BIXOLON SLP-TX403 User Manual
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- Page 1 User’s Manual SLP-TX400/TX403 THERMAL LABEL PRINTER Ver. 1.08 http://www.bixolon.com V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Content Confirmation ....................7 2. Product Part Names....................... 8 3. Installation & Usage ..................... 10 3-1 Power Connection ....................10 3-2 Interface Cable Connection ..................11 3-2-1 Standard Model ....................11 3-2-2 Ethernet Model(SLP-TX40xE) ................12 3-3 Paper Installation ...................... - Page 3 5-10 Data Dump Mode ....................29 5-10-1 How to start Data Dump Mode ................. 29 5-11 Factory Reset ......................30 5-11-1 How to reset the printer ..................30 5-12 Firmware Download ....................30 5-13 The Peel-Off ......................31 5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper ..................... 33 5-14-1 Printer Preparation ...................
- Page 4 Manual Information This user manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required. ※ The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological issues and areas. 1. Windows Driver Manual This manual provides information on the installation instructions and main functions of the Windows Driver.
- Page 5 Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet. You must use only the supplied adapter.
- Page 6 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from the printer, unplug it before taking following • If not, they may eat it. measures.
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Page 7: Content Confirmation
1. Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package. Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing. SLP-TX400/TX403 Power Cord AC Adapter Holder Ribbon (2ea) Core Quick Manual ※... -
Page 8: Product Part Names
2. Product Part Names Pause Button Feed Button Cover Peel-off Cover Lever (Option) Ribbon Assembly Paper Cover Printer Head Black-Mark & Notch Sensor Paper Holder Paper Guide + Gap Sensor Peel-off Sensor (Option) V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309... - Page 9 Fan-Fold or Exter Paper IEEE1284 (Parallel) Power Switch RS-232C (Serial) Power Jack Cover Peel-off Auto Cutter (Option) (Option) External Paper Supplier (Option) V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
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Page 10: Installation & Usage
3. Installation & Usage 3-1 Power Connection • Connect power to the printer as shown below. Power Switch AC Adapter Power Cord 1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source. 3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector. -
Page 11: Interface Cable Connection
3-2 Interface Cable Connection 3-2-1 Standard Model Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - RS-232C(Serial) Cable - IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable - USB B-Type Cable USB Cable RS-232(Serial) Cable IEEE1284(Parallel) Cable 1) Turn off the power switch. 2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used. -
Page 12: Ethernet Model(Slp-Tx40Xe)
3-2-2 Ethernet Model(SLP-TX40xE) Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - RS-232C(Serial) Cable - LAN(Ethernet) Cable - USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle) - USB B-Type Cable USB B-Type Cable USB A-Type RS-232C(Serial) Cable (WLAN Dongle) LAN(Ethernet) Cable 1) Turn off the power switch. -
Page 13: Paper Installation
3-3 Paper Installation 1) Open the Paper Cover. 2) Spread the paper holder and insert paper as shown. 3) Open the Ribbon Assembly and spread 4) Feed the paper between the Paper the paper guide. Guide on both sides. Ribbon Assembly Paper Guide 5) After Installation the paper, manually set the sensor(Gap &... -
Page 14: Ribbon Installation
3-4 Ribbon Installation 3-4-1 Type of Ribbon 1) Type by Film Coating Location - Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used. ( O ) ( X ) Coated Area (Surface to be printed) Coated Area (Surface to be printed) Outside Ribbon Inside Ribbon... -
Page 15: Inserting A One-Inch Core Ribbon
3-4-2 Inserting a One-Inch Core Ribbon 1) Insert the Holder ribbon into the core and ribbon. (keep note of ribbon printing direction) Core (one-inch) Holder ribbon 2) Open the ribbon assembly and insert the 3) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon. -
Page 16: Knob Adjustment By Ribbon Length
3-4-4 Knob Adjustment by Ribbon Length Ribbon lengths of 74m, 100m (0.5” core), and 300m (1” core) can all be used with this product. Adjust the knob accurately according to the ribbon length (74 ~ 300 m). Exercise care as print quality and operation can be affected. ⚫... -
Page 17: Narrow Ribbon Installation
3-4-5 Narrow Ribbon Installation When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or lower, install in a centered position on the holder ribbon. 3-4-6 Ribbon Removal 1) Use a knife or other sharp-edged object to cut the ribbon. (Take care not to injure hands) 2) Open the ribbon assembly and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right. -
Page 18: Led Display
3-5 LED Display 3-5-1 Button Operations Button Printer state before Operation procedure Printer operation mode Feed/ Pause operation Cancel • Apply power while pressing the button. Power OFF Press Self-test Printing Mode. • Hold the button for about five seconds. •... -
Page 19: Led Indicator For Various Printer Statuses
3-5-2 LED indicator for various printer statuses LED 1 LED 2 Printer Status Color Status Color Status Print standby Green Green Print standby mode mode Error mode Ribbon is not detected Paper jam (gap/black mark is not Orange Error mode recognized) Green Blink... -
Page 20: Test Printing
Please refer to the manual to install the Windows Driver and print a test page. 3-6-2 Printing using label design program Label Design Program installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website. (http://www.bixolon.com) Please refer to the manual to install the Label Design Program and print a test page. -
Page 21: Self-Test
4. Self-Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. - Firmware version, printer configuration information, printing quality checking pattern, and peripheral configuration information, etc. Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option. If the printer does not function properly, contact an authorized dealer. The self-test checks the following;... -
