE] key is released
after 1.5 sheets or more of the label
are fed, the printer stops feeding the
label.
(Threshold setting for the selected
sensor is completed.)
(16) The label is printed according to the
command issued from the PC.
(15) Idling
(12) The printer feeds the label until the
[PAUSE] key is released.
(14) Press the [RESTART] key.
[RESTART]
(10) The transmissive sensor designation is
displayed.
Command
(11) Continue holding down the [PAUSE]
key.
[PAUSE]
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5.6 RESET
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E 5 2
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
< 1 > R E S E T
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
<Supplementary Explanation>
(1) If the [RESTART] key is held down for 3 seconds or more when the printer is in an error
state from which it can resume printing (the state of “Restoration by the [RESTART] key”),
the reset menu is displayed.
(2) If the [RESTART] key is released within 3 seconds when the [RESTART] key is held down
during an error or a pause, the printer resumes printing a label. (The reset menu is not
displayed.) However, if a communication error or command error has occurred, the printer
enters the usual initial state when the [RESTART] key is pressed. (Even if the [RESTART]
key is released within 3 seconds, the printer is reset.)
(6) The printer is in the usual initial state.
(5) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(4) The reset menu is displayed.
(3) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3
seconds or more while the printer is in a
pause state.
* If the [PAUSE] key is pressed during
printing, this message is displayed and
printing is stopped.
(1) Idling or printing normally
[PAUSE]
Power ON
[PAUSE]
[RESTART]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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5.7 PARAMETER SETTING
5.7.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E 5 2
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
< 1 > R E S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
F O N T C O D E P C - 8 5 0
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
Z E R O F O N T 0
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
S P E E D 9 6 0 0 b p s
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
D A T A L E N G . 8 b i t s
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
S T O P B I T 1 b i t
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(13) Communication speed selection:
Select the communication speed using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(11) Font 0 selection:
Select the font using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
(15) Data length selection:
Select the data length using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
[RESTART]
[FEED]
[PAUSE]
(16) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(12) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(14) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(10) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(7) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
(9) Character code selection:
Select the character code using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(6) Press the [FEED] key.
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
(4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3
seconds or more while the printer is in
a pause state.
(8) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
(1) Idling or printing normally
Power ON
[PAUSE]
(17) Stop bit length selection:
Select the stop bit length using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(18) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
P A R I T Y E V E N
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
X O N + R E A D Y A U T O
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
L C D E N G L I S H
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
F O R W A R D W A I T O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
F W / B K A C T . M O D E 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
H U C U T / R W D . O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
S O L E N O I D T Y P E 2
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
R B N S A V E O N ( T A G )
[PAUSE]
(33) Ribbon saving system setting:
Determine whether or not the ribbon
saving system is used with the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(19) Parity selection:
Select the parity using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
(23) Language selection for LCD messages:
Select the language for LCD messages
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(21) Transmission control method selection:
Select the transmission control method
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(22) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(20) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(24) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(25) Setting for forward feed standby in cut
issue mode:
Make the forward feed standby setting
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(29) Setting for head-up operation in cut
issue mode, or for using the rewinder in
batch issue mode:
Make the head-up operation setting/the
rewinder use setting using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
(34) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(26) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(30) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(31) Installed solenoid type setting: Set
which type of solenoid is installed,
TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 with the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
(32) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(27) Setting for forward feed standby action:
When the forward feed standby is set to
ON, select the action of the forward feed
standby using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
(28) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
C O D E E S C , L F , N U L
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
P E E L O F F S T S O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
F E E D K E Y F E E D
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
K A N J I C O D E T Y P E 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
E U R O C O D E B 0
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
A U T O H D C H K O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
A C K / B U S Y T Y P E 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
W E B P R I N T E R O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
I N P U T P R I M E O N
