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  • Page 1

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

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    EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1 1.1 Key Operation Flow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- 1 1.2 Operation Panel --------------------[...]

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    EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul 24, 2008) Page 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2-35 2.3.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjust m ent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-37 2.3.2 Cut/Strip Positi on Fine Adjust ment -------------------------------[...]

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    EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul 24, 2008) 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 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION A ll Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shiz uoka-ken, JAPAN Page 2.9.8 Maximu[...]

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    1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 1.1 Key Operation Flow 1- 1 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: • Online mode where a pause, reset, automatic [...]

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    1. INTRODUCTION EO13-33002 1.2 Operation Panel 1- 2 1.2 Operation Panel The figure below illustrates the O peration Panel and key functions. The LCD Message Display is a 16-c haracter x 2-line display, which shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indica te the printer’s status. . There are three LEDs on the Operation Panel. LED [...]

  • Page 7

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2. SYSTEM MODE 2- 1 2. SYSTEM MODE System mode consists of ten main menus: Self-diagnostic test, Parame ter setting, Printer parameter fine adjustment, Test print, Sensor adjus tment, RAM clear, IP address setting, Basic setting, and Factory mode. Each menu is used for the following purposes: • To check and print the sys[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2. SYSTEM MODE 2- 2 NOTES: 1. System Mode menu can be selected with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key. 2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows you to enter the sub menus of each System Mode menu. Flowcharts of each menu’ s sub menus are provided on the following pages. 3. “x.x” of “DIAG. Vx.x”[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 3 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test  Outline of Self-diagnostic Test In the Self-diagnostic test mode, the printer automa tically checks and prints out the printer system information such as the sensor stat us or interface, and t he maintenance counter. Also it performs a print head broken element che[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 4 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. NOTE: Wh[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 5 2.1.3 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings Print Out When “MAINTENANCE CONT” is disp layed, the printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings. Press the [PAUSE] key to start. • Print Sample <1>DIAG. Vx.x MAINTENANCE CONT <1>DIAG. Vx.x CHECKING &am[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 6 NOTE: Print conditions: Print speed: 4”/sec., Sensor: No sensor, Pr inting mode: Thermal transfer/Direct thermal (*1) , Media length: 240 mm, Issue mode: Batch printing (*1) Depends on the printing mode setting. STABILIZER [ON] A UTO CALIB. [OFF] LAN [ON SNMP O[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 7 • Descriptions of the Maintenance Counter # Item Count Condition Range (1) Total media distance covered 0.0 to 3200.0 km (2) Media distance covered Counts when the feed motor is driven to feed, print or issue media. (Counted also during a reverse feed.) See NOT[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 8 • Descriptions of the Parameters Item # Description Specification FEED (11) Print start position fine adjus tment (PC), (KEY) -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm CUT (12) Cut/strip position fine adjustm ent (PC), (KEY) -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm BACK (13) Reverse feed amount fine a[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 9 Item # Description Specification RIBBON (32) Ribbon type select ion 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 P[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2- 10 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 (64) DHCP [...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-11 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. The print[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-12 • Descriptions (1) Program ROM Check (Model Name, Da te, Version, Part number, Checksum) PROGRAM B-SX8T MAIN 15OCT2002 V1.0 A : 1A00 BOOT 20SEP2002 V1.0 : 8500 (2) Alphanumeric Font ROM Check FONT 5600 (3) Kanji ROM Check KANJI NONE : 0000 NONE : 0000 (4) EEPROM Check EEPROM OK OK: Data in t[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-13 (5) SDRAM Capacity SDRAM 16MB (6) Sensor 1 Check The status of the Strip Sens or, Ribbon Feed Motor Sensor, Ribbon Take-up Motor Sensor, Cutter Home Position Switch, Head Up Sensor, and Pinch Roller Sensor are printed. S E N S O R 1 00000000 , 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 Sensor/Sw itch Print status descri[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-14 (7) Sensor 2 Check The status o f the Print Head Thermistor, Ambient Temperature Thermistor, Black Mark Sensor, and Feed Gap Sensor, Print Head resistance r ank, and print head resolution are printed. SENSOR2 [H]23 ° C [A]22 ° C [R]4.2V [T]2.5V Sensor/Thermistor Print status description Prin[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-15 (9) Manual Threshold Check M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V [RANK]1 305DPI Resistance rank Average resistance (ohm) Resistance rank Average resistance (ohm) 0 1432 to 1454 8 1242 to 1265 1 1409 to 1431 9 1219 to 1241 2 1385 to 1408 10 1195 to 1218 3 1361 to 1384 11 1171 to 1194 4 1337 to 1360 12 1147 t[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-16 (11) Internal Serial Interface Check EX.232C NG Connect the jig like below to the serial inte rface connector and perform a loop back check. (12) SIO Interface check Result of optional serial in terface check is printed. SIO NG NG (13) Strip sensor check Result o[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.1 Self-diagnostic Test 2-17 2.1.5 Print Head Element Check This function is used to check for any br oken thermal elements of the print head. If blurred print or missing dots occurs, this check help s you find whether the thermal elements are actually broken or the print head is just stained. Also, use this check just af[...]

