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EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 1.1 Key Operation Flow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 5 - Download mode where a firmware downloading is performed.; This document uses the B-SX8T for examples of the display.; Key Operation Flow
1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 1.1 Key Operation Flow 1- 1 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...
Page 6 - key
1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 1.2 Operation Panel 1- 2 1.2 Operation Panel The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions. 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. . Ther...
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2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2. SYSTEM MODE 2- 1 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 fo...
Page 8 - This is the start of the Basic Setting menu.; Continued from the previous page.; This is the RFID Module Setting menu.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2. SYSTEM MODE 2- 2 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 fo...
Page 9 - Outline of Self-diagnostic Test; Use the; How to Enter Self-diagnostic Test Mode
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 3 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. Als...
Page 10 - Printing Mode Selection; While “PRT TYPE TRANSFR” is displayed on the LCD, press the; Dispensing Mode Selection; key. The type of dispensing mode can be; Thermal transfer: When transparent ribbon is used.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 4 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...
Page 11 - • Print Sample
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 5 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. • Print Sample <1>DIAG. Vx.x MAINTE...
Page 13 - • Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 7 • Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter # Item Count Condition Range (1) Total media distance covered 0.0 to 3200.0 km (2) Media distance covered Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue medi...
Page 14 - • Descriptions of the Parameters
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 8 • 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...
Page 17 - The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the; software version of PROGRAM ROM.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-11 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 re...
Page 18 - • Descriptions; FONT
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-12 • Descriptions (1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Date, Version, Part number, Checksum) PROGRAM B-SX8T MAIN 15OCT2002 V1.0 A : 1A00 BOOT 20SEP2002 V1.0: 8500 (2) Alphanumeric Font ROM Check FONT 5600 (3) Kanji ROM Check KANJI NONE : 0000 NONE :...
Page 19 - Print status description; Capacity of DRAM
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-13 (5) SDRAM Capacity SDRAM 16MB (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 , ...
Page 20 - Paper End Level
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-14 (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 S...
Page 23 - The print head element check can be performed at the power on time.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-17 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 he...
Page 24 - Outline of Parameter Setting; Parameter Setting; menu contains the following:
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-18 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 Par...
Page 25 - How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode; FONT CODE LATIN9
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-19 How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode 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. Press the [FEED] key. The printer is at the start of the Param...
Page 26 - The following fonts do not support a zero with slash.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-20 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After select...
Page 27 - STOP BIT 1bit
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-21 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 setti...
Page 28 - AUTO
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-22 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. A...
Page 31 - Ribbon saving is enabled up to 4 areas per media.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-25 3. The ribbon saving function is activated when there is a 20-mm or more non-print area in the media feed direction. 4. Ribbon saving is enabled up to 4 areas per media. 5. To use the ribbon saving function for more than one area in a label/tag, t...
Page 33 - Pressing the
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-27 2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection This parameter is to choose the function of the [FEED] key. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired op...
Page 34 - It will take about 2 seconds to perform an Auto Print Head check.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-28 2.2.18 Auto Print Head Check Selection This parameter is to choose whether to perform the Auto Print Head Check function at the power on time. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use th...
Page 36 - External Equipment Interface; INPUT PRIME OFF
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-30 2.2.22 Input Prime Selection This parameter is to choose whether to enable a reset operation when INIT signal is ON. Normally, when the printer receives a reset request signal (nInit signal) from the host via Centronics interface, the printer will...
Page 37 - If
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-31 2.2.24 Plug & Play Selection This parameter is to choose whether to enable a Plug & Play function. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select ...
Page 39 - NOTE; 8 Maxi Code Specification Selection
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-33 2.2.26 Pre-Strip Selection This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Pre-strip function. When this parameter is set to ON (Available), the top edge of a label is separated (pre-stripped) from the backing paper before the label is printed...
Page 40 - key until the following display appears.; Press the; STABILIZER ON
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-34 2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection This parameter is to choose a strip motor torque. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. NOTE : This parameter is fixed to R0. Press the [PAUSE] key to ...
Page 41 - Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment; Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment; The; Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment; menu contains the following.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-35 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment In the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment mode, you can fine adjust each parameter, such as Print tone, Print start position, Threshold, etc. which a...
Page 42 - How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode; Turn on the printer while pressing the
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-36 How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 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. Press the [FEED] key twice. The pr...