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
R B N N E A R E N D 7 0 m
[PAUSE]
(41) Kanji code selection:
Select the Kanji code using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
(42) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(39) [FEED] key function setting:
Make the setting for the function of the
[FEED] key using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
(40) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(45) Automatic head broken dots check setting:
Set the automatic head broken dots check
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(46) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(48) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(43) Euro code setting:
Set the Euro code using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
(49) Web printer function setting:
Set the function for a web printer using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(51) Reset process when the nInit signal is ON:
Set the reset process using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
(53) Ribbon near end detection setting:
Select the remaining ribbon length to be
detected as a ribbon near end state using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(44) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(50) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(47) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing setting:
Set the ACK/BUSY timing using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
(52) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(54) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(37) Peel-off wait status selection:
Set the peel-off wait status selection using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(38) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(35) Control code selection:
Select the control code using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(36) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
C E N T R O . M O D E S P P
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
L B L / R B N E N D T Y P 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
P R E P E E L O F F O F F
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
B A C K S P E E D S T D
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
M A X I C O D E T Y P E 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
T H E R M A L H E A D V 2
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
P A S S W O R D O F F - - - -
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
E X . I / O T Y P E 1
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
P L U G & P L A Y O F F
(55) Expansion I/O operation mode setting:
Select the expansion I/O operation mode
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(57) Centronics operation mode setting:
Select the Centoronics operation mode
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(59) Plug-and-play operation setting:
Set the plug-and-play operation using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(61) Label end/ribbon end process setting:
Select the label/ribbon end process using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(63) Pre-peel-off process setting:
Set the pre-peel-off process using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(65) Back feed speed setting:
Select the back feed speed using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(71) System mode password operation setting:
Select the system mode password operation
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
(58) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(60) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(62) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(64) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(66) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(56) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(67) MaxiCode specification setting:
Select the MaxiCode specification using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
(68) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(69) Print head type setting:
Select the print head type that is actually
installed, using the [FEED] and [RESTART]
keys.
[PAUSE]
(70) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(72) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
X M L O R A C L E
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
(73) The parameter setting menu is displayed.
(75) The parameter setting menu is displayed.
In the case of V4.4
(73) XML function setting:
Select the specification of the XML function,
using the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.
[PAUSE]
(74) Press the [PAUSE] key.
In the case of V4.4A
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5.7.2 Setting Contents
For details, refer to section 6.3 “Various Parameters Setting” in chapter 6 “System Mode”.
(1) Character code selection (FONT CODE)
• PC-850
• PC-852
• PC-857
• PC-8
• PC-851
• PC-855
• PC-1250
• PC-1251
• PC-1252
• PC-1253
• PC-1254
• PC-1257
• LATIN9
• Arabic
• UTF-8 (V4.4A only)
(2) Font 0 selection (ZERO FONT)
• 0 (No slash used)
• 0 (Slash used)
(3) RS-232C communication speed selection (SPEED)
• 2400 bps
• 4800 bps
• 9600 bps
• 19200 bps
• 38400 bps
• 115200 bps
(4) RS-232C data length selection (DATA LENG.)
• 7 bits
• 8 bits
(5) RS-232C stop bit length selection (STOP BIT)
• 1 bit
• 2 bits
(6) RS-232C parity selection (PARITY)
• NONE
• EVEN
• ODD
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(7) RS-232C transmission control method selection (XON+READY)
• XON/XOFF protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off)
• READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off)
• XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol (An XON is output when the power is on
and an XOFF is output when the power is
off)
• XON/XOFF protocol (An XON is output when the power is on
and an XOFF is output when the power is
off)
• RTS protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off)
(8) Language selection for LCD messages (LCD)
• ENGLISH
• GERMAN
• FRENCH
• DUTCH
• SPANISH
• JAPANESE
• ITALIAN
NOTE: When Japanese is selected, one part of the character codes is different. For
details, refer to the External Equipment Interface Specification (TAA-1380).
(9) Setting for forward feed standby (FORWARD WAIT)
• ON (with automatic feed standby)
• POSITION (Fine adjustment value setting for the stop position after a forward feed)
• OFF (without automatic feed standby)
NOTE: When it is set to ON, if the printer is in the idle state for 1 second or more after a
label is issued, the printer automatically performs an approximately 13.7-mm
forward feed, then stops.
