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XT3-40 Series Warning Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away Pull the print head lever can be stop all moving parts. IEC 60417-6057 (2011-05) for other moving parts. Mise en garde Les appareils électroniques, tels que les imprimantes, risquent d'être endommagés par l'électricité...
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XT3-40 Series 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.
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XT3-40 Series Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment (WEEE) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that is should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life, To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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XT3-40 Series Manual Introduction This manual provides basic information on printers and provides ways to install, use, and check them. In order to protect the safety of users and prevent property damage, be fully familiar with this manual before using the product. Please use it.
XT3-40 Series Printer Introduction XT3-40 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. Industrial Label Printer 2. Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing 3.
XT3-40 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. Product Basic Components Power Cord Quick Manual Option Components...
XT3-40 Series 2. Product Part Names 2-1 Printer Part Names Front Control Panel Media Cover Ver. 1.00 - 13 -...
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XT3-40 Series Back Ethernet Port Rear Access Slot(Media) USB Port Power Connector USB Host Port Power Switch Serial(RS-232C) Port Ver. 1.00 - 14 -...
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XT3-40 Series Internal Printer Head Pressure Ribbon Take-up Spindle Adjustment Cover STD Ribbon Supply Spindle Printer Head Lever Media Holder Rear Media Guide Media Fixing Guide Ribbon Sensor Front Media Guide Platen Roller Black Mark Sensor (Green LED) Printer Head Gap &...
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XT3-40 Series Printer Option Auto Cutter Peeler Peeler + Rewinder Ver. 1.00 - 16 -...
XT3-40 Series 2-2 Major Control Part Names 2-2-1 Control Panel Description Printer status LED Interface status icon Date, Time Model name Firmware version Printer status Main icon Ethernet IP, WLAN IP Function button Direction button, Selection button Printer operation button Ver.
XT3-40 Series 2-2-2 Detailed Descriptions 2-2-2-1 Printer Status LED List Status Explanation Printer power on Printer power off Waiting for data reception BLINK Receiving data BLINK Print error In normal operation 2-2-2-2 Interface Status Icon List Status Explanation Ethernet is connected...
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XT3-40 Series 2-2-2-4 Model Name List Explanation XT3-40 Model name 2-2-2-5 Firmware Version List Explanation V01.00 Firmware version 2-2-2-6 Printer Status List Explanation READY Ready for print Standing by for user input button: Switch to Print Standby Mode without feeding any...
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XT3-40 Series 2-2-2-7 Main Icons List Explanation Printer settings Interface settings Sensor settings File settings Additional and other functions settings Providing printer information 2-2-2-8 Ethernet IP, WLAN IP List Explanation LAN: 192.168.100.123 Ethernet IP WLAN IP WLAN: 192.168.100.123 (displayed only when WLAN is supported)
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XT3-40 Series 2-2-2-11 Printer Operation Button List Explanation Softly press and release the button to feed one label Press the button for 2 seconds during printing to pause printing Press the button for 2 seconds during printing to cancel printing Ver.
XT3-40 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. - Do not place objects close to the back or bottom of the printer, which may hinder the air circulation.
XT3-40 Series 3-2 Power Connection • Connect power to the printer as shown below. Power Switch Power Cord 1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Connect the power cord to the printer. 3) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet.
XT3-40 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. - Serial(RS-232C) Cable (1.8m or less recommended) - Parallel(IEEE1284) Cable (1.8m or less with ferrite core recommended)
XT3-40 Series 3-3-1 Standard Interface This printer can use the following types of communication. - LAN (Ethernet) Cable / USB B-Type & USB A-Type Cable / Serial (RS-232C) Cable LAN(Ethernet) Cable USB B-Type Cable USB A-Type Cable Serial (RS-232C) Cable 1) Turn off the power switch.
