This function is also used to read data response from printer. 8) SLCS Test Tool This function is used to test printing-related commands of the SLCS (Bixolon Label Command Set) and create a brief label sample for test printing.
2) Unified Label Utility-II Program Execution. The program can be installed from the accompanying CD, and Latest file versions can be downloaded from the BIXOLON website. (http://www.bixolon.com) The file name is as follows: “Unified Label Utility-II.exe”. 3) Select the interface type and communication conditions.
Label Printer 3. Unified Label Utility-II Usage 3-1 User Setting Manager This function is used to change default settings of the printer, including code pages, serial settings, paper size, and print density, to values suited to the user environment. Click the “Configure Printer Setting”. 3-1-1 Serial Communication Setting 1) Click the “Serial”.
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Label Printer 3-1-2 Basic Setting 1) Click the “Basic” Tab to configure speed, darkness and Media options. 2) Click the “Get” button to read the printer setting value. 3) Modify each value. 4) If you want to lock the setting value check the lock checkbox. 5) Click the “Set to Printer”...
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Label Printer 3-1-3 Advanced Settings 1) Click the “Advanced” tab to configure Meida handling process options. 2) Click the “Get” button to read the printer setting value. 3) Modify each value. 4) Click the “Set to Printer” to apply changed values to printer. Rev.
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Label Printer 3-1-4 Real-time Clock 1) Click the “Real-time Clock” tab to set Real-Time Clock. 2) Configure the clocks and click the “Set to Printer” to apply to printer. Rev. 1.00 - 8 -...
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Label Printer 3-1-5 Language 1) Click the “Language” tab to set Default Codepage, Default International Character set. 2) Click the “Get” button to read the printer setting value. 3) Modify each value. 4) Click the “Set”button to apply changed values to printer. Rev.
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Label Printer 3-1-6 Others 1) Click the “Others” tab to set printer information, initialize Motor, TPH, Cutter statistic and set USB serial number. 2) Click the “Get” button to read the printer information value. 3) Click the “Init Motor Stat”, “Init TPH Stat”, “Init Cutter Stat” to initialize each value. 4) Input 13 decimal number and click the “Set”...
Label Printer 3-2 Configure Print Quality This function is to configure optimal printing quality. Print reference labels with various settings to find the optimal setting. - Print Sample labels and choose print Speed and Darkness 1) “Select number of labels” means the number of refenece labels with different settings. 2) Click the “Print Sample label(s)”...
Label Printer 3-3 Manual Calibration Manual-calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap (or black mark) even after auto-calibration has been executed. Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail. Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program. Press the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type.
Label Printer 3-4 PCX File Downloader This function is used when saving a black-and-white PCX-format image to flash memory. Saved images can be recalled at any time for printing. PCX File Downloader usage is described as follows. The image file must be prepared prior to using this function. Click the “PCX File Downloader”...
Label Printer 3-5 File Transfer This function is used when sending test files, such as command scripts, to the printer. 1) Click “Send File” button on the main window. 2) Select the file to be sent and click the “Download” button to send the file to the printer. Rev.
Label Printer 3-6 Printer Tools - Print configuration label: To print out printer’s configuration infomation. - Feed one label: To feed one blank label. - Print object list: To printout the fonts list and memory informations. - Calibration media: To execute auto-calibration to calibrate media sensor. - Load factory defaults: To set printer’s default configuration as factory’s initial setting.
Label Printer 3-7 Communication Window This function is used to test commands or create sample labels. Type the command script in the edit window or open the saved command script. Responsed data from printer can be read with this program. 1) Click the “Communication Tool”...
Label Printer 3-8 SLCS Test Tool This function is used to test printing-related commands of the SLCS (Bixolon Label Command Set) and create a brief label sample for test printing. 1) Click the “SLCS Tester” button. 2) Click the “Multi Send” button to send data to printer.
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Label Printer 5) The function of each button is described as follows a) Line & Box: creates a command for line and box drawing b) 1D Barcode: creates a command for a 1-dimensional barcode c) 2D Barcode: creates a command for a 2-dimensional barcode d) Copies: printing counts e) Bitmap Text: creates a command for bitmap image string recognition f) Vector Text: creates a command for vector image string recognition...
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