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TOSHIBA Thermal Printer
B-SX6T/SX8T SERIES
System Mode Manual
Document No. EO13-33002
Original
Mar., 2006
(Revised
)
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Thermal Printer B-SX6T/SX8T SERIES System Mode Manual Document No. EO13-33002 Original Mar., 2006 (Revised PRINTED IN JAPAN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 Key Operation Flow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 1 Operation Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 2 2. SYSTEM MODE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 1 Self-diagnostic Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2- 3 2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 4 2.1.2 Dispensing Mode Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2- 4 2.1.3...
  • Page 3 EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul 24, 2008) Page Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2-35 2.3.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-37 2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-38 2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-41 2.3.4 X Coordinate Fine Adjustment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-42 2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) ------------------------------ 2-44 2.3.6...
  • Page 4 Help Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-12 Operating Procedure--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5-13 CAUTION! 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. Copyright © 2006...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 1.1 Key Operation Flow 1. INTRODUCTION This document describes key operations using the keys and LCD display on the printer that you can operate on a printer alone. Key operations are performed in the following four printer setting modes: •...

  • Page 6: Operation Panel

    1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 1.2 Operation Panel 1.2 Operation Panel The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions. LCD Message Display POWER LED (Green) ON LINE LED (Green) ERROR LED (Red) [FEED] key [RESTART] key [PAUSE] key The LCD Message Display is a 16-character x 2-line display, which shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status.

  • Page 7: System Mode

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2. SYSTEM MODE 2. SYSTEM MODE System mode consists of ten main menus: Self-diagnostic test, Parameter setting, Printer parameter fine adjustment, Test print, Sensor adjustment, RAM clear, IP address setting, Basic setting, and Factory mode. Each menu is used for the following purposes: To check and print the system status, the Maintenance Counter, and the Print Head Element.
  • Page 8 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2. SYSTEM MODE Continued from the previous page. This is the start of the Basic Setting menu. <8>BASIC [PAUSE] → Section 2.8 [FEED] [RESTART] <9>FOR FACTORY [PAUSE] This is the start of the Factory Mode menu. [FEED] [RESTART] This is the RFID Module Setting menu.

  • Page 9: Self-Diagnostic Test

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test Outline of Self-diagnostic Test In the Self-diagnostic test mode, the printer automatically checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor status or interface, and the maintenance counter. Also it performs a print head broken element check.

  • Page 10: Printing Mode Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.1 Printing Mode Selection While “PRT TYPE TRANSFR” is displayed on the LCD, press the [PAUSE] key. The type of printing mode can be selected: “TRANSFR” (Thermal transfer) or “DIRECT” (Thermal direct). After selecting the printing mode to be used, press the [PAUSE] key. <1>DIAG.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Printing Out

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out When “MAINTENANCE CONT” is displayed, the printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start. <1>DIAG. Vx.x <1>DIAG. Vx.x <1>DIAG. Vx.x [PAUSE] MAINTENANCE CONT CHECKING &...
  • Page 12 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (49) STABILIZER [ON] (50) AUTO CALIB. [OFF] (51) [ON SNMP ON] (52) PRTR IP ADDRESS [192.168.010.020] (53) GATE IP ADDRESS [000.000.000.000] (54) SUBNET MASK [255.255.255.000] (55) MAC ADDRESS [00-80-91-34-00-CC] (56) TTF AREA...
  • Page 13 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test • Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter Item Count Condition Range (1) Total media distance Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue media. 0.0 to 3200.0 km covered (Counted also during a reverse feed.) See NOTE 2.
  • Page 14 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test • Descriptions of the Parameters Item Description Specification FEED (11) Print start position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (12) Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm BACK (13) Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
  • Page 15 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test Item Description Specification RIBBON (32) Ribbon type selection TRANS: Transparent ribbon NON TRANS: Non transparent ribbon PEEL OFF STATUS (33) Strip wait status selection ON: Available OFF: Unavailable FEED KEY (34) Feed key function FEED: Feeds one label...
  • Page 16 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test Item Description Specification BASIC (61) BASIC interpreter setting ON: Available OFF: Unavailable BASIC TRACE (62) BASIC interpreter trace setting ON: Available OFF: Unavailable DHCP (63) DHCP function setting ON: Available OFF: Unavailable DHCP ID...