XT3-40 Series 3-3-2 Option Interface This printer can use the following types of communication. - LAN (Ethernet) Cable / USB B-Type & USB A-Type Cable / Serial (RS-232C) Cable - WLAN / Bluetooth / Parallel(IEEE1284) Cable WLAN or Bluetooth LAN(Ethernet) Cable...
XT3-40 Series 3-4 Media Installation 3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model For standard models, install media in the following ways: 1) Open the media cover. 2) Open the printer head lever. Flip down the media fixing guide and place the media in the media holder with print side up.
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XT3-40 Series 3) After flip up the media fixing guide, push the holder so that it is close to the media. Push the front and rear media guides to the right. - Push rear media guide by hand to move it...
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XT3-40 Series 5) Please make sure the sensor position where media gap/black mark will pass through for sensing. Sensor (gap & notch sensor, black mark sensor) can be moved by the sensor lever. Check the sensor position with LED color.
XT3-40 Series 3-4-2 Media Installation Method of Auto Cutter (optional) Model Use the autocutter to cut the printed media. For Auto Cutter Model, install media in the following ways: 1) Refer to '3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model' to install media, adjust media guide and sensor position.
XT3-40 Series 3-4-3 Media Installation Method of Peeler (Optional) Model Use a peeler to automatically separate the printed media from the liner. For Peeler (Optional) Model, install media in the following ways: 1) Refer to '3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model' to install media, adjust media guide and sensor position.
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XT3-40 Series 4) Remove several sheets of label media and insert liner as in the picture. 5) Close the peeler cover until it clicks. Peeler Sensor Be careful that the media does not cover the peeler sensor Ver. 1.00 - 32 -...
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XT3-40 Series 6) Close the print head lever, the rewinder cover, and the media cover. - When opening or closing the cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers. - Do not open the print head levers while the printer is printing.
XT3-40 Series 3-4-4 Media Installation(Remove) Method of Rewinder(optional-Liner Take-up only) Model Use the rewinder to automatically separate the printed media from the liner and rewind the printed media. For rewinder model, install media in the following ways: 〮 Media Installation Method 1) Refer to '3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model' to install media, adjust media guide and sensor position.
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XT3-40 Series 3) Press the left and right peeler levers to open the peeler cover. Peeler Cover Peeler Lever 4) Move the peeler switch to ON. Please make sure that the LED has turned on. Peeler Switch 5) Remove several sheets of label media and insert liner as in the picture.
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XT3-40 Series 6) After installing the media in the same way as the picture, fix the media on rewinder media guide. Insert Media Rewinder Media Guide 7) Close the peeler cover until it clicks. Be careful that the media does not cover the...
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XT3-40 Series 〮 Media Liner Removal Method 1) Open the peeler cover, the media cover, the rewinder cover and the print head lever. 2) Rotate the rewinder holder counter-clockwise to wind the media liner. Rewinder Holder Ver. 1.00 - 37 -...
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XT3-40 Series 3) Pull the Rewinder Holder Handle and remove installed media liner. Rewinder Holder Handle When removing the media, please work to avoid damaging the surrounding parts. - When opening or closing the cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers.
XT3-40 Series 3-4-5 How To Install Media Externally Install media from outside the printer as follows. 1) Insert the media through the rear access slot of the printer. Insert media 2) Adjust the media fixing guide to the media width.
XT3-40 Series 3-5 Ribbon Installation 3-5-1 Ribbon Type 1) Type by film coating position - This printer can be used with both Outside and Inside Ribbon. Coated side (print side) Coated side (print side) Outside Ribbon Inside Ribbon Perform an adhesion test to determine which side of the ribbon is coated.
XT3-40 Series 3-5-2 Ribbon Installation Method Install ribbon as follows. 1) Insert the ribbon core into the ribbon 2) Open the print head lever and install the take-up spindle and insert the ribbon into ribbon as shown below. the ribbon supply spindle.