(10) Setting for the forward feed standby action (FW/BK ACT.)
• MODE 1 (Stops after 13.7-mm forward feed.)
• MODE 2 (Stops after 6-mm back feed and 3-mm forward feed.
(Only when the cut mode, thermal transfer, and feed gap sensor are
selected.) In other cases, the printer stops after 13.7-mm forward feed.)
(11) Setting for head-up operation in cut issue mode, or for using the rewinder in batch issue
mode (HU CUT/RWD.)
• ON (The head is lifted, or the rewinder is used.)
• OFF (The head is not lifted, or the rewinder is not used.)
(12) Installed solenoid type setting
• TYPE 1
• TYPE 2 (Stronger pull force type)
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(13) Ribbon saving system setting (RBN SAVE)
• ON (TAG) (The ribbon saving system is used.: When the head lever position is “TAG”.)
• ON (LBL) (The ribbon saving system is used.: When the head lever position is “LABEL”.)
• OFF (The ribbon saving system is not used.)
(14) Control code selection (CODE)
• Automatic selection (ESC, LF, NUL/{ | })
• Manual selection (ESC, LF, NUL method)
• Manual selection ({ | } method)
• Any set code
(15) Peel-off wait status selection (PEEL OFF STS)
• OFF (No peel-off wait status selection)
• ON (Peel-off wait status selection)
(16) [FEED] key function setting (FEED KEY)
• FEED: One label is fed.
• PRINT: Data in the image buffer is printed on one label.
(17) Kanji code selection (KANJI CODE)
• TYPE1
• TYPE2
(18) Euro code setting (EURO CODE)
20H to FFH
(19) Automatic head broken dots check setting (AUTO HD CHK)
• ON: Head broken dots check is automatically performed when the power is turned on.
• OFF: Head broken dots check is not automatically performed if the power is turned on.
(20) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing setting (ACK/BUSY)
• TYPE1 The ACK signal is sent to match the rising edge of ACK signal and the falling
edge of the BUSY signal.
• TYPE2 The ACK signal is sent to match the falling edge of ACK signal and the falling
edge of the BUSY signal.
(21) Web printer function setting (WEB PRINTER)
• ON: Web printer function is enabled.
• OFF: Web printer function is disabled.
(22) Reset process when the nInit signal is ON (INPUT PRIME)
• ON: Reset process is performed.
• OFF: Reset process is not performed.
(23) Ribbon near end detection setting (RBN NEAR END)
• OFF: The ribbon near end state is not detected.
• 30 m: The ribbon near end state is when the remaining ribbon length is 30 m.
• 70 m: The ribbon near end state is when the remaining ribbon length is 70 m.
(24) Expansion I/O operation mode setting (EX. I/O)
• TYPE1: Standard mode
• TYPE2: In-line mode
(25) Centronics operation mode setting (CENTRO. MODE)
• SPP: Compatibility mode
• ECP: ECP mode
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(26) Plug-and-play operation setting (PLUG & PLAY)
• ON: Plug-and-play operation is enabled.
• OFF: Plug-and-play operation is disabled.
(27) Label end/ribbon end process setting (LBL/RBN END)
• TYPE1: When a label end or ribbon end state is detected, the printer stops even if it is
printing a label.
• TYPE2: When a label end or ribbon end state is detected, the printer prints the current
label as far as possible, then stops.
(28) Pre-peel-off process setting (PRE PEEL OFF)
• OFF: Pre-peel-off operation is not performed.
• ON: Pre-peel-off operation is performed.
(29) Back feed speed setting (BACK SPEED)
• STD: 3 ips
• LOW: 2 ips
(30) MaxiCode specification setting (MAXI CODE)
• TYPE1: Compatible with the current version
• TYPE2: Special specification
(31) Print head type setting (THERMAL HEAD)
• V1: Current type print head (B-SX4: TPH104R2/B-SX5: TPH128R4)
• V2: Enhanced type print head (B-SX4: TPH104R7 or equivalent,
B-SX5: TPH128R5 or equivalent)
(32) System mode password operation setting (PASSWORD)
• OFF: Password is not asked to enter the system mode.