  • Page 24

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-18 2.2 Parameter Setting  Outline of Parameter Setting In the Parameter Setting mode, various ki nds of parameters, such as comm unicat ion, 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:[...]

  • Page 25

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-19  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. Press the [FEED] key. The printer is at the st art of the Parameter Setting menu. 2.2.1 Character Code S[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-20 2.2.2 Character Zero Selection This parameter is to choose the wa y to indicate zero between “0” and “ Ø ”. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After selecting a character zero, press the [PAU[...]

  • Page 27

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-21 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 al phanumeric data only. 8 bits is us ed to when transmitting special characters. Be sure to match a setting with a host computer. When “<2>PARAM[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-22 2.2.6 Parity Selection This parameter is to choose the par ity of the RS-232C interface. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After selecting the parity, press the [PAUSE] [...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-23 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After selecting a language, [...]

  • Page 30

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-24 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 pre vents this problem since th e media feed amount is increased so that the media stops past the platen. 2. When the Stop Position Fine Adj[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-25 3. The ribbon saving function is activated whe n there is a 20-mm or more non-print area i n 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 betwe[...]

  • Page 32

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-26 After setting the control code fo r 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. Press the [PAUSE] key after setting the control code for Contr[...]

  • Page 33

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-27 2.2.15 FEED Key Function Selection This parameter is to c hoose the function of the [FEED] key. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After selecting the FEED key function, [...]

  • Page 34

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-28 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired [...]

  • Page 35

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-29 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. After selecting the Web [...]

  • Page 36

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-30 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 re quest signal (nInit signal) from the host via Centronics interface, the printer will be reset and turn to the idle state. When the IN[...]

  • Page 37

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-31 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. NOTE: If the printer and the[...]

  • Page 38

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-32 NOTE: Difference between TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 TYPE1: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, printing is immediately stopped. When the prin ting 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:[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-33 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 t op edge of a label is separated (pre-stripped) from the backing paper before the label is printed. This function is intended to make the strip iss[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.2 Parameter Setting 2-34 2.2.29 Strip Motor Torque Selection This parameter is to c hoose a strip motor torque. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. NOTE : This parameter is fixed to R0. Press the [PAUSE] key to skip. 2.2.30 Stabilizer Function Selection Th[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-35 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 [...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-36  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. Press the [FEED] key twice. The printer is at the start of the Pr inter Para[...]

  • Page 43

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-37 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” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Use the [FEED] or [RESTAR[...]

  • Page 44

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-38 2.3.2 Cut/Strip Positi on Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adjus t a cut or strip position. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm) [FEED] key: Pressing [...]

  • Page 45

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-39 [Handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 38 mm in cut issue mode] Method 1 Under the conditions described below, the printe r performs as follows in cut issue mode. Head up → Forward feed to the cut position → Head down → Cut → Head up → Reverse feed to th[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-40 (b) Operation example Issue count: 3, Cut interval: 1 • Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment When setting +3.0 mm Compared with “+0.0 mm” position, the stop position after printing is shifted forward. When setting +0.0 mm When setting –3.0 mm Compared with “+0.0 mm?[...]

  • Page 47

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-41 2.3.3 Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment This parameter is to fine adj ust a reverse feed amount. When “<3>ADJUST SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key until the following display appears. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. (Range: -9.9 mm to +9.9[...]

  • Page 48

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-42 NOTES: 1. The fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the fine adjustment values set by the PC comm and 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 [...]