XT3-40 Series 3-5-3 Load Adjustment by Ribbon Length The printer can use all 1 to 4 inch wide ribbons. Adjust the ribbon supply spindle load according to the ribbon width. 1) When using ribbon of 3 inch or 4 inch width, pull in the direction of UP marked on the...
XT3-40 Series 3-5-4 Ribbon Remove Method Remove the ribbons as follows. 1) Open the print head lever. 2) Cut the Ribbon and pull the Ribbon Take-up spindle. Ribbon Take-up Spindle Remove the ribbon and ribbon core to outside. Ribbon Core Clip - Don’t remove the ribbon and ribbon core while the printer is...
XT3-40 Series 3-6 Printer Head Load Control Method • Adjust the print head load by turning the left and right knobs depending on the media width and thickness. The left and right knobs are set to level 3 when shipped from the factory.
XT3-40 Series 3-7 Ribbon Guide Control Method • Wrinkles can be improved by adjusting A and B on the ribbon guides. 1) How to adjust ribbon guide A - Slightly loosen or fasten the screw attached to the ribbon guide B using a cross-tip screwdriver to adjust it forward and backward.
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XT3-40 Series 2) How to adjust ribbon guide B - Slightly loosen the screws fastened to the ribbon guide A using a cross-tip screwdriver to adjust it up and down. Media Printing Status Adjustment Method Screw Wrinkles on the Right 1) Lower the right side of the ribbon guide B.
XT3-40 Series 4. Setting 4-1 Menu Composition Explanation Print Width Print Length Print Direction Print Speed Print Density Print Method Media Type Tear Off Print Offset Left Position Print Mode Power Up Action Print Head Close Explanation Baud Rate Data Bits...
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XT3-40 Series Device Name Pincode Pairing SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) MAC Address Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy Connect Mode Mode Auth&Enc Standard Mode (Authentication & Encryption) Interface Info Explanation Gap Calibration Black Mark Calibration Sensor Sensitivity Explanation Template Image Saved File...
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XT3-40 Series Password Enable Security Password Setting Demo Print Explanation Printer Info Media Installation Media Installation (Peel Off) Media Installation (Rewinder) Ribbon Installation Installation & Peel off Installation Usage Auto Cutter Installation Replace Media Replace Ribbon Replace Print Head Troubleshooting Contact US Ver.
XT3-40 Series 4-2 Menu Select Method This is print ready status LCD output screen. Press function button, direction button or OK button. The setting menu is selected. Use direction buttons to move to the desired menu. Ver. 1.00 - 50 -...
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XT3-40 Series Press OK or the right function button to enter the sub menu. If there are no input for 5 seconds, it returns to main screen Ver. 1.00 - 51 -...
XT3-40 Series 4-3 Setting Confirm Method 1) How to use the up and down buttons (1) Select the desired setting value using button (2) After selecting the setting value, save it with button (3) If you want to exit the menu without setting,...
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XT3-40 Series 3) How to input characters (1) Select the desired input value using button (2) Enter the desired value using button (3) With , you can delete the input value (4) With , you can move the cursor (5) With...
XT3-40 Series 4-4 Setting Menu Explanation List Explanation Explanation Setting media width[dots] Function to adjust image buffer size according to print width Default Value Print Width 203dpi: 864dots 300dpi: 1248dots Maximum Value 203dpi: 864dots 300dpi: 1248dots Explanation Setting media length[dots]...
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XT3-40 Series Explanation Setting printing direction Top to bottom: Printing from top to bottom Bottom to Top: Printing from bottom to top Default Value Bottom to Top Variable Value Bottom to Top, Top to Bottom Print Direction Printing Direction Top to bottom...
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XT3-40 Series Explanation Setting print method Default Value Print Method Transfer Variable Value Transfer, Direct Explanation Setting media type Default Value Media Type Variable Value Gap, Black Mark, Continuous Explanation Setting media position[dots] for tear off after printing or feed...
