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BIXOLON XD3-40d Series User Manual

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XD3-40d Series
THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
Ver. 1.02
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual XD3-40d Series THERMAL LABEL PRINTER Ver. 1.02 www.bixolon.com...

  • Page 2: 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 3 XD3-40d 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...
  • Page 4 XD3-40d 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 5 XD3-40d 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.

  • Page 6: Warning & Caution

    Do not connect multiple products to one Use only authentic products from BIXOLON. The company will not provide single power outlet. Do not connect the product to a loose power outlet.
  • Page 7 If there is a problem with the Do not let any foreign substances product, please contact the place of enter the product. Do not place heavy purchase. In addition, Bixolon objects, liquids, or metals on the product. It may start a fire. website (http://www.bixolon.com) It may damage the product.

  • Page 8: Manual Introduction

    XD3-40d Series Manual Introduction 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. Manuals for each discipline are available on the home page.

  • Page 9: Printer Introduction

    XD3-40d Series Printer Introduction Following in the footsteps of the industry recognised SRP-E770 series, the entry-level XD3- 40d is a new Direct Thermal 4-inch (118mm) Desktop workhorse offering day-to-day quality 203 dpi output across your logistics, warehousing and manufacturing installations.
  • Page 10 XD3-40d Series Manual Symbol Introduction Precaution It describes death, physical injuries, serious financial losses, & Warning and damage to data etc. that can be caused to the user. It provides additional information on the function and Note performance of the product.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    XD3-40d Series Table of Contents Copyright ..........................2 WARNING & CAUTION ......................6 Manual Introduction ......................8 Printer Introduction ......................9 1. Content Confirmation ....................13 2. Product Part Names ..................... 14 2-1 Printer Part Names ......................14 2-2 Button & LED ........................16 2-2-1 Button Operations .....................
  • Page 12 XD3-40d Series 6. Cleaning Printer ......................40 6-1 Cleaning Head ......................... 41 6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Media Path ............... 42 6-3 Replacing Roller ......................43 7. Appendix ........................44 7-1 Specifications ........................44 7-2 Media Types ........................44 Ver. 1.02...

  • Page 13: Content Confirmation

    XD3-40d Series 1. Content Confirmation - If there is any part missing, please contact the place of purchase. - The actual part may look different from the image. XD3-40d Power Cord AC/DC Adapter USB Cable Quick Manual ※ Optional Serial(RS-232C) Cable Ver.

  • Page 14: Product Part Names

    XD3-40d Series 2. Product Part Names 2-1 Printer Part Names Feed / Cancel Button Cover Lever Printer Head Media Cover Sensor Media Holder Cover STD Ver. 1.02 - 14 -...
  • Page 15 XD3-40d Series Power Switch Power Port Fan-Fold or External Media Cover USB B-Type Port Ver. 1.02 - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Button & Led

    XD3-40d Series 2-2 Button & LED Feed/Cancel Button 2-2-1 Button Operations Feed/Cancel button can be used for various purposes as follows. 1) Feed Media 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 17: Led Indicator For Various Printer Statuses

    XD3-40d Series 2-2-2 LED Indicator for Various Printer Statuses 1) Green LED on The printer waits for the data from host (PC) in normal mode. 2) Green LED blinking - The printer has stopped by pressing feed button. - It restarts printing when pressed again.

  • Page 18: Installation & Usage

    XD3-40d 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.