Page 43 - Print Start Position Fine Adjustment; After completing the fine adjustment, press the; • Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Example)
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-37 2.3.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a print start position after printing (= to fine adjust the feed amount to the next media’s print start position). When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, pres...
Page 44 - • Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment; When setting –3.0 mm
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-38 2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a cut or strip position. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range:...
Page 45 - Method 1; passed the feed roller during head up, no error is detected.; Method 2; These labels should be removed by an issue or a label feed.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-39 [Handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 38 mm in cut issue mode] Method 1 Under the conditions described below, the printer performs as follows in cut issue mode. Head up → Forward feed to the cut position → Head do...
Page 46 - The print stop position when printing the label in strip
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-40 (b) Operation example Issue count: 3, Cut interval: 1 • Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment When setting +3.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted forward. When setting +0.0 mm When ...
Page 47 - Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment; • Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-41 2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a reverse feed amount. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to sel...
Page 48 - even if a reverse feed amount is the same as a forward feed amount.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-42 NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum reverse feed amount fine adjustment value is +9.9 mm. When the value reached the maximum, the...
Page 49 - • Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment; When setting –50.0 mm; ABC
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-43 • Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment When setting –50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the left. When setting +0.0 mm When setting +50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print posit...
Page 50 - Maximum fine adjustment value; This is useful when print tone is required to be fine adjusted.; Thermal Transfer Print
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-44 2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) This parameter is to fine adjust the Print Tone. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. To fine adjust...
Page 51 - Feed Motor; Ribbon motor torque
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-45 2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor) This parameter is to fine adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage (Torque). When the ribbon is slack or wrinkled and printing is affected, fine adjust the ribbon motor torque ...
Page 52 - Black Mark Sensor
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-46 2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor) This parameter is to set a threshold voltage of the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor. When pre-printed media is used, and if the black mark sensor or feed gap ...
Page 53 - Outline of Test Print; Test Print; menu consists of the following:
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-47 2.4 Test Print Outline of Test Print In the Test Print mode, you can print the test patterns and set print conditions for a test print. This is useful to check the print quality of new media or ribbon. The Test Print menu consists of the following: Regul...
Page 54 - How to Enter Test Print Mode
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-48 How to Enter Test Print Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. Press the [FEED] key 3 times. The Test Print is ready to be performed. NOTES: 1...
Page 55 - Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print; Issue Count Setting; ISSUE COUNT 50
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-49 2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print The print conditions for the Test Print should be specified before printing. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. To set the print conditions, press the [PAUSE] key. Issue Coun...
Page 57 - Select a label length for the test print from a range of 5 mm to 999 mm.; Pressing and holding the; Paper Feed Selection; After selecting whether to perform a paper feed, press the
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-51 Media Length Setting Select a label length for the test print from a range of 5 mm to 999 mm. [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 mm change, up to 5 mm. [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 mm change, up to ...
Page 58 - PRINT CONDITION
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-52 2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection Several print patterns are provided for test print. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears after paper feed selection, press the [PAUSE] key. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. PRINT CONDITION SLANT...
Page 61 - CHARACTERS
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-55 2.4.5 Characters Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed causes the characters to be printed. Print Sample of Characters After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display...
Page 62 - The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding.; Print Sample of Non-print; FACTORY TEST
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-56 2.4.7 Non-Printing Pressing the [PAUSE] key while NON-PRINTING is displayed causes a blank media to be issued. NOTE: The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding. Print Sample of Non-print After printing is completed, the display returns to “<...
Page 64 - Sensor Adjustment; Outline of the Sensor Adjustment; Sensor Adjustment; Section 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2-58 2.5 Sensor Adjustment Outline of the Sensor Adjustment In the Sensor Adjustment mode, the status of the sensors and thermistors is displayed. Also you can store media level voltage and media end level voltage for the Black Mark, Feed Gap, and Ribb...
Page 65 - How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode; When storing a media level voltage is completed, “*” appears.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2-59 How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. Press the [FEED] key 4 times. The printer is at the start of ...
Page 69 - “O” indicates the item to be cleared.; PARAMETER CLEAR
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-63 When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears. Turn off the printer to exit this mode. Initial values after clearing the maintenance counter (MANTE.CNT CLEAR) Item Initial Value Media distance...