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XT3-40 Series Tear Off Variable Value Tear Off, Auto Cutter, Rewinder Explanation Setting the action for the printer after the power-up sequence. Default Value Power Up Action No Feed Variable Value No Feed, Set Label Length, Media Calibration, Feed Explanation...
XT3-40 Series 4-5 Interface Menu Explanation 4-5-1 Serial List Explanation Explanation Setting the baud rate Default Value Baud Rate 115200 Variable Value 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 Explanation Setting the data bit Default Value Data Bits Variable Value 7, 8 Explanation Setting the parity...
XT3-40 Series 4-5-2 Ethernet List Explanation Explanation Setting IP assignment method Default Value IP Protocol DHCP Variable Value DHCP, Static IP Explanation Setting IP Address method Default Value IP Address Static IP: 192.168.192.123 DHCP: 0.0.0.0 Variable Value 0 ~ 255...
XT3-40 Series 4-5-3 WLAN List Explanation Explanation Setting channel when creating Adhoc network Default Value Channel Variable Value 1 ~ 14 Explanation Setting WLAN operation mode Default Value Network Soft AP Variable Value Soft AP, Infrastructure, Adhoc, P2P Explanation Setting the ID of AP to be accessed...
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XT3-40 Series Explanation PSK Password Setting PSK password Explanation Setting IP assignment method Default Value IP Protocol DHCP Variable Value Static IP, DHCP Explanation Setting IP address Default Value IP Address Static IP: 192.168.1.1 DHCP: 0.0.0.0 Variable Value 0 ~ 255...
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XT3-40 Series Explanation After searching a Smart Connection Act Enabled printer with the smart phone app, enable or disable the function synchronizing Wi-Fi login information connected to the smart phone. Smart Connection active Default Value Disable Variable Value Disable, Enable Ver.
XT3-40 Series 4-5-4 Bluetooth List Explanation Explanation Device Name Name of Device Explanation Pincode Changes required pin code to connect Explanation Secures simple pairing Pairing Default Value Disable Variable Value Disable, Just Works, Numeric Comparison, Passkey Entry Explanation MAC Address...
XT3-40 Series 4-6 Sensor Menu Explanation List Explanation Explanation Gap Calibration Detect media gap and calibrate automatically Black Mark Explanation Calibration Detect media black mark and calibrate automatically Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the gap sensor Default Value Sensor Sensitivity...
XT3-40 Series 4-7-2 Twin Function Saves the current printer settings, save files (templates, images, download fonts) to another printer using USB, or loads the settings of another printer and saves files to the current printer. List Explanation Explanation Saves printer settings to a USB storage device, or loads the print settings from USB storage.
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XT3-40 Series List Explanation Explanation Saves printer settings to a USB storage device, or loads the print settings from USB storage. File path F:\configuration • Save Function Explanation - Connect a USB storage to the printer. - Select Save on the menu using the up and down buttons.
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XT3-40 Series List Explanation Explanation Saves template file to a USB storage device, or load the template from USB storage. File path F:\ USER_AREA_TEMPLATES • Save Function Explanation - Connect a USB storage to the printer. - Select Save on the menu using the up and down buttons.
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XT3-40 Series List Explanation Explanation Saves image file to a USB storage device, or load the image from USB storage (*.pcx) File path F:\ USER_AREA_Images • Save Function Explanation - Connect a USB storage to the printer. - Select Save on the menu using the up and down buttons.
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XT3-40 Series List Explanation Explanation Saves download font file to a USB storage device, or load the download font from USB storage. File path F:\ USER_AREA_FONTS • Save Function Explanation - Connect a USB storage to the printer. - Select Save on the menu using the up and down buttons.
XT3-40 Series 4-7-3 Firmware Update Firmware can be updated through USB storage. Explanation Printer firmware update available using the USB storage directly without any communication. File path F:\ FW_DOWNLOAD File name “XT3-4x_Vxx.xx_STD_mmddyy.fls” in F:\ FW_ DOWNLOAD folder. FirmWare • Download process explanation - Check firmware file(*.fls) is in FW_ DOWNLOAD folder...