• ON: Password is asked to enter the system mode.
Password: 4-digit hex value
(33) XML function setting (XML) Note: This function is supported only by V4.4A.
• STD: Standard specification
• ORACLE: Specification for Oracle
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5.8 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING
5.8.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
< 1 > R E S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
F E E D A D J . + 1 0 . 0 m m
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
C U T A D J . + 5 . 0 m m
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
B A C K A D J . - 3 . 0 m m
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
X A D J U S T + 5 0 . 0 m m
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(13) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(11) Feed fine adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(15) Back feed fine adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
[RESTART]
[FEED]
[FEED]
(16) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(12) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(14) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(10) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(7) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
(9) System mode menu display
(Fine adjustment value setting)
(6) Press the [FEED] key.
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
(4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3
seconds or more while the printer is in
a pause state.
(8) Press the [FEED] key.
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
(1) Idling
Power ON
[PAUSE]
(17) X-coordinate fine adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(18) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
T O N E A D J . < T > + 3
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
T O N E A D J . < D > - 2
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
R B N A D J < F W > - 1 0
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
R B N A D J < B K > - 5
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
T H R E S H O L D < R > 1 . 0 V
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
T H R E S H O L D < T > 1 . 4 V
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
[PAUSE]
[RESTART]
[RESTART]
(29) Transmissive sensor manual threshold
fine adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
(31) The find adjustment value setting menu
is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(19) Print density fine adjustment (Thermal
transfer print mode):
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(23) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Rewind):
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(33) The parameter setting menu is
displayed.
(21) Print density fine adjustment (Direct
thermal print mode):
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(22) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(20) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
(24) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(34) Press the [RESTART] key.
(25) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Back tension):
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(32) Press the [RESTART] key.
(27) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine
adjustment:
Set the fine adjustment value using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(30) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(26) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(28) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE]
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< 1 > R E S E T
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
[PAUSE]
(35) The reset menu is displayed.
(37) The display is returned to the state
obtained when the power is turned on.
(36) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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5.8.2 Setting Contents
For details, refer to section 6.4 “Various Fine Adjustment Values Setting” in chapter 6 “System
Mode”.
(1) Feed fine adjustment (FEED ADJ.)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (in 0.5 mm units)
(2) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment (CUT ADJ.)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (in 0.5 mm units)
(3) Back feed fine adjustment (BACK ADJ.)
-9.5 mm to +9.5 mm (in 0.5 mm units)
(4) X-coordinate fine adjustment (X ADJUST)
-99.5 mm to +99.5 mm (in 0.5 mm units)
(5) Print density fine adjustment (Thermal transfer print mode) (TONE ADJ.<T>)
-10 step to +10 step (in units of step)
(6) Print density fine adjustment (Direct thermal print mode) (TONE ADJ.<D>)
-10 step to +10 step (in units of step)
(7) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Rewind) (RBN ADJ <FW>)
-15 step to +0 step (in units of step)
(8) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Back tension) (RBN ADJ <BK>)
-15 step to +0 step (in units of step)
(9) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD <R>)
0.0 V to 4.0 V (in 0.1 V units)
(10) Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD <T>)
0.0 V to 4.0 V (in 0.1 V units)
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5.9 DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER
5.9.1 Operation Example of Receive Buffer Dumping
O N L I N E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
P A U S E
B - S X 4 T V 1 . 0 A
< 1 > R E S E T
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
B U F F E R R S - 2 3 2 C
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
P R I N T O N D E M A N D
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
N O W P R I N T I N G . . .
[PAUSE]
(7) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
(1) Idling
Power ON
(6) Press the [FEED] key.
(10) Press the [FEED] key.
(11) The receive buffer dumping menu is
displayed.
(13) Selection mode display for receive
buffer to be dumped:
Select the receive buffer to be dumped
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
(4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3
seconds or more while the printer is in
a pause state.