  • Page 49

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-43 • Example of X Coordinate Fine Adjustment When setting –50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the left. When setting +0.0 mm When setting +50.0 mm Compared with “+0.0mm” position, the print position is shifted to the right. NOTES: 1.[...]

  • Page 50

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-44 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. To fine adjust the print tone for t hermal direct printing,[...]

  • Page 51

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-45 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 af fected, fine adjust the ribbon motor torque by using the following procedure. When “<3&g[...]

  • Page 52

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.3 Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment 2-46 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 sens or or feed gap sensor cannot properly detect a print start posit[...]

  • Page 53

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-47 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: Regular mode Test pattern selection <4>TEST P[...]

  • Page 54

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-48  How to Enter Test Print Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on t he printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. Press the [FEED] key 3 times. The Test Print is ready to be performed. NOTES: 1. When pressing the [FEED] and [RESTART] [...]

  • Page 55

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-49 2.4.1 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print The print conditions for the Test Print should be specified bef ore printing. When “<4>TEST PRINT” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. To set the print conditions, press the [PAUSE] key. Issue Count Setting Select an issue count from a range [...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-50 Sensor Type Selection Select a sensor type among “TRANS” (Feed Gap Sensor ), “REFLECT” (B lack Mark Sensor) and “NONE”. After selecting a sensor type, press the [PAUSE] key to go to Printing Mode Selection. NOTE: Select a sensor type which is proper for the m edia being used. Basically, the [...]

  • Page 57

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-51 Media Length Setting Select a label length for the test print from a range of 5 mm to 999 mm. [FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one time causes a –1 mm change, up to 5 mm. [RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one time causes a +1 mm change, up to 999 mm. After selecting a media length, press th[...]

  • Page 58

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-52 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. Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. PRINT CONDITION SLANT LINE(1DOT) <4>TEST PRINT PRINT CONDITIO[...]

  • Page 59

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-53 2.4.3 Slant Line (1 dot) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (1 DOT) is display ed causes the slant line patterns (1 dot) to be printed.  Print Sample of Slant Line (1 dot) After printing is completed, the disp lay returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the displa[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-54 2.4.4 Slant Line (3 dots) Pressing the [PAUSE] key while SLANT LINE (3 DOT) is display ed causes the slant line patterns (3 dots) to be printed.  Print Sample of Slant Line (3 dots) After printing is completed, the di splay returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the dis[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-55 2.4.5 Characters Pressing the [PAUSE] key while CHARACTERS is displayed caus es the characters to be printed.  Print Sample of Characters After printing is completed, the di splay returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the display to show “ CHARACTERS” again. The n,[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-56 2.4.7 Non-Printing Pressing the [PAUSE] key while NON-PRINTING is displayed causes a blank medi a to be issued. NOTE: The Non-Printing function looks like a media feeding.  Print Sample of Non-print After printing is completed, the di splay returns to “<4>TEST PRINT”. Pressing the [PAUSE] k[...]

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    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.4 Test Print 2-57 2.4.9 Auto Print 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 li nes (3 dots) on 5 pieces of media (2) [PAUSE] key Prints bar codes on 5 pieces of media (3) [PAUSE] key Print[...]

  • Page 64

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2-58 2.5 Sensor Adjustment  Outline of the Sensor Adjustment In the Sensor Adjustment m ode, the status of the sens ors and thermistors is displayed. Also you can store media level voltage and media end level voltage for t he Black Mark, Feed Gap, and Ribbon End Sensors. The Sensor Adjustment menu [...]

  • Page 65

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2-59  How to Enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode While pressing the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys at the same time, turn on t he printer. Hold both keys until the “<1>DIAG. Vx.x” Message appears. Press the [FEED] key 4 times. The printer is at the start of the Sensor Adjustment menu. 2.5.1 Thermis[...]

  • Page 66

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.5 Sensor Adjustment 2-60 2.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment 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 F eed gap Sensor detects it. (2) Press and hold the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for more than 3 second[...]

  • Page 67

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-61 2.6 RAM Clear  Outline of RAM Clear In the RAM Clear mode, clearing t he 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:  [...]

  • Page 68

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-62 2.6.1 RAM Clear Menu Selection When “<6>RAM CLEAR” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Choose a RAM Clear menu among “No RA M Clear”, “Maintenance Counter Clea r”, or “Parameter Clear”. NOTES: 1. To exit the RAM clear menu selection, press the [FEED] and [R[...]