XT3-40 Series 4-8 Tools Menu Explanation List Explanation Explanation Self Test Prints for self-test Explanation Factory Reset Initializes the printer settings to factory default Explanation Diagnoses communication status when printing is not normal Dump Mode Default Value Disable Variable Value...
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XT3-40 Series Explanation Setting language to be displayed on the LCD Default Value Language Setting English Variable Value English, Korean, German, French, Spanish Explanation Setting printer emulation Default Value Emulation AUTO Variable Value AUTO(SLCS, BPL-Z, BPL-E), BPL-D USB Serial Explanation...
XT3-40 Series 4-9 Info Menu Explanation List Explanation Explanation Printer Info Checking the printer usage information Explanation Installation & Usage Site linking(QR code) for installation and usage instructions Explanation Troubleshooting Site linking(QR code) for troubleshooting Explanation Contact US Site linking(QR code) for technical support Ver.
XT3-40 Series 5. Detailed Features 5-1 Pause/Cancel • During multiple-page print jobs, the Pause and Cancel button can be used to pause printing and cancel the print job altogether, respectively. Pause button Cancel button 5-1-1 Pause/Resume Function When printing, press...
XT3-40 Series 5-1-2 Print Cancellation The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode. - All label printing cancelled - All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted. - All received data deleted. 1) During printing and/or pause mode, press...
XT3-40 Series 5-2 Smart Media Detection • Media with gap and black mark can be identified without additional settings. • 3~5 pages of media will be used depending on the types of media. • Smart Media Detection function is executed in the followings cases...
XT3-40 Series 5-3 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode • Gap sensor auto calibration mode is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the media correctly. Generally a printer is set to detect most types of gap but sometimes it fails to detect and keep feeding the media without a stop when special media used.
XT3-40 Series 5-4 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode • Black mark sensor auto calibration mode is used when the printer does not detect a black mark on the media correctly. Generally a printer is set to detect most types of black mark but sometimes it fails to detect and keep feeding the media without a stop when special media used.
Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the Unified Label Utility-II program provided by the manufacturer. The Unified Label Utility-II can be downloaded from the Internet via the BIXOLON website. (www.bixolon.com) Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the Unified Label Utility-II program.
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XT3-40 Series 1) Select the sensing type and input the label length by millimeter and click “Check Sensing Value” button. Then printer starts calibration. 2) Printer will print the scanned values after calibration and the values will appear on the Screen.
XT3-40 Series 5-6 Sensor Sensitivity • Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly. You can adjust the strength of the sensor to fix the paper sensing problem. Turn the printer off and on to recover to the print ready mode.
XT3-40 Series 5-8 Factory Reset • This function is used to factory reset the printer settings. 1) Make sure that media roll has been installed properly. 2) In print ready mode the setting menu and move to Tools → Reset and press button to reset the printer to Factory default.
XT3-40 Series 6. Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning Printer • Due to dust, foreign substances, adhesives, and other contaminants on or inside print head, print quality may be reduced. In this case, clean the printer using the cleaning tools for each area as indicated in the following table.
XT3-40 Series 6-2 Cleaning Printer Head 1) Open the media cover and print head levers and remove the media and ribbon. 2) Clean the print head toward both sides from the center using a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol.
XT3-40 Series 6-3 Cleaning Platen Roller 1) Open the media cover and print head levers and remove the media and ribbon. 2) While rotating the roller, remove dust or foreign substances using a dry cloth or cotton swab. 3) In case that adhesive substances or other contaminants remain, remove it using a cloth or cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol solution while rotating the roller.
XT3-40 Series 6-4 Cleaning Peeler Module (optional) 1) Open the media cover, print head levers, and peeler cover and remove the media and ribbon. 2) While rotating the roller, remove dust or foreign substances using a dry cloth or cotton swab.
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