  • Page 17: Self-Diagnostic Test And Result Print Out

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Test and Result Print Out When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the message returns to “<1>DIAG. Vx.x”. Press the [PAUSE] key twice. The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the [PAUSE] key to start. <1>DIAG.
  • Page 18 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test • Descriptions (1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Date, Version, Part number, Checksum) PROGRAM B-SX8T Program area Model name MAIN 15OCT2002 V1.0 A : 1A00 Main area Checksum Creation date Revision No.: Space or A to Z Software version No.
  • Page 19 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (5) SDRAM Capacity SDRAM 16MB Capacity of DRAM System/drawing memory (6) Sensor 1 Check The status of the Strip Sensor, Ribbon Feed Motor Sensor, Ribbon Take-up Motor Sensor, Cutter Home Position Switch, Head Up Sensor, and Pinch Roller Sensor are printed. SENSOR1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 Pinch roller sensor status...
  • Page 20 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (7) Sensor 2 Check The status of the Print Head Thermistor, Ambient Temperature Thermistor, Black Mark Sensor, and Feed Gap Sensor, Print Head resistance rank, and print head resolution are printed. SENSOR2 [H]23°C [A]22°C [R]4.2V [T]2.5V Feed gap sensor status: 0.0 to 5.0V Black mark sensor status:...
  • Page 21 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (9) Manual Threshold Check M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V [RANK]1 305DPI Resolution of head installed Thermal head resistance rank: (See the table below.) Transmissive sensor manual threshold level: 0.0 to 5.0 V Reflective sensor manual threshold level: 0.0 to 5.0 V Manual Threshold Check Resistance...
  • Page 22 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test (11) Internal Serial Interface Check EX.232C OK: The circuit has no problem. NG (Not good): The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached. Internal Serial Interface Connect the jig like below to the serial interface connector and perform a loop back check.

  • Page 23: Print Head Element Check

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2.1.5 Print Head Element Check This function is used to check for any broken thermal elements of the print head. If blurred print or missing dots occurs, this check helps you find whether the thermal elements are actually broken or the print head is just stained.

  • Page 24: Parameter Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2 Parameter Setting Outline of Parameter Setting In the Parameter Setting mode, various kinds of parameters, such as communication, key, LCD, etc. can be set. This will allow a use of the printer to comply with your operating conditions. The Parameter Setting menu contains the following: <2>PARAMETER SET <2>PARAMETER SET...

  • Page 25: Character Code Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting How to Enter Parameter Setting Mode Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and the [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key.

  • Page 26: Character Zero Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.2 Character Zero Selection This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “Ø”. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. <2>PARAMETER SET ZERO FONT Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. [RESTART] ZERO FONT (Without slash)

  • Page 27: Data Length Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.4 Data Length Selection This parameter is to choose a communication data length of the RS-232C interface. 7 bits is used when transmitting alphanumeric data only. 8 bits is used to when transmitting special characters.

  • Page 28: Parity Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.6 Parity Selection This parameter is to choose the parity of the RS-232C interface. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET PARITY NONE Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. PARITY EVEN [RESTART]...

  • Page 29: Lcd Language Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.8 LCD Language Selection This parameter is to choose a language in which the LCD message is displayed. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET LCD ENGLISH Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

  • Page 30: Head Up Cut Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting NOTES: 1. If the printer is not used for a few days, the top edge of the media may become curly, which may cause a paper jam. The Auto Forward Wait Function prevents this problem since the media feed amount is increased so that the media stops past the platen.

  • Page 31: Control Code Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 3. The ribbon saving function is activated when there is a 20-mm or more non-print area in the media feed direction. 4. Ribbon saving is enabled up to 4 areas per media. 5. To use the ribbon saving function for more than one area in a label/tag, there should be at least an 8-mm print area between non-print areas where the ribbon saving is performed 2.2.12 Control Code Selection This parameter is to choose a Control Code.

  • Page 32: Ribbon Type Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting After setting the control code for Control Code 1, press the [PAUSE] key to show the CONTROL CODE2 screen. In a same manner, press the [PAUSE] key after setting the control code for Control Code 2 to display the CONTROL CODE3 screen.