Page 70 - Initial values after clearing the parameters (PARAMETER CLEAR); Item Initial
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-64 Initial values after clearing the parameters (PARAMETER CLEAR) Item Initial Value Feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0 mm Cut (Strip) position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0 mm Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (...
Page 71 - to the destination code.
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-65 Item Initial Value Label pitch 76.2 mm Effective print length 74.2 mm B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R 170.6 mm Effective print width B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R 213.3 mm Printing mode Thermal transfer Sensor type Feed gap sensor Print speed 4”/sec. I...
Page 72 - IP Address Setting; Outline of the IP Address Setting
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-66 2.7 IP Address Setting Outline of the IP Address Setting In the IP Address Setting mode, you can set the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP, DHCP Client ID, and DHCP Host Name which are necessary for a network communication. Since eac...
Page 74 - DHCP
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-68 2.7.2 Socket Port Setting To set a socket port number, follow the procedure below. 2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP Client ID Setting To set the DHCP and the DHCP client ID, follow the procedure below. Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the [RESTART]...
Page 75 - key and set the DHCP host name one byte by one byte.; ASCII code and Hex. code correspondence table; MODE ASCII
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-69 2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting After DHPC client ID has been set, the DHCP host name setting menu is displayed. Press the [PAUSE] key and set the DHCP host name one byte by one byte. NOTES: 1. Code used to enter a DHCP client ID is selectable betwe...
Page 76 - Setting; Outline of Basic Setting; How to Enter Basic Setting Mode; While pressing the
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2-70 2.8 BASIC Setting Outline of Basic Setting The Basic function enables the printer to operate with the program created for other printers, by converting it to Basic program and downloading this Basic program to the printer. Setting the downloaded Basic...
Page 77 - Basic Specification Selection Mode
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2-71 2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode This parameter is to choose whether to enable the BASIC specification function or not. When “<8>BASIC” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. 2.8.2 Basic File Browser This parameter is to display the data files ...
Page 79 - RFID Module Setting; Outline of the RFID Module Setting; RFID Module Setting
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-73 2.9 RFID Module Setting Outline of the RFID Module Setting In the RFID Module Setting mode, you can set various parameters related to the RFID module. It is necessary to set these parameters before operating the RF...
Page 80 - How to Enter RFID Module Setting Mode
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-74 How to Enter RFID Module Setting 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. Press the [RESTART] key or [FEE...
Page 81 - MODULE NONE
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-75 When the RFID module type is set to “NONE” or a communication cannot be established, a message, “NON RFID MODULE”, is displayed. “NO RFID MODULE”, “TIMEOUT” or “RFID READ ERROR” indicates an error. In that case, ch...
Page 82 - Combination of RFID module type and available tag type
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-76 2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection This parameter is to choose an RFID tag type to be used. Available tag type is different depending on the RFID module type. When the RFID Module Type has been set to NONE Use the [FEED...
Page 83 - Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-77 2.9.5 Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to issue an RFID tag. If the printer fails to issue an RFID tag, it prints an error pattern (“VOID”) and retries to is...
Page 84 - Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-78 2.9.6 Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to read an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of times, the ...
Page 86 - Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-80 2.9.8 Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to write data onto an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of...
Page 88 - Adjustment in negative (
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-82 2.9.10 RFID Adjustment for Retry If the printer fails to write data to an RFID tag, it feeds the RFID tag forward or backward for a specified length, then starts retrying to write data. If “0” is set for this param...
Page 89 - 1 RFID Wireless Power Level Setting
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-83 2.9.11 RFID Wireless Power Level Setting With this parameter, it is possible to adjust the level of radio frequency output from the RFID module. The optimum level differs depending on the tag types and module types...
Page 90 - This parameter is to set the Q value.; QVALUE 15
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-84 2.9.13 RFID Module Q Value Setting This parameter is to set the Q value. In the case multiple RFID tags are read at the same time, this menu is useful to pinpoint a target tag. Set the Q value to “1” or greater (2 ...
Page 91 - 4 AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting; WT AGC 15
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-85 2.9.14 AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting This parameter is to set the AGC threshold for data write. When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold for data write becomes effective. When the obtained ...
Page 92 - 5 AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting; WT MIN AGC 15
2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-86 2.9.15 AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting This parameter is to set an AGC threshold lower limit. When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold lower limit for retry becomes effective. Even if ...