Page 22: Detailed Features
5) Other functions for printer test are also provided. Unified Label Utility-II installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website. (http://www.bixolon.com) Please refer to the manual to install the Unified Label Utility-II and print a test page. -
Page 23: Stand-Alone Configuration Mode
5-2 Stand-alone Configuration Mode • Various modes can be executed using buttons and LED only. 5-2-1 How to start stand-alone configuration mode 1) The printer mode is set to Printer Setting Mode when the Pause button is pressed for two seconds while in Print Standby Mode. 2) Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-alone Configuration Mode. -
Page 24: Pause/Cancel
5-3 Pause/Cancel • During multiple-page print jobs, the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and cancel the print job altogether, respectively. Print Pause/Resume Print Cancel/Standby 5-3-1 Pause/Resume Function 1) When printing labels, pressing the Pause button 2) The printer will pause after finishing the current label printing and the status of LED will be as follows. -
Page 25: Media Calibration
In this case, run Auto Calibration function so that the printer can recognize the gap. BIXOLON printer provides various media calibration methods in order to accommodate various special paper types. -
Page 26: Smart Media Detection
5-5 Smart Media Detection Printer executes this function when necessary without user input and media configuration can be completed with Smart Media Detection function for most print papers. Papers with gap and black mark can be identified without separate settings. 3 ~ 5 pages of labels will be used depending on the type of paper. -
Page 27: Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode
5-7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function. Printer feeds paper and calibrates Black Mark Sensor automatically. The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper. Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover. -
Page 28: Manual Calibration Mode
Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer. The installation files and manuals are provided on the BIXOLON official website. (http://www.bixolon.com) Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program. -
Page 29: Cover Closing Mode
5-9 Cover Closing Mode 5-9-1 About Cover Closing Mode • The printed area may become out of range of paper if the paper is not in the accurate printing position when the cover is opened and closed. • The printer is put to Cover Closing Mode instead of Print Standby Mode when the cover is closed in order to prevent this problem, and it waits for user input. -
Page 30: Factory Reset
2 Red – 4 times Blink) to reset the printer to factory settings, and Smart Media Detection function will be executed. 5-12 Firmware Download Dip Switch Please refer to Firmware Download manual for details. (http://www.bixolon.com) Make sure if the dip cover is closed prior to operating. Caution V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. -
Page 31: The Peel-Off
5-13 The Peel-Off • As a function that is used to peel-off labels, it is used only with label paper. (After adjusting the peeler switch, power must be turned off and on in order for the operation to be acknowledged.) 1) Open the paper cover. - Page 32 5) Adjust the paper guides and close the label peel-off cover. ( O ) ( X ) 6) Close the Ribbon Assembly until a click sound is heard, close the Paper Cover. 7) Turn the printer off and on. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
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Page 33: Using Fan-Fold Paper
5-14 Using Fan-Fold Paper • Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows. 5-14-1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other cutting instrument. Remove Take care not to injure the hands and/or any other part of the body Caution when performing this step. -
Page 34: When Using Large-Capacity Paper Roll (Option)
5-14-3 When using large-capacity paper roll (option) ※ install the paper in the same way as pan-fold paper. External Paper Supplier (LES-400G) V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309... -
Page 35: Auto Cutter (Slp-Tx40Xc)
5-15 Auto Cutter (SLP-TX40xC) • For auto paper cutting, products equipped with auto cutter are available. In factory setting, the auto cutter is attached. Auto-Cutter can be controlled by command. And default setting can be changed by Unified Label Utility. ※... -
Page 36: Cleaning Head
6. Cleaning Head Printing quality might be degraded by dust, foreign substance, adhesive substance, or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer. When dirty, clean the print head as follows: - Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning. - As the print head gets very hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2~3 minute before commencement. -
Page 37: Cleaning Head
6-1 Cleaning Head 1) Open the paper cover and clean the printhead using the cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol for medical. 2) After cleaning the head, do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates completely (1~2 min) and the printer has completely dried. ※... -
Page 38: Cleaning Sensors, Roller Or/And Paper Path
6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Paper Path 1) Open the paper cover and ribbon assembly, and remove the paper and ribbon. 2) Remove any dust or foreign substance using dry cloth or cotton swab. 3) Soak the cloth or cotton swab in alcohol for medical use and use it to remove adhesive foreign substances or other pollution materials. -
Page 39: Appendix
Description Printing Method Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing SLP-TX400 : 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) Dot Density SLP-TX403 : 300 dpi (11.8 dot/mm) Printer SLP-TX400 : Max. 108 mm Printing Width SLP-TX403 : Max. 105.7 mm SLP-TX400: Max. 178 mm/sec (Max. 7ips) Printing Speed SLP-TX403: Max. - Page 40 BIXOLON Co., Ltd. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this BIXOLON product. BIXOLON is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this information.
- Page 41 Compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.