  • Page 19: Power Connection

    XD3-40d Series 3-2 Power Connection • Connect power to the printer as shown below. Power Switch OFF 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 20 XD3-40d 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 21: Interface

    XD3-40d 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) - USB B-Type Cable (1.8m or less recommended)

  • Page 22: Standard Interface(Usb Only)

    XD3-40d Series 3-3-1 Standard Interface(USB only) Connect the interface cable as shown below. The product supports the following interfaces. - 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 23: Option Interface(Usb & Serial & Ethernet)

    XD3-40d Series 3-3-2 Option Interface(USB & Serial & Ethernet) Connect the interface cable as shown below. The product supports the following interfaces. - 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 24: Media Installation

    XD3-40d Series 3-4 Media Installation 1) Pull the cover levers on both sides 2) Spread the media holder and insert of the media cover and open media as shown. the media cover. Media Cover Cover Lever Media Holder 3) Whether the media label is wound inwards or outwards, its printing surface must face up.
  • Page 25 XD3-40d Series 4) If you use gap media, please move the lower sensor to the arrow position as shown below. 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 26: Self-Test

    XD3-40d Series 4. Self-test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. (Remove the printed media from peeler before using the self-test if using the printer’s media peeler option.) 1) Make sure that the media roll has been installed properly.

  • Page 27: Detailed Features

    XD3-40d 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 28: Media Length Measurement

    XD3-40d Series 5-2 Media Length Measurement • The printer needs to have the exact length of currently installed media to make a proper print image. 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 29: Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode

    XD3-40d Series 5-4 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode • Gap sensor auto calibration mode is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the label 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.

  • Page 30: Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode

    XD3-40d 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 label 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 31: 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 32: Data Dump Mode

    XD3-40d Series 1) Select the sensing type and input the label length(mm) and click on “Check Sensing Value” button then printer starts to calibrate. 2) After calibration, the scanned values will appear on the screen. 3) Optimal sensing values will appear in black bold letters on the left of the utility screen and select one of the values and click on “Save Calibration”...

  • Page 33: Media Installation Method Of Peeler Model(Option)

    XD3-40d Series 5-8 Media Installation Method of Peeler Model(Option) • For peeler model, install media in the following ways. Use a peeler to automatically separate the printed media from the liner. 1) Open the media cover. 2) Open the peeler cover.
  • Page 34 XD3-40d Series 3) Set the peeler switch to the ‘ON’ position and check to see that the LED has turned on Peeler Switch Ver. 1.02 - 34 -...
  • Page 35 XD3-40d Series 4) Remove the media and insert the media through the slot. Remove 5) Close the media cover until a click sound is heard. ( X ) ( O ) 6) Turn the printer off and back on. Ver. 1.02...
  • Page 36 XD3-40d Series - 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. The printer may be damaged. - Change the media when the printer is not receiving data, or data may be lost.

  • Page 37: Using Fan-Fold Or External Media

    XD3-40d 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 with a knife or other cutting instrument.

  • Page 38: When Using Fan-Fold Media

    XD3-40d Series 5-9-2 When using Fan-Fold media 1) Insert the media at the rear of the printer as shown below and open the media cover. 2) Adjust media holders to the media width by using the fix tool. Media Holder Fix Tool Ver.

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

    XD3-40d 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 media. External Media Supplier (LES-400G) - Do not open the print cover while the printer is operating, otherwise the printer may be damaged.

  • Page 40: Cleaning Printer

    XD3-40d Series 6. Cleaning Printer Printing quality might be degraded by dust, foreign substance, adhesive substance, or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer. Clean the printer periodically to prevent quality degradation. - Be sure to clean after turning the printer off.

  • Page 41: Cleaning Head

    XD3-40d Series 6-1 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.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Sensors, Roller Or/And Media Path

    XD3-40d Series 6-2 Cleaning Sensors, Roller or/and Media Path 1) Open the media cover and remove the media. 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 43: Replacing Roller

    XD3-40d Series 6-3 Replacing Roller 1) Open the media cover and remove the media. 2) Pull the roller holders and separate the roller assembly. Roller Assembly Roller Holder 3) Assemble new roller assembly in reverse order. - Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    XD3-40d Series 7. Appendix 7-1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Direct Thermal Printing Dot Density 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) Printer 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 45 XD3-40d Series Revision History Ver. Date Description 1.00 14-06-2019 1.01 09-12-2019 Modified how to clean the printhead 1.02 01-04-2024 Modify fonts, safety symbols, and more Ver. 1.02 - 45 -...

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