Page 95 - NOTE: Description of Command Error
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3. ON LINE MODE 3- 3 LED Indication No. LCD Message POWER ON LINE ERROR Printer Status Restoration by RESTART key Yes/No Acceptance of Status Request Reset Command Yes/No 21 SYSTEM ERROR z When the following abnormal operations are perfor...
Page 96 - Automatic Threshold Setting; Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting 3- 4 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting To maintain a constant print position the printer uses the media sensor to detect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between a print are...
Page 97 - How to Perform a Reset Operation; Failure to press the
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.2 Reset Operation 3- 5 3.2 Reset Operation A reset operation clears the print data sent from the host computer to the printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition. How to Perform a Reset Operation NOTE: Failure to press the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longe...
Page 98 - How to Perform a Dump Operation; When the
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode 3- 6 3.3 Dump Mode In dump mode, data in the receive buffer are printed. Data are expressed in hexadecimal values. This operation allows the user to verify programming commands or debug the program. How to Perform a Dump Opera...
Page 99 - The data in the receive buffer is printed as follows:; Print Conditions; Sensor selection: None; Receive buffer size; Feed direction
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode 3- 7 The data in the receive buffer is printed as follows: Print Conditions • Printing width: 3.9 inches (100 mm) • Sensor selection: None • Print speed: 4”/sec. • Printing mode: Depends on the selection in use. • 16 bytes/line ...
Page 100 - BASIC Expansion Mode; The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded.; How to Perform BASIC Expansion
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode 3- 8 3.4 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...
Page 101 - Automatic Calibration Setting; How to Choose an Automatic Calibration Setting; on or the top cover is closed.
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3- 9 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting Whether to activate the automatic calibration at a power on time or not is selectable in the Automatic Calibration Mode. When the automatic calibration is activated, the printer feeds the media for ab...
Page 102 - after automatic calibration completes
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3- 10 6. This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm. 7. When a label end or head open error occurs during an automatic calibration, the printer stops, resulting in an error. 8. During an automatic calibrati...
Page 103 - How to Enable/Disable the LAN
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting 3-11 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting Whether to enable the LAN or not and whether to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or not are chosen by this menu. How to Enable/Disable the LAN [PAUSE] <1>RESET ON LINE B-SX8T Vx.x Pr...
Page 104 - How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting; When
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3-12 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting This module holds the current time: year, month, day, hour, minute, second. How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting (Continued on the next page.) Year Month Day Turn on the printer. “ONLINE” will...
Page 105 - set the low battery function to OFF.
3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3-13 NOTES: 1. Be sure to load the battery and set the low battery check function to ON whenever the real time clock is used. If the battery is not loaded or the battery voltage is low, the real time clock data is erased at the power off t...
Page 107 - PROGRAM DOWN LOAD; Outline of Features; Firmware Download; Download Program Installation; System; IBM Compatible PC running Windows® 98, Windows; Interface; Centronics interface or RS-232C interface; Download Program for B-SA4T
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.1 Outline of Features 4- 1 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer. The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS-232C interface of the printer. N...
Page 108 - Setup Disk; (2) Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN.; Firmware Download; Before starting the download procedure
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 2 4.2.2 Setup Setup Disk Make sure that you have all two diskettes available of the “B-SA series Download Program”. Installation Procedure (1) While running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy dr...
Page 109 - DOWNLOAD MODE 2
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 3 1. First, start the printer in download mode. NOTE : Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing is different between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and “DOWNLOAD MODE 2”. If data cannot be downloaded in “DOWNLOAD MODE”, choose “DOWNLOAD MODE 2” and retry downloa...
Page 110 - download program. The main menu screen appears.
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 4 2. Turn on the PC power and start Windows. 3. Click on the START button to access the program menu. 4. Highlight “TOSHIBA TEC”, ”B-SA4T” and “Dwnld”, and click on “B-SA4T Downloader” to start up the download program. The main menu screen app...
Page 111 - Select a directory to be set as the default path.; exit the download program.
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 5 3) Click on the Search button on the above screen, and show the sub menu screen as shown below. Select a directory to be set as the default path. 4) Click on the Select button and then the OK button. The default path setting is completed. Th...
Page 112 - cancel a download, click on the No button.; Data is being written into the Flash ROM.:
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 6 6. Select the drive directory in which the firmware file (*.ROM) is stored, and the file name to be downloaded. (File information will be shown on the right side of the screen.) Click on the RUN button. 7. When the following message screen a...