  • Page 33: Feed Key Function Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection This parameter is to choose the function of the [FEED] key. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET FEED KEY FEED Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

  • Page 34: Auto Print Head Check Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.18 Auto Print Head Check Selection This parameter is to choose whether to perform the Auto Print Head Check function at the power on time. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET AUTO HD CHK OFF Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

  • Page 35: Web Printer Function Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.20 Web Printer Function Selection This parameter is to choose whether to use the printer as a web printer. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET WEB PRINTER OFF Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

  • Page 36: Input Prime Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.22 Input Prime Selection This parameter is to choose whether to enable a reset operation when INIT signal is ON. Normally, when the printer receives a reset request signal (nInit signal) from the host via Centronics interface, the printer will be reset and turn to the idle state.

  • Page 37: Plug & Play Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.24 Plug & Play Selection This parameter is to choose whether to enable a Plug & Play function. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET PLUG &...
  • Page 38 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting NOTE: Difference between TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 TYPE1: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, printing is immediately stopped. When the printing is restarted, first the initial feed is performed, and then the printer starts printing from the unfinished label. TYPE2: When a label end is detected: When a label end is detected in the middle of printing, the printer completes the half-finished label and stops...

  • Page 39: Pre-Strip Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.26 Pre-Strip Selection This parameter is to choose whether to activate the Pre-strip function. When this parameter is set to ON (Available), the top edge of a label is separated (pre-stripped) from the backing paper before the label is printed.

  • Page 40: Strip Motor Torque Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection This parameter is to choose a strip motor torque. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <2>PARAMETER SET PEEL OFF TRQ R0 NOTE: This parameter is fixed to R0.

  • Page 41: Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Outline of Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment In the Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment mode, you can fine adjust each parameter, such as Print tone, Print start position, Threshold, etc. which are set by the PC command. This is useful when using several types of media by turns or when the print start position or cut/strip position is required to be fine adjusted.
  • Page 42 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment How to Enter Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment Mode Turn on the printer while pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. <1>DIAG.

  • Page 43: Print Start Position Fine Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a print start position after printing (= to fine adjust the feed amount to the next media’s print start position). When “<3>ADJUST SET”...

  • Page 44: Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a cut or strip position. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. <3>ADJUST SET CUT ADJ. +0.0mm Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm) CUT ADJ.+50.0mm [RESTART] CUT ADJ.+49.9mm...
  • Page 45 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment [Handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 38 mm in cut issue mode] Method 1 Under the conditions described below, the printer performs as follows in cut issue mode. Head up →...
  • Page 46 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment (b) Operation example Issue count: 3, Cut interval: 1 Print head position position Idling Printing Label A has been finished. While Label B is being printed, the front gap of label A is cut off. Printing Label B has been finished.

  • Page 47: Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjust a reverse feed amount. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <3>ADJUST SET BACK ADJ.

  • Page 48: Coordinate Fine Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC command and this parameter. The maximum reverse feed amount fine adjustment value is +9.9 mm. When the value reached the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
  • Page 49 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment • Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment Feed Direction When setting –50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the left. Top Down Printing When setting +0.0 mm Bottom First Printing 50.0mm When setting +50.0 mm...

  • Page 50: Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Print) This parameter is to fine adjust the Print Tone. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. <3>ADJUST SET Print Tone for thermal transfer printing TONE ADJ.<T>...

  • Page 51: Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-Up Motor)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.6 Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment (Feed/Take-up Motor) This parameter is to fine adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage (Torque). When the ribbon is slack or wrinkled and printing is affected, fine adjust the ribbon motor torque by using the following procedure.

  • Page 52: Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2.3.7 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment (Black Mark/Feed Gap Sensor) This parameter is to set a threshold voltage of the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor. When pre-printed media is used, and if the black mark sensor or feed gap sensor cannot properly detect a print start position even after an automatic threshold setting has been performed, set a threshold voltage here.

  • Page 53: Test Print

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4 Test Print Outline of Test Print In the Test Print mode, you can print the test patterns and set print conditions for a test print. This is useful to check the print quality of new media or ribbon. The Test Print menu consists of the following: <4>TEST PRINT [RESTART]...
  • Page 54 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print How to Enter Test Print Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key 3 times. The Test Print is ready to be performed.