[RESTART]
[FEED]
(8) Press the [FEED] key.
[FEED]
(9) System mode menu display
(Fine adjustment value setting)
[FEED]
[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.
[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(15) Print method selection:
Select the print method using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(17) Start of printing the receive buffer data
[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(18) 166 lines of data are printed.
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< 4 > D U M P M O D E
P R I N T O N D E M A N D
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
P R I N T A L L
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
N O W P R I N T I N G . . .
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
Selection of receive buffer (BUFFER)
• RS-232C RS-232C receive buffer
• CENTRO. Centronics receive buffer
• NETWORK Network I/F receive buffer
• BASIC1 Buffer between the BASIC interpreter I/F and the Interpreter
• BASIC2 Buffer between the BASIC interpreter and the printer
• USB USB receive buffer
• RF-ID RFID receive buffer
Selection of print method (PRINT)
• ON DEMAND Prints 166 lines of data (approx. 50 cm), then stops.
• ALL Prints all of receive buffer data, then stops.
FEED
RESTART
FEED
RESTART
(19) Print method selection:
Select the print method using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
(21) Print method selection:
Select the print method using the
[FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[RESTART] (20) Press the [RESTART] key.
(18) 166 lines of data are printed.
[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.
(23) Start of printing the remaining receive
buffer data
(24) All of the remaining data is printed.
(25) After printing is completed, the display
is returned to the receive buffer
dumping menu.
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Data in the receive buffer is printed out in the format below.
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
7B 41 58 3B 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 {AX;+000,+000,+0
30 7C 7D 7B 44 30 37 37 30 2C 31 31 30 30 2C 30 0|}{D0760,1100,0
37 34 30 7C 7D 7B 43 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 33 740|}{C|}{LC;003
30 2C 30 30 32 30 2C 30 30 33 30 2C 30 36 36 30 0,0020,0030,0660
2C 30 2C 32 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 37 30 2C 30 ,0,2|}{LC;0070,0
30 32 30 2C 30 30 37 30 2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 2C 020,0070,0660,0,
39 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 35 30 2C 30 30 32 30 9|}{LC;0050,0020
44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 7C 7D 7B 50 43 31 30 3B 30 DEFGHIJ|}{PC10;0
33 35 30 2C 30 34 30 30 2C 31 2C 31 2C 4B 2C 30 350,0400,1,1,K,0
30 2C 42 3D 41 42 43 44 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 0,B=ABCDefghijkl
6D 6E 6F 70 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 32 3B 30 33 33 30 mnop|}{PV02;0330
2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 32 37 30 2C 30 32 35 30 2C ,0660,0270,0250,
41 2C 30 30 2C 42 3D 42 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 33 3B A,00,B=B|}{PV03;
3B 30 39 30 30 2C 30 31 38 30 2C 54 2C 48 2C 30 ;0900,0180,T,H,0
35 2C 41 2C 30 3D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 5,A,0=1234567890
41 42 43 44 45 7C 7D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ABCDE|}.........
Feed
direction
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Print conditions:
• Print width: Approximately 100 mm
• Sensor designation: None
• Print speed: 6 ips for B-SX4, 5 ips for B-SX5
• The print mode (thermal transfer/direct thermal) depends on the current setting.
• Data of 16 bytes is printed on one line.
• Data is printed, starting from the new data to the old data.
• Data pointed by the receive buffer write pointer is printed in bold type.
Size of receive buffer
B-SX4 B-SX5
RS-232C: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines) 6 MB (Max. 393216 lines)
Centronics: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines) 6 MB (Max. 393216 lines)
Network I/F: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines) 6 MB (Max. 393216 lines)
BASIC1: 8 KB (Max. 512 lines) 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)
BASIC2: 8 KB (Max. 512 lines) 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)
USB: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines) 6 MB (Max. 393216 lines)
RFID 8 KB (Max. 512 lines) 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)
NOTES:
1. To print all of the receive buffer data, the label with the length below is required.
B-SX4 B-SX5
RS-232C: 198.2 m 1189.2 m
Centronics: 198.2 m 1189.2 m
Network I/F: 198.2 m 1189.2 m
BASIC1: 2 m 2 m
BASIC2: 2 m 2 m
USB: 198.2 m 1189.2 m
RFID 2 m 2 m
2. If an error occurs when printing the receive buffer dump, the printer displays an error
message, and stops. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key, and then the
display is returned to the receive buffer dumping menu “<4> DUMP MODE”. After the
error is cleared, data is not automatically reprinted.
