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BIXOLON SLP-TX223B User Manual

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SLP-TX220B/TX223B
THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
Ver. 1.03
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 1 User’s Manual SLP-TX220B/TX223B THERMAL LABEL PRINTER Ver. 1.03 http://www.bixolon.com V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • 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 3-3 Paper Installation ...................... 12 3-4 Ribbon Installation ....................13 3-4-1 Type of Ribbon ....................
  • Page 3 5-13-1 Printer Preparation ................... 30 5-13-2 When using Fan-Fold paper ................30 5-13-3 When using Large-Capacity paper roll (Option) ..........31 5-14 Auto Cutter (Option) ....................32 5-15 Real-Time Clock (Option) ..................33 6. Bluetooth Connection (iOS,Android) ................. 34 6-1 Precautions ....................... 34 6-2 Bluetooth Connection Instructions ................
  • 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.

  • 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-TX220B/TX223B Power Cord AC Adapter Core Quick Manual ※ Optional items USB Cable V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.

  • Page 8: Product Part Names

    2. Product Part Names Pause Button Ribbon Cover Feed Button Cover Lever Printer Head Paper Cover Black-Mark & Notch Sensor Paper Holder Paper Fix Tool Paper Guide & Gap Sensor Cover STD Roller V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 9 Fan-Fold or External Paper Cover Power Switch USB A-Type Power Jack (WLAN Dongle) USB B-Type Cable Auto Cutter Cover Peel-off (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...

  • 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 Bluetooth Model Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - USB A-Type(WLAN Dongle) - USB B-Type Cable USB A-Type (WLAN Dongle) USB B-Type Cable 1) Turn off the power switch. 2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.

  • Page 12: Paper Installation

    3-3 Paper Installation 1) Open the Paper Cover. 2) Spread the Paper Holder and insert paper roll. Paper Cover Paper Holder 3) Whether the paper label is wound 4) Adjust the paper guide to the width of inwards or outwards, its printing the paper.

  • Page 13: 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. Coated Area ( X ) (Surfaceto be ( O ) printed) Coated Area (Surface to be printed) Outside Ribbon...

  • Page 14: Inserting Ribbon

    3-4-2 Inserting Ribbon 1) Open the Paper Cover and insert the 2) Open the Ribbon Cover and insert the ribbon. core. Ribbon Cover Paper Cover 3) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon. Tape 4) Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard. 5) Close the Ribbon Cover V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.

  • Page 15: Ribbon Removal

    3-4-3 Ribbon Removal 1) When you need to separate the current ribbon, Open the Ribbon Cover and cut it by knife or similar tool. (Take care not to injure hands) Cutting 2) Open the Paper Cover and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right. 3-4-4 Ribbon Sensor Activation Ribbon detection sensor is disabled by default factory settings.

  • Page 16: Button And Led

    3-5 Button and LED 3-5-1 Button Operations Printer state Button before Operation procedure Printer operation mode Feed/ Pause operation Cancel • Apply power while pressing the button. Power OFF Press (Hold the button until the Self-test Printing Mode. printer starts self-test printing) •...

  • Page 17: 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 Orange Error mode not recognized) Green Blink Error mode...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Self-Test

    4. Self-Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. (Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option) - Firmware version, printer configuration information, printing quality checking pattern, and peripheral configuration information, etc. If there is no problem according to self-test result, please check other device(s) or software(s).

  • Page 20: Detailed Features

    4) 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 2 meter of paper. Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Factory Reset

    5-11 Factory Reset • This function is used to reset the printer settings to factory default settings. 5-11-1 How to reset the printer 1) Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode. 2) Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand-alone Configuration Mode.
  • Page 29 3) Remove one sheet of the label paper, and insert the paper as shown in the image below. Remove 4) Close the label peel-off cover. ( O ) ( X ) 5) Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.

  • Page 30: Using Fan-Fold Paper

    5-13 Using Fan-Fold Paper • Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows. 5-13-1 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 31: When Using Large-Capacity Paper Roll (Option)

    5-13-3 When using Large-Capacity paper roll (Option) 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 32: Auto Cutter (Option)

    5-14 Auto Cutter (Option) • For auto paper cutting, products equipped with auto cutter are available. Auto-Cutter can be controlled by command. And default setting can be changed by Unified Label Utility-II. ※ The paper installation method is the same as paper with no auto cutter. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.

  • Page 33: Real-Time Clock (Option)

    5-15 Real-Time Clock (Option) • The function of the Real-Time Clock option is to print the time and date onto the label. The date and time can be set in the printer by using the Unified Label Utility-II. You can discern a low or depleted battery if printer provides a consistently incorrect time and date.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Connection (Ios,Android)

    6. Bluetooth Connection (iOS,Android) This Bluetooth connection contents provide information on the connection of Bluetooth- enabled devices with the printer. 6-1 Precautions - To connect the printer with another device via Bluetooth, the devices must be within 100m of one another. The connection is broken if the distance between devices exceeds 100m.
  • Page 35 3) Select the printer to connect. 4) Enter PIN. (default: 0000). SLP-TX220B 5) Select “Pair” or “OK”. 6) Bluetooth communication is available. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 36: Ssp Mode Setting

    6-3 SSP Mode Setting • Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), a feature of the Bluetooth® Core Version 2.1 specification, was created to address two major concerns among the Bluetooth user community: security and simplicity of the pairing process SSP(Secure Simple Pairing) Mode can be enabled by Stand-alone Configuration Mode. 1) Turn on the printer power.

  • Page 37: Cleaning Head

    7. 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 38: Cleaning Head

    7-1 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 39: Cleaning Sensors, Roller, Paper Path

    7-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller, 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 40: Appendix

    SLP-TX223B : 300 dpi (11.8 dot/mm) Printer SLP-TX220B : Max 54 mm (Max. 2.13”) Printing Width SLP-TX223B : Max 56.9 mm (Max. 2.24”) SLP-TX220B : Max. 152.4 mm/sec (Max. 6ips) Printing Speed SLP-TX223B : Max. 101.6 mm/sec (Max. 4ips) Width 15 ~ 60 mm (0.59 ~ 2.36”)
  • Page 41 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 42 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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