  • Page 55: Specifying The Print Condition For The Test Print

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print The print conditions for the Test Print should be specified before printing. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. <4>TEST PRINT PRINT CONDITION To set the print conditions, press the [PAUSE] key.
  • Page 56 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print Sensor Type Selection Select a sensor type among “TRANS” (Feed Gap Sensor), “REFLECT” (Black Mark Sensor) and “NONE”. <4>TEST PRINT SENSOR TRANS. None SENSOR NONE [RESTART] Black Mark Sensor SENSOR REFLECT. [FEED] SENSOR TRANS. Feed Gap Sensor After selecting a sensor type, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Printing Mode Selection.
  • Page 57 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print Media Length Setting Select a label length for the test print from a range of 5 mm to 999 mm. <4>TEST PRINT LABEL LEN. 76mm LABEL LEN. 999mm [RESTART] [FEED] LABEL LEN. 5mm [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 mm change, up to 5 mm.

  • Page 58: Test Print Pattern Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.2 Test Print Pattern Selection Several print patterns are provided for test print. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears after paper feed selection, press the [PAUSE] key. <4>TEST PRINT PRINT CONDITION Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. PRINT CONDITION SLANT LINE(1DOT) [RESTART]...

  • Page 59: Slant Line (1 Dot)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot) SLANT LINE(1DOT) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (1 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (1 dot) to be printed. Print Sample of Slant Line (1 dot) (Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%) After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.

  • Page 60: Slant Line (3 Dots)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots) SLANT LINE(3DOT) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (3 DOT) is displayed causes the slant line patterns (3 dots) to be printed. Print Sample of Slant Line (3 dots) (Magnified view: Print ratio 16.7%) After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”.

  • Page 61: Characters

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.5 Characters CHARACTERS Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed causes the characters to be printed. Print Sample of Characters After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “CHARACTERS” again. Then, press the [FEED] key to display “BARCODE”.

  • Page 62: Non-Printing

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.7 Non-Printing NON-PRINTING Pressing the [PAUSE] key while NON-PRINTING is displayed causes a blank media to be issued. NOTE: The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding. Print Sample of Non-print After printing is completed, the display returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “NON-PRINTING”...

  • Page 63: Auto Print

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2.4.9 Auto Print AUTO PRINT(TRAN) Feed Gap Sensor is chosen. [FEED] [RESTART] AUTO PRINT(REFL) Black Mark Sensor is chosen. Pressing the [PAUSE] key while AUTO PRINT (TRAN) or AUTO PRINT (REFL) is displayed causes the following automatic test print: (1) [PAUSE] key Feeds one media and prints slant lines (3 dots) on 5 pieces of media...

  • Page 64: Sensor Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2.5 Sensor Adjustment Outline of the Sensor Adjustment In the Sensor Adjustment mode, the status of the sensors and thermistors is displayed. Also you can store media level voltage and media end level voltage for the Black Mark, Feed Gap, and Ribbon End Sensors. The Sensor Adjustment menu contains the following: <5>SENSOR ADJ.

  • Page 65: Black Mark Sensor Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. <1>DIAG. Vx.x Press the [FEED] key 4 times.

  • Page 66: Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment <5>SENSOR ADJ. [TRANS.] 2.3V Real-time status detected by the Feed Gap Sensor 0.0V to 5.0V Follow the procedure below to store a backing paper level voltage of the Feed Gap Sensor. (1) Place the backing paper (labels are removed) in the printer so that the Feed gap Sensor detects it.

  • Page 67: Ram Clear

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2.6 RAM Clear Outline of RAM Clear In the RAM Clear mode, clearing the Maintenance Counter and initializing the Parameters are possible. After replacing the print head, ribbon motor, or platen, perform a maintenance clear. The RAM Clear menu contains the following: <6>RAM CLEAR [PAUSE]...

  • Page 68: Ram Clear Menu Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2.6.1 RAM Clear Menu Selection When “<6>RAM CLEAR” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Choose a RAM Clear menu among “No RAM Clear”, “Maintenance Counter Clear”, or “Parameter Clear”. RAM Clear is not performed.

