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BIXOLON XD3-40t Series User Manual

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XD3-40t Series
THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL PRINTER
Ver. 1.01
http://www.bixolon.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual XD3-40t Series THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL PRINTER Ver. 1.01 http://www.bixolon.com...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    XD3-40t Series Table of Contents Copyright ..........................6 1. Content Confirmation ....................11 2. Product Part Names ....................12 3. Installation & Usage ....................14 3-1 Printer Installation Placings ................... 14 3-2 Power Connection ......................15 3-3 Interface..........................17 3-3-1 Standard Interface(USB only) .................. 18 3-3-2 Option Interface(USB &...
  • Page 5 XD3-40t Series 6-1 Cleaning Head ........................40 6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Media Path ..............41 6-3 Replacing Roller ....................... 42 7. Appendix ........................43 7-1 Specifications ........................43 7-2 Label Types ........................43 - 5 - Ver. 1.01...

  • Page 6: Copyright

    It is strictly prohibited to copy, store, and transmit the whole or any part of the manual and any property of the product without the prior written approval of BIXOLON Co., Ltd. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this BIXOLON product.
  • Page 7 XD3-40t 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 XD3-40t Series CAUTION Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment damage, or data loss. 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 •...

  • Page 11: Content Confirmation

    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)

  • Page 12: Product Part Names

    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 - 12 - Ver. 1.01...
  • Page 13 XD3-40t Series Power Switch Fan-Fold or External Media Cover Power Port USB B-Type Port - 13 - Ver. 1.01...

  • Page 14: Installation & Usage

    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.

  • Page 15: Power Connection

    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.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Interface

    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)

  • Page 18: Standard Interface(Usb Only)

    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.

  • Page 19: Option Interface(Usb & Serial & Ethernet)

    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.

  • Page 20: Media Installation

    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 ribbon assembly.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Ribbon Installation

    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)

  • Page 23: Inserting A One-Inch Core Ribbon

    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 3) Apply tape to the core of the ribbon.

  • Page 24: Inserting A Half-Inch Core Ribbon

    XD3-40t Series 3-5-3 Inserting a Half-Inch Core Ribbon 1) Open the ribbon assembly and insert 2) Apply tape to the core of the ribbon. the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right. (keep attention of ribbon printing direction) Tape Please refer to the figure below for the ribbon installation path.

  • Page 25: Knob Adjust Method According To Ribbon Length

    XD3-40t Series 3-5-4 Knob Adjust Method According to Ribbon Length Use printer after adjusting knob correctly, according to ribbon length and width. PUSH-UP state of knob to which being inward is the factory default specification and you can push or pull the knob.

  • Page 26: Narrow Ribbon Installation

    XD3-40t Series 3-5-5 Narrow Ribbon Installation When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or lower, install in a centered position on the holder ribbon. 3-5-6 Ribbon Removal 1) Cut the ribbon. 2) Open the ribbon assembly and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right.

  • Page 27: Control Panel

    XD3-40t Series 3-6 Control Panel Feed/Pause Button Feed/pause button( : Feed media or pause the print job. LED: The current printer status can be viewed. (Refer to below) The current printer status can be viewed via the printer’s LED display.

  • Page 28: Feed/Pause Button Operations

    XD3-40t Series 3-7 Feed/Pause Button Operations • Feed/pause button( can be used for various purposes as follows. 1) Media Feed In print standby state, pressed for shorter than 3 seconds, the printer feed one media. 2) Stand-alone Configuration Mode In print standby state, pressed for longer than 3 seconds, the printer enters into stand-alone configuration mode.

  • Page 29: Self-Test

    XD3-40t Series 4. Self-test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. (Remove the printed label from peeler before using the self-test if using the printer’s label peeler option.) The self-test checks the following; 1) Make sure that the media roll has been installed properly.

  • Page 30: Detailed Features

    XD3-40t Series 5. Detailed features 5-1 Stand-alone Configuration Mode • Various modes can be executed by using button and LED status. 5-1-1 Start Stand-alone Configuration Mode and execute each function 1) Make sure that a printer is in print standby state.

  • Page 31: Media Length Measurement

    XD3-40t Series 5-2 Media Length Measurement • The printer needs to have the exact length of currently installed media to make a proper print. For this, the printer automatically starts media length measurement mode in the following conditions. 1) When the printer has no measure length, for example first feeding after installation.

  • Page 32: Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode

    XD3-40t Series 5-5 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.

  • Page 33: Media Sensor Manual Calibration

    Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer. The utility can be obtained from the Internet via the BIXOLON website www.bixolon.com. Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program.

  • Page 34: Data Dump Mode

    XD3-40t Series 5-7 Data Dump Mode • This function can be used to diagnose the communication issues when the printer does not work correctly. In this mode, the received data will be printed in hex format. Use stand-alone configuration mode, sequence number 5(refer to 5-1) to start data dump mode.

  • Page 35: Media Installation Method Of Peeler(Option) Model

    XD3-40t Series 5-8 Media Installation Method of Peeler(Option) Model • Use a peeler to automatically separate the printed media from the liner. For peeler model, install media in the following ways: 1) Open the media cover and ribbon assembly. 2) Open the peeler cover.
  • Page 36 XD3-40t Series 4) Remove a label of the media and insert the liner through the slot. 5) Close the peeler cover until a click sound is heard. ( X ) ( O ) 6) Close the ribbon assembly and media cover until a click sound is heard.

  • Page 37: Using Fan-Fold Or External Media

    XD3-40t Series 5-9 Using Fan-Fold or External Media • Supplying media to the printer externally is done as follows. 5-9-1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear media supply cover on the back side of the printer. Remove Take care not to injure the hands and/or any other part of the body...

  • Page 38: When Using Fan-Fold Media

    XD3-40t Series 5-9-2 When using Fan-Fold Media Supplying fan-fold media to the printer externally is done as follows. 1) Insert the media at the rear of the printer as shown below. 2) Adjust media holders to the media width by using the fix tool.

  • Page 39: When Using Large-Capacity Media Roll(Option)

    XD3-40t Series 5-9-3 When using Large-Capacity Media Roll(Option) Install the external media supplier(LES-400G) as shown below and adjust media holders to the External media Supplier (LES-400G) media. - Do not open the print cover while the printer is operating, otherwise the printer may be damaged.

  • Page 40: Printer Maintenance

    XD3-40t Series 6. Printer maintenance Printing quality might be degraded by dust, foreign substance, adhesive substance, or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer. In this case, clean the print head as follows. 6-1 Cleaning Head...

  • Page 41: Cleaning Sensors, Roller Or/And Media Path

    XD3-40t Series 6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Media Path 1) Open the media cover and ribbon assembly, then remove the media. 2) Clean 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 42: Replacing Roller

    XD3-40t Series 6-3 Replacing Roller 1) Open the media cover and ribbon assembly, and remove the media. 2) Pull the roller holders and separate the roller assembly. Roller Ass’y Roller Holder 3) Assemble new roller assembly in reverse order. Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to replacing.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    XD3-40t Series 7. Appendix 7-1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing Dot Density 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) Printing Printing Width Max. 104 mm (Max. 4.09”) Printing Speed Max. 127 mm/sec (Max. 5ips) Roll Width 15 ~ 118 mm (0.59 ~ 4.64”)
  • Page 44 XD3-40t Series Revision History Ver. Date Page Description 1.00 20.11.19 1.01 23.01.26 23,24 Ribbon installation path picture added - 44 - Ver. 1.01...

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