5.10 BASIC EXPANSION MODE
It is possible to execute the BASIC expansion mode program in BASIC expansion mode under the
following conditions:
- The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded.
- The BASIC enable setting mode is selected.
The basic expansion mode ends when the basic expansion program is exited.
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5.11 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SETTING (SUPPORTED FROM V4.4)
5.11.1 Operation Example of Automatic Calibration Setting
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling or printing normally
B - S X 4 T V 4 . 4
[PAUSE]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
B - S X 4 T V 4 . 4
[RESTART]
(4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds
or more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
[FEED]
(6) Press the [FEED] key.
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
(7) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
[FEED]
(8) Press the [FEED] key.
< 3 > A D J U S T S E T
(9) System mode menu display
(Fine adjustment value setting)
[FEED]
(10) Press the [FEED] key.
< 4 > D U M P M O D E
(11) The receive buffer dumping menu is displayed.
[FEED]
(12) Press the [FEED] key.
< 5 > E X P A N D M O D E
(13) The BASIC expansion mode menu is
displayed.
[FEED]
(14) Press the [FEED] key.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B
(15) The automatic calibration menu is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(16) Press the [PAUSE] key.
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< 6 > A U T O C A L I B
O F F
(17) The current setting is displayed.
[FEED] or [RESTART]
(18) Change the setting using the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B
O N T R A N S .
(19) Automatic calibration for the Transmissive
sensor
[FEED] or [RESTART]
(20) Change the setting using the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B
O N R E F L E C T
(21) Automatic calibration for the Reflective sensor
[PAUSE]
(22) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B
(23) The automatic calibration menu is displayed.
Automatic calibration setting (AUTO CALIB)
• OFF Disabled
• ON TRANS. The transmissive sensor is enabled.
• ON REFLECT The reflective sensor is enabled.
Explanation of operation
(1) When AUTO CALIB is enabled, an automatic calibration starts at an open/close of the print head
after the power is turned on.
(2) When AUTO CALIB is enabled, the media length, effective print length, sensor type, and whether
to use ribbon or not specified by commands are ignored.
(3) When “ON REFLECT” is selected, the lowest voltage detected by the black mark sensor is
considered as a black mark level. And, the sum of this voltage and the manual threshold
voltage will be adopted as a threshold.
(4) When “ON TRANS” is selected, the highest voltage detected by the feed gap sensor is
considered as a gap level. After subtracting the manual threshold voltage from this voltage, the
result will be adopted as a threshold.
FEED
RESTART
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(5) The printer feeds about 160 mm long media to detect a black mark/gap and determine the
threshold. When the printer detects more than two black marks/gaps during this 160-mm media
feed, the printer measures the media pitch and stops the automatic calibration 1 mm short of the
bottom of a black mark or gap.
(6) If the second black mark/gap is not found under the above conditions, the printer continues
media feed for up to 500.0 mm until the second black mark/gap is found. If it still cannot be
detected, the printer will stop, resulting in a paper jam.
(7) This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm.
(8) When the cutter is installed and a previous issue was performed in cut issue mode, the media is
cut and ejected after an automatic calibration completes.
(9) When the automatic calibration is in operation, labels do not stop at a strip position even in strip
or special strip mode.
(10) When a label end or a head open error occurs during an automatic calibration, the printer stops,
resulting in an error. Closing the print head can clear the error and resume the automatic
calibration.
(11) During an automatic calibration, the ribbon motors are rotated. Even if the ribbon is not loaded,
this function does not result in an error. However, the print condition will be automatically
changed to “No ribbon” after the calibration ends.
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