  • Page 69: Printer Parameter Clear

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears. *** COMPLETE *** Turn off the printer to exit this mode. Initial values after clearing the maintenance counter (MANTE.CNT CLEAR) Item Initial Value Media distance covered...
  • Page 70 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear Initial values after clearing the parameters (PARAMETER CLEAR) Item Initial Value Feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0 mm Cut (Strip) position fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0 mm Reverse feed amount fine adjustment (PC), (KEY) 0 mm Print tone fine adjustment (Thermal transfer), (PC), (KEY)
  • Page 71 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear Item Initial Value Label pitch 76.2 mm Effective print length 74.2 mm Effective print width B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R 170.6 mm B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R 213.3 mm Printing mode Thermal transfer Sensor type Feed gap sensor Print speed 4”/sec.

  • Page 72: Ip Address Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2.7 IP Address Setting Outline of the IP Address Setting In the IP Address Setting mode, you can set the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP, DHCP Client ID, and DHCP Host Name which are necessary for a network communication. Since each setting value is different depending on your operating environment.

  • Page 73: Printer Ip Address, Gateway Ip Address, And Subnet Mask Settings

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting When “<7>IP ADDRESS” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Choose an IP Address menu among “Printer IP Address”, “Socket Port”, “Gateway IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, or “DHCP”. PRINTER IP ADRES [RESTART] GATEWAY IP ADRES SUBNET MASK SOCKET PORT DHCP...

  • Page 74: Socket Port Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2.7.2 Socket Port Setting To set a socket port number, follow the procedure below. SOCKET PORT [PAUSE] [RESTART] or [FEED] PORT OFF ----- PORT ON 08000 [PAUSE] PORT ON 08000 Enter a number for each digit of the port number with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

  • Page 75: Dhcp Host Name Setting

    DHCP ID is “FFH”, it is considered that a DHCP ID is not assigned. ASCII code and Hex. code correspondence table Upper 4 bits Lower 4 bits (Example) To enter “TOSHIBA” in Hex. code: “ 54 4F 53 48 49 42 41 &...

  • Page 76: Basic Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting BASIC Setting Outline of Basic Setting The Basic function enables the printer to operate with the program created for other printers, by converting it to Basic program and downloading this Basic program to the printer. Setting the downloaded Basic program to be enabled/disabled, browsing the program file, data file, and area file, etc.

  • Page 77: Basic Specification Selection Mode

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2.8.1 Basic Specification Selection Mode This parameter is to choose whether to enable the BASIC specification function or not. When “<8>BASIC” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. BASIC ENABLE [PAUSE] [RESTART] or [FEED] BASIC ON BASIC OFF [PAUSE] FILE MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 78: Basic Expansion Mode (Execution Of Basic Program)

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program) This parameter is to execute the Basic expansion mode program. EXPAND MODE When the program for the Basic expansion mode has been [PAUSE] downloaded, it will be executed by pressing the [PAUSE] key. The way of completion is different depending on the program.

  • Page 79: Rfid Module Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting RFID Module Setting Outline of the RFID Module Setting In the RFID Module Setting mode, you can set various parameters related to the RFID module. It is necessary to set these parameters before operating the RFID module. If a read or write error occurs frequently, adjust the values for the parameters.

  • Page 80: Rfid Read Test

    Section 2.9.2. Tool. Refer to Section 5. <Read Test Procedure> Place a TOSHIBA-recommended RFID tag as close as the antenna. NOTE: Available RFID tag B-SX708-RFID-U2-EU-R, B-SX708-RFID-U2-CN-R: EPC C1 Gen2 2) The printer enters the read test mode, and a read test is performed each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed.

  • Page 81: Rfid Module Type Selection

    - The RFID tag used is hard to read. ⇒ Refer to the Product Description and check the available RFID tag types. - TOSHIBA-recommended tag is not used. ⇒ Refer to the Product Description and check the available RFID tag types. Increase the value for R CYCLE CNT or R CYCLE TIM In case a test succeeded, a read test will be performed each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed.

  • Page 82: Rfid Tag Type Selection

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.3 RFID Tag Type Selection This parameter is to choose an RFID tag type to be used. Available tag type is different depending on the RFID module type. When the RFID Module Type has been set to NONE <10>RFID NONE...

  • Page 83: Maximum Number Of Rfid Issue Retries

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.5 Maximum Number of RFID Issue Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to issue an RFID tag. If the printer fails to issue an RFID tag, it prints an error pattern (“VOID”) and retries to issue the tag for up to a specified number of times.