Page 113 - Click on the END button to terminate the download program.
4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 7 8. While the printer is preparing for the downloading, part of the screen may be disordered. After approximately 15 seconds, the following screen will appear causing the firmware to be transferred. 9. After the firmware has been transferred ...
Page 114 - RFID ANALYZE TOOL; RFID tag type; Requirement
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.1 System Requirement 5- 1 5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL When an RFID module is installed, the printer will be able to write data on an RFID tag as well as print data on the surface of the RFID-tag embedded label. To properly issue RFID tags, it ...
Page 115 - up; Installation Procedure
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.2 Set Up 5- 2 5.2 Set up Setup Disk The Installation Setup Disk consists of one CD-ROM. Installation Procedure 1. Start Windows put the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on the “Start” button, then choose “Run”. 3. When the “Run” scr...
Page 116 - Functions
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 3 5.3 Application Functions 5.3.1 Main Menu (1) Front Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 (6) Write Test Button (2) Back Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 (7) Read Test Button (3) Number of test tries: 999 ~ 0 (8) Test Stop B...
Page 117 - Antenna Kind Information
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 4 5.3.2 File Menu (1) Log Information Set Displays the Test Information Setting screen shown below. Make necessary settings and click on the “OK” button. 1) Antenna Kind Information 2) Antenna Position: “Upper...
Page 118 - Log Save As
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 5 (2) Log Save As Saves text data in the “Results” box of the RFID Analyze Tool screen into a text file. (3) Text Capture Saves the test result into a CSV file. Selecting “Text Capture” then “Open” shows “Capt...
Page 119 - Exits from the Analyze Tool program.
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 6 (5) End (Exit) Exits from the Analyze Tool program. Communication Settings between PC and Printer(Serial Port Setting) Feed Amount RFID Module Type Tag Type Number of Tries Sheet Count Label Size Command Fee...
Page 120 - Open
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 7 5.3.3 Tool Menu (1) Port Open Opens/closes a port to communicate with the printer. • “Serial PortOpen”: The printer port is ready to be opened. After the port is opened, “Serial PortClose” will be displayed ...
Page 121 - Makes settings for communication between the PC and the printer.; NOTES
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 8 (2) CommSetting Makes settings for communication between the PC and the printer. NOTES : 1. In the case of the LAN interface, a socket communication is used. 2. Serial port may not be selectable depending on...
Page 124 - Select the printer model; Select the test mode
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 11 (7) Select the printer model Makes a choice of a printer model from Get Printer Type menu. Choose “B-SX6T/SX8T”. NOTE : This information can be saved by a parameter save function. (8) Select the test mode T...
Page 125 - Example; Printer Version
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 12 5.3.4 Help Menu Displays Printer Version and RFID Module Version. Example NOTE : Printer version and module version are indicated next to the date and time of Log file. Example) CSV file information Date&am...
Page 126 - Procedure
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 13 5.4 Operating Procedure 1. Connect the printer to the PC with the serial interface cable or LAN cable. 2. Start the “B-SX RFID Analyze Tool” application.
Page 128 - printer is acceptable.
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 15 4. When the “CommSetting” screen appears, perform the serial port or LAN setting in accordance with the settings of the B-SX6T/SX8T printer. NOTES: 1. Choose the port to which the printer is connected. 2. Choo...
Page 129 - RFID module type to be analyzed (RFID Module Select); RFID Module Select
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 16 4. Set the following parameters. RFID module type to be analyzed (RFID Module Select) Choose the RFID module to be used for the RFID Module Select parameter. B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU: “U1” B-9704-RFID-H1-QM: “H1” ...
Page 130 - RFID tag type to be analyzed (Tag type); RFID module type; Tag; Tag Type
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 17 RFID tag type to be analyzed (Tag type) Selectable tag types are different depending on the RFID module types. RFID module type Tag type U1: B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU ISO18000-6B (U1), EPC Class1 (U1), EPC C1 Gen2 ...
Page 132 - Read; All read or write
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 19 5. Perform a write test or read test. Write test Click on the “Write Test” button to start a write test. During the write test, total number of successful write and total number of write performed are shown in...
Page 133 - All read or write test results; Write/Read Results Box
5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 20 Status bar Text box Results box Write Test button Status Data All read or write test results Read Test button Write/Read Results Box Total number of tests Total number of succeeded tests Feed amount Tag ID Exa...
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