  • Page 69

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: May 22, 2007) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-63 When the Maintenance Counter Clear is completed, the following message appears. Turn off the printer to exit this mode.  Initial values after clearing the main tenance counter (MANTE.CNT CLEAR) Item Initial Value Media distance covered 0 km Print distance 0 km Cut count 0[...]

  • Page 70

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-64  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 [...]

  • Page 71

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.6 RAM Clear 2-65 Item Initial Value Label pitch 76.2 mm Effective print length 74.2 mm B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R 170.6 mm Effective print width B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R 213.3 mm Printing mode Thermal transfer Sensor type Feed gap sensor Print speed 4”/sec. Issue mode Batch print PC save automatic calling [...]

  • Page 72

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-66 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 netwo rk communication. Since each setting value is different depending on you[...]

  • Page 73

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-67 When “<7>IP ADDRESS” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. Choose an IP Address menu am ong “Printer IP Address”, “Socket Po rt”, “Gateway IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, or “DHCP”. To enter each sub menu, press the [PAUSE] key. 2.7.1 Printer IP Address, Gatew ay IP Address, [...]

  • Page 74

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-68 2.7.2 Socket Port Setting To set a socket port number, follow the procedure below. 2.7.3 DHCP and DHCP Client ID Setting To set the DHCP and the DHCP client ID, follow the procedure below. Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key. Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows th[...]

  • Page 75

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.7 IP Address Setting 2-69 2.7.4 DHCP Host Name Setting After DHPC client ID has been set, the DHCP host name setting menu is displayed. Press the [PAUSE] key and set the DHCP host name one byte by one byte. NOTES: 1. Code used to enter a DHCP client ID is sele ctable between ASCII code (alphanumeric) and Hex. code. 2. Se[...]

  • Page 76

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2-70 2.8 BASIC Setting  Outline of Basic Setting The Basic function enables the printer to operate with t he program created for other printers, by converting it to Basic program and downloading this Basic progr am to the printer. Setting the downloaded Basic program to be enabled/disabled, brow si ng [...]

  • Page 77

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2-71 2.8.1 Basic Specificat ion Selection Mode This parameter is to choose whether to enabl e the BASIC specificati on function or not. When “<8>BASIC” appears, press the [PAUSE] key. 2.8.2 Basic File Brow ser This parameter is to display the data files in the program file and basic file area. U[...]

  • Page 78

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 2.8 BASIC Setting 2-72 2.8.4 Basic Expansion Mode (Execution of Basic Program) This parameter is to execute the Basic expansion mode program. NOTE: In this mode, it is possible to add the program ex lucisvely for the B-SX6T/SX8T to the programs for other printer systems. EXPAND MODE <8>BASIC [PA USE] When the program[...]

  • Page 79

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-73 2.9 RFID Module Setting  Outline of the RFID Module Setting In the RFID Module Setting mode, you can set va rious parameters related to the RFID module. It is necessary to set these paramet ers before operating the RFID module. If a read or write error occurs f[...]

  • Page 80

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-74  How to Enter RFID Module Setting 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. Press the [RESTART] key or [FEED] key until “<10>RFID” appears.[...]

  • Page 81

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-75 When the RFID module type is set to “NONE” or a communication c annot be established, a message, “NON RFID MODULE”, is displayed. “NO RFID MODULE”, “TIMEOUT” or “RFID READ ERRO R” indicates an error. In that case, check the following: • In ca[...]

  • Page 82

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-76 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 Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option. Aft[...]

  • Page 83

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-77 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 s pecified number of t[...]

  • Page 84

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-78 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 retr ied for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT). I[...]

  • Page 85

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-79 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 ti me-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT). In case of frequent read errors, increas e the [...]

  • Page 86

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-80 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 retr ied for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error [...]

  • Page 87

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-81 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 ti me-out, the printer stops, resulting in an error (TIMEOUT). In case of frequent read errors, inc[...]

  • Page 88

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-82 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. If “0” is set for this par ameter, however, a feed or a reverse feed of th[...]

  • Page 89

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-83 2.9.11 RFID Wireless Pow er Level Setting With this parameter, it is possible to adjust the le vel 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 [...]