  • Page 84: Maximum Number Of Rfid Read Retries

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.6 Maximum Number of RFID Read Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to read an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT).

  • Page 85: Rfid Read Retry Time-Out

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.7 RFID Read Retry Time-out This parameter is to set the time-out for retry to read an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed within the specified time-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT).

  • Page 86: Maximum Number Of Rfid Write Retries

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.8 Maximum Number of RFID Write Retries This parameter is to set the maximum number of times to write data onto an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed even if after having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (RFID WRITE ERROR).
  • Page 87 2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.9 RFID Write Retry Time-out This parameter is to set the time-out for retry to write data onto an RFID tag. If the printer does not succeed within the specified time-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT).

  • Page 88: Rfid Adjustment For Retry

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.10 RFID Adjustment for Retry If the printer fails to write data to an RFID tag, it feeds the RFID tag forward or backward for a specified length, then starts retrying to write data.

  • Page 89: Rfid Wireless Power Level Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.11 RFID Wireless Power Level Setting With this parameter, it is possible to adjust the level of radio frequency output from the RFID module. The optimum level differs depending on the tag types and module types. First, try issuing RFID tags with the default setting.

  • Page 90: Rfid Module Q Value Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.13 RFID Module Q Value Setting This parameter is to set the Q value. In the case multiple RFID tags are read at the same time, this menu is useful to pinpoint a target tag. Set the Q value to “1”...

  • Page 91: Agc Threshold For Data Write Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.14 AGC Threshold for Data Write Setting This parameter is to set the AGC threshold for data write. When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold for data write becomes effective. When the obtained gain of an RFID tag is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a data write operation is not performed.

  • Page 92: Agc Threshold Lower Limit For Retry Setting

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2.9.15 AGC Threshold Lower Limit for Retry Setting This parameter is to set an AGC threshold lower limit. When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold lower limit for retry becomes effective. Even if a tag’s gain is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a data write to the tag may be successful in a retry if the gain is greater than the lower limit.

  • Page 93: On Line Mode

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3. ON LINE MODE 3. ON LINE MODE In the ON LINE mode, the following settings can be performed. • Automatic threshold setting for the Feed Gap Sensor • Automatic threshold setting for the Black Mark Sensor Reset •...
  • Page 94 3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3. ON LINE MODE LCD message and LED indication Symbols in the message : The LED is illuminated. : The LED is flashing. : The LED is unlit. 2: ****: the number of unprinted media. Up to 9999 (in pieces) 3: ###: Flash memory card remaining memory for PC save area: 0 to 3072 (in K bytes) 4: &&&&: Remaining flash memory capacity for storing writable characters 0 to 3072 (in K bytes) Acceptance of...
  • Page 95 3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3. ON LINE MODE Acceptance of LED Indication Restoration Status Request LCD Message Printer Status Reset RESTART Command POWER ERROR key Yes/No LINE Yes/No When the following abnormal operations are performed, a system error occurs: (a) Command fetch from an odd address (b) Access to word data at an odd...

  • Page 96: Automatic Threshold Setting

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting To maintain a constant print position the printer uses the media sensor to detect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between a print area and a gap or black mark. When the media is pre-printed, the darker (or more dense) inks can interfere with this process, causing “PAPER JAM”...

  • Page 97: Reset Operation

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.2 Reset Operation 3.2 Reset Operation A reset operation clears the print data sent from the host computer to the printer, and returns the printer to an idle condition. How to Perform a Reset Operation ON LINE B-SX8T Vx.x...

  • Page 98: Dump Mode

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode 3.3 Dump Mode In dump mode, data in the receive buffer are printed. Data are expressed in hexadecimal values. This operation allows the user to verify programming commands or debug the program. How to Perform a Dump Operation ON LINE B-SX8T...

  • Page 99: Receive Buffer Size

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode The data in the receive buffer is printed as follows: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 7B 41 58 3B 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 30 30 2C 2B 30 {AX;+000,+000,+0...

  • Page 100: Basic Expansion Mode

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode It is possible to execute the BASIC expansion mode program in BASIC expansion mode under the following conditions: The BASIC expansion mode program has already been loaded. •...

