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User’s Manual XD3-40t Series THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL PRINTER Ver. 1.00 http://www.bixolon.com...
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XD3-40t Series Introduction XD3-40t series printers have been designed to be connected to various types of electronic devices such as computer peripheral devices. ※ The main features of the printer are as follows 1. Maximum 127mm/s printing speed. 2. 4inch THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL PRINTER 3.
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XD3-40t Series Safety Information Warning: Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious physical harm. Caution: Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment damage, or data loss. Symbol Information DC (Direct current) Warning, Caution...
XD3-40t Series Table of Contents 1. Content Confirmation ......................8 2. Product Part Names ......................9 3. Installation & Usage ......................11 3-1 Printer Installation Placings ..................... 11 3-2 Power Connection ......................12 3-3 Interface .......................... 14 3-3-1 Standard Interface(USB only)................15 3-3-2 Option Interface(USB &...
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XD3-40t Series Manual Information This user’s guide 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.
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XD3-40t Series Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious physical harm. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
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XD3-40t Series CAUTION Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment damage, or data loss. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. the printer, unplug it before taking following •...
XD3-40t Series 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. XD3-40t Power Cord AC/DC Adapter Core(0.5 inch, 1 inch)
XD3-40t Series 2. Product Part Names Feed/Pause Button Cover Button Ribbon Assembly Printer Head Media Cover Sensor Media Guide Ribbon Assembly Lever Media Holder Cover STD - 9 - Ver. 1.00...
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XD3-40t Series Power Switch Fan-Fold or External Media Cover Power Port USB B-Type Port - 10 - Ver. 1.00...
XD3-40t Series 3. Installation & Usage 3-1 Printer Installation Placings • Install the printer in a location that meets the following conditions. - Allow sufficient space around the printer for proper ventilation. - Install the printer on a flat and level surface.
XD3-40t Series 3-2 Power Connection • Connect power to the printer as shown below. Power Switch AC/DC Adapter Power Cord 1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Check to see that the AC/DC adapter voltage matches that of the power source.
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XD3-40t Series - Only use a power supply provided by BIXOLON. BIXOLON shall bear no responsibility for damage caused by using a third-party power supply. - Check the power supply’s label to check its electronic specs. - For the safety of people and equipment, please use the appropriate power cord for your country or region.
XD3-40t Series 3-3 Interface Shielded cables must be used to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise. Use the shortest possible communication cable to minimize the detection of electrical noise in the cable. Note - Serial(RS-232C) Cable (1.8m or less recommended) - USB B-Type Cable (1.8m or less recommended)
XD3-40t Series 3-3-1 Standard Interface(USB only) Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - USB B-Type Cable USB B-Type Cable 1) Turn off the power switch. 2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.
XD3-40t Series 3-3-2 Option Interface(USB & Serial & Ethernet) Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - Serial(RS-232C) Cable - LAN(Ethernet) Cable - USB B-Type Cable Serial(RS-232C) Cable LAN(Ethernet) Cable USB B-Type Cable 1) Turn off the power switch.
XD3-40t Series 3-4 Media Installation 1) Open the media cover as push 2) Spread the media holder and insert the cover button on both sides of media as shown. the media cover. Media Cover Cover Button Media Holder 3) Pull the ribbon assembly lever on both sides of the ribbon assembly and open the ribbon assembly.
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XD3-40t Series 4) Feed the media between the media guide on both side. * Whether the media is rolled outside or inside, the printing side must faced up. Media Guide 5) If you use black mark or notch media roll, please lift up the media and match the sensor position adjust the black mark or notch hole.
XD3-40t Series 3-5 Ribbon Installation 3-5-1 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)
XD3-40t Series 3-5-2 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 core of the ribbon.