  • Page 90

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-84 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” or greater (2 is recommended.) with the [FEED] or [RESTART] [...]

  • Page 91

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-85 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 AG C threshold for data writ e becomes effective. When the obtained gain of an RFID t ag is lower than the AGC thres[...]

  • Page 92

    2. SYSTEM MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 2.9 RFID Module Setting 2-86 2.9.15 AGC Threshold Low er 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 th reshold lower limit for re try becomes effective. Even if a tag’s gain is lower than t he AGC threshold[...]

  • Page 93

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3. ON LINE MODE 3- 1 3. ON LINE MODE In the ON LINE mode, the fo llowing settings can be performed. • Automatic threshold setting for the Feed Gap Sensor • Automatic threshold setting for the Black Mark Sensor • Reset • Parameter settings (Same as Section 2.2.) • Printer parameter fine adjustm ent (Same as Secti[...]

  • Page 94

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3. ON LINE MODE 3- 2  LCD message and LED indication Symbols in the message 1:  : The LED is illuminated. ~ : The LED is flashing. z : The LED is unlit. 2: ****: the number of unprinted m edia. Up to 9999 (in pieces) 3: ###: Flash memory card remaining memory for PC save area: 0 to 3072 (in K bytes) 4: &&&am[...]

  • Page 95

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3. ON LINE MODE 3- 3 LED Indication No. LCD Message POWE R ON LINE ERROR Printer Status Restoration by RESTART key Yes/No Acceptance of Status Reques t Reset Command Yes/ No 21 SYSTEM ERROR  z  When the following abnormal operations are performed, a system error occurs: (a) Command fet[...]

  • Page 96

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting 3- 4 3.1 Automatic Threshold Setting  Outline of Automatic Threshold Setting To maintain a constant print position the printer us es the media sensor to det ect a print start position according to the difference of voltage between a prin t area and a gap or black mark. When the media is [...]

  • Page 97

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.2 Reset Operation 3- 5 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 NOTE: Failure to press the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds or longer causes the printer to restart printing. Howeve[...]

  • Page 98

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode 3- 6 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 [PAUSE] <1>RESET ON LINE B - S X 8 T[...]

  • Page 99

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 3.3 Dump Mode 3- 7 The data in the receive buffer is printed as follows: Print Conditions • Printing width: 3.9 inches (100 mm) • Sensor selection: None • Print speed: 4”/sec. • Printing mode: Depends on t he selection in use. • 16 bytes/line • Data is printed in the order from[...]

  • Page 100

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode 3- 8 3.4 BASIC Expansion Mode It is possible to execute the BASI C expansion mode program in BASI C expansion mode under the following conditions: • The BASIC expansion mode progr am has already been loaded. • The BASIC enable setting mode is selected. The basic expansion mode ends when the ba[...]

  • Page 101

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3- 9 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 prin ter feeds the media for about 160 mm each time the power is turned on or th[...]

  • Page 102

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.5 Automatic Calibration Setting 3- 10 6. This function is available only when the media pitch is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm . 7. When a label end or head open error occurs during an autom atic calibration, the printer stops, resulting in an error. 8. During an automatic calibration, the ribbon motor is ro tated. Even if the ri[...]

  • Page 103

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting 3-11 3.6 LAN Enable/Disable Setting Whether to enable the LAN or not and whether to enabl e Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or not are chosen by this menu.  How to Enable/Disable the LAN [PAUSE] <1>RESET ON LINE B - S X 8 T V x . x Press and hold the [RESTART] key for 3 se[...]

  • Page 104

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3-12 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting This module holds the current time: y ear, month, day, hour, minute, second.  How to perform the Real Time Clock Setting (Continued on the next page.) Ye a r Month Da y T urn on the printer . “ONLINE” will be displayed on the LCD. Press the [P[...]

  • Page 105

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3-13 NOTES: 1. Be sure to load the battery and set the low battery che ck function to ON whenever the real time clock is used. If the battery is not loaded or the battery voltage is low, t he real time clock data is erased at the power off time. 2. When the low battery check function is s[...]

  • Page 106

    3. ON LINE MODE EO13-33002 3.7 Real Time Clock (RTC) Setting 3-14 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 [...]