  • Page 101: Automatic Calibration Setting

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting Whether to activate the automatic calibration at a power on time or not is selectable in the Automatic Calibration Mode. When the automatic calibration is activated, the printer feeds the media for about 160 mm each time the power is turned on or the Top Cover is opened, to detect a print start position.
  • Page 102 3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm. When a label end or head open error occurs during an automatic calibration, the printer stops, resulting in an error.

  • Page 103: Lan Enable/Disable Setting

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting Whether to enable the LAN or not and whether to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or not are chosen by this menu. How to Enable/Disable the LAN ON LINE B-SX8T Vx.x...

  • Page 104: Real Time Clock (Rtc) Setting

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting This module holds the current time: year, month, day, hour, minute, second. How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting Turn on the printer. “ONLINE” will be displayed on the Power ON LCD.
  • Page 105 3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting (Continued from the previous page) [PAUSE] Pressing the [PAUSE] key enables setting the Hour. [FEED] Set the Hour with the [FEED] or [RESTART] key. Pressing <8>RTC SET the [PAUSE] key fixes the Hour and cause the cursor to [RESTART] TIME H 00/00/00...
  • Page 106 3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3. The factory setting for the low battery check function is OFF. 4. To enable the real time clock function, set the low battery check to ON. 5. When the low battery check is set to OFF, the RTC function is available even in a low battery state. However, the setting and check of the real time clock is required whenever the power is turned on.

  • Page 107: Program Down Load

    WR. FD-SA-DL-SETUP 15th May 2005 7FM01216000 V001.000 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 4.2.1 System Requirements System • IBM Compatible PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP • Installed memory of 16MB minimum (32MB recommended) •...

  • Page 108: Setup

    15th May 2005 7FM01218000:AE00 V001.000 15th May 2005 Copyright© 2005 V001.000 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION Copyright© 2005 All Rights Reserved TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved The following paragraphs give the download procedure that the firmware (Boot program, Application program and Character generator) is copied onto the PC hard disk before being transferred to the printer.
  • Page 109 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 1. First, start the printer in download mode. Power off While pressing the [FEED], [PAUSE], and [RESTART] keys at the same time, turn on the printer. [FEED] or [RESTART] DOWNLOAD MODE DOWNLOAD MODE 2 Choose either mode.
  • Page 110 2. Turn on the PC power and start Windows. 3. Click on the START button to access the program menu. 4. Highlight “TOSHIBA TEC”, ”B-SA4T” and “Dwnld”, and click on “B-SA4T Downloader” to start up the download program. The main menu screen appears.
  • Page 111 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 3) Click on the Search button on the above screen, and show the sub menu screen as shown below. Select a directory to be set as the default path. 4) Click on the Select button and then the OK button. The default path setting is completed. This setting will be effective when you start up Windows next time.
  • Page 112 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 6. Select the drive directory in which the firmware file (*.ROM) is stored, and the file name to be downloaded. (File information will be shown on the right side of the screen.) Click on the RUN button. 7.
  • Page 113 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 8. While the printer is preparing for the downloading, part of the screen may be disordered. After approximately 15 seconds, the following screen will appear causing the firmware to be transferred. 9. After the firmware has been transferred to the printer successfully, the display returns to the main menu screen.

  • Page 114: Rfid Analyze Tool

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.1 System Requirement 5. RFID ANALYZE TOOL When an RFID module is installed, the printer will be able to write data on an RFID tag as well as print data on the surface of the RFID-tag embedded label. To properly issue RFID tags, it may be necessary to adjust the RFID tag position so that it stops just above the antenna of the RFID module.

  • Page 115: Set Up

    V1.5 7FM00111300 V1.5.0 22nd February 2008 V006.000 Copyright © 2008 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Installation Procedure 1. Start Windows put the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on the “Start” button, then choose “Run”. 3. When the “Run” screen appears, enter “...

  • Page 116: Application Functions

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.3 Application Functions Application Functions 5.3.1 Main Menu (17) (10) (11) (12) (16) (13) (14) (15) Front Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 Write Test Button Back Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 Read Test Button Number of test tries: 999 ~ 0...

  • Page 117: File Menu

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5.3.2 File Menu Log Information Set Displays the Test Information Setting screen shown below. Make necessary settings and click on the “OK” button. Antenna Kind Information Antenna Position: “Upper”, “Lower”, “In addition to this” Tag Kind Information: “Toppan”, “OMRON”, “Rafsec”, “Impinj”, “In addition to this”...
  • Page 118 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions Log Save As Saves text data in the “Results” box of the RFID Analyze Tool screen into a text file. Text Capture Saves the test result into a CSV file. Selecting “Text Capture”...
  • Page 119 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions Tag Type Feed Amount Number of Tries RFID Module Type Communication Settings between PC and Printer Sheet Count Feed Command (Serial Port Setting) Label Size Command Printer type End (Exit) Exits from the Analyze Tool program.

  • Page 120: Tool Menu

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5.3.3 Tool Menu Status Bar Port Open Opens/closes a port to communicate with the printer. • “Serial PortOpen”: The printer port is ready to be opened. After the port is opened, “Serial PortClose” will be displayed in the Tool menu and “Serial (Open)”...
  • Page 121 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions CommSetting Makes settings for communication between the PC and the printer. Port: COM1 to COM9 Baudrate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 Data bit: 8 bit Parity: NONE, EVEN, ODD Stop bit: 1, 2 Flow control: NON, XON, XON/XOFF,...
  • Page 122 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.3 Application Functions Test Option This menu is available only when the U2 type is selected. (However, when the U1 type is selected, only the Power Level Change and Level Range are programmable.) PWR Level Change AGC Read Value Level Range: Start...
  • Page 123 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions Sheet Setting Makes settings for the media to be used. Sheet Inf. Sheet Count: The number of tags to be tested. (1 ~ 5) After printing on one label, a next tag is automatically fed to continue the test. LabelSize Command Size: Label Length...
  • Page 124 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions Select the printer model Makes a choice of a printer model from Get Printer Type menu. Choose “B-SX6T/SX8T”. NOTE: This information can be saved by a parameter save function. Select the test mode This menu is not available.

  • Page 125: Help Menu

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5.3.4 Help Menu Displays Printer Version and RFID Module Version. Printer Version RFID Module Version Example RFID Module Version Printer Version NOTE: Printer version and module version are indicated next to the date and time of Log file. Example) CSV file information Date&Time = 07/10/16 09:47:24: Printer Information = B-SX4T Z4.4C 27SEP2007 Module Information = U2 JPN #00PV971...

  • Page 126: Operating Procedure

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure Operating Procedure 1. Connect the printer to the PC with the serial interface cable or LAN cable. 2. Start the “B-SX RFID Analyze Tool” application. 5- 13...
  • Page 127 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 3. Click on the “Tool” menu, and choose “CommSetting”. Tool CommSetting 5- 14...
  • Page 128 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 4. When the “CommSetting” screen appears, perform the serial port or LAN setting in accordance with the settings of the B-SX6T/SX8T printer. Port: COM1 to COM9 Baudrate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 Data bit: 8 bit Parity: NONE, EVEN, ODD Stop bit: 1, 2...
  • Page 129 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 4. Set the following parameters. RFID module type to be analyzed (RFID Module Select) Choose the RFID module to be used for the RFID Module Select parameter. B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU: “U1”...
  • Page 130 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure RFID tag type to be analyzed (Tag type) Selectable tag types are different depending on the RFID module types. RFID module type Tag type ISO18000-6B (U1), EPC Class1 (U1), EPC C1 Gen2 (U1). U1: B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU C220 (H1), I-Code (H1), ISO15693 (H1), Tag-it (H1) and C320 (H1) H1: B-9704-RFID-H1-QM...
  • Page 131 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure Feed amount range (Front/Back Feed) Set the feed amount range where an RFID tag is analyzed. Upper limit (Reverse feed amount): 0 – 9990 (in units of 0.1 mm) Lower limit (Forward feed amount): 0 –...
  • Page 132 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5. Perform a write test or read test. Write test Click on the “Write Test” button to start a write test. During the write test, total number of successful write and total number of write performed are shown in the status bar.
  • Page 133 5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure Example (U1 module) Write Test button Read Test button Results box All read or write test results Text box Status bar Write/Read Results Box Status Data Tag ID Feed amount Total number of succeeded tests Total number of tests...

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