  • Page 107

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.1 Outline of Features 4- 1 4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the printer. The firmware download will be made from a PC via the Centronics interface or RS -232C interface of the printer. NOTE : Some examples of the screen provided in thi[...]

  • Page 108

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 2 4.2.2 Setup Setup Disk Make sure that you have all two diskettes available of the “B-SA series Download Program”. Installation Procedure (1) While running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Window s XP, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive. (2) Click on the START button then highl[...]

  • Page 109

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 3 1. First, start the printer in download mode. NOTE : Centronics interface ACK/BUSY timing is different between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and “DOWNLOAD MODE 2”. If data cannot be downloaded in “DOWNLOAD MODE” , choose “DOWNLOAD MODE 2” and retry downloading. DOWNLOAD MODE (default) DOW[...]

  • Page 110

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 4 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. 5. On the main menu screen, [...]

  • Page 111

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 5 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 butt on. The default path setting is completed. This setting will be effective when y ou start up W[...]

  • Page 112

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 6 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 ri ght side of the screen.) Click on the RUN button. 7. When the following message screen appears, click on the Yes button to start the prog[...]

  • Page 113

    4. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD EO13-33002 4.3 Firmware Download 4- 7 8. While the printer is preparing for the downloadi ng, 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 printe r successfully, the display returns[...]

  • Page 114

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.1 System Requirement 5- 1 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 t he RFID-tag embedded label. To properly issue RFID tags, it may be necessary to adj ust the RFID tag position[...]

  • Page 115

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.2 Set Up 5- 2 5.2 Set up Setup Disk The Installation Setup Disk consists of one CD-ROM. 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 “ D :Setup.exe?[...]

  • Page 116

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 3 5.3 Application Functions 5.3.1 Main Menu (1) Front Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 (6) Write Test Button (2) Back Feed amount: +9999 ~ -9999 (7) Read Test Button (3) Number of test tries: 999 ~ 0 (8) Test Stop Button (4) RFID module select (9) Application End B[...]

  • Page 117

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 4 5.3.2 File Menu (1) Log Information Set Displays the Test Information Setting screen s hown below. Make necessary settings and click on the “OK” button. 1) Antenna Kind Information 2) Antenna Position: “Upper”, “Lower”, “In addition to this”[...]

  • Page 118

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 5 (2) Log Save As Saves text data in the “Results” box of the RFID Analyze Tool screen into a text file. (3) Text Capture Saves the test result into a CSV file. Selecting “Text Capture” then “Open” shows “Captur e” in the area indicated by “[...]

  • Page 119

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 6 (5) End (Exit) Exits from the Analyze Tool program. Communication Settings between PC and Printer (Serial Port Setting) Feed Amoun t RFID Module Typ e Tag Type Number of Tries Sheet Count Label Size Command Feed Command Printer type[...]

  • Page 120

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 7 5.3.3 Tool Menu (1) Port Open Opens/closes a port to comm unicate with the printer. • “Serial PortOpen”: The printer port is ready to be op ened. After the port is o p ened, “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 5- 8 (2) CommSetting Makes settings for communication between the PC and the printer. NOTES : 1. In the case of the LAN interf ace, a socket communication is used. 2. Serial port may not be selectable depending on the printer types. 3. The above settings can be [...]

  • Page 122

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 9 (4) Test Option This menu is available only when the U2 type is sele cted. (However, when the U1 type is selected, only the Power Level Change and Level Range are programmable.) PWR Level Change (Power Level Change) When checked, a write o r read test can b[...]

  • Page 123

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 10 (5) Sheet Setting Makes settings for the media to be used. Sheet Inf. 1) 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 2) Size: Label Length 3) Wid[...]

  • Page 124

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 11 (7) Select the printer model Makes a choice of a printer model from Ge t Printer Type menu. Choose “B-SX6T/SX8T”. NOTE : This information can be saved by a parameter save function. (8) Select the test mode This menu is not available.[...]

  • Page 125

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.3 Application Functions 5- 12 5.3.4 Help Menu Displays Printer Version and RFID Module Version. Example 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: Pri nter Information =[...]

  • Page 126

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 13 5.4 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.[...]

  • Page 127

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 14 3. Click on the “Tool” menu, and choose “CommSetting”. CommSetting Tool[...]

  • Page 128

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 15 4. When the “CommSetting” screen appears, perform the serial port or LAN setting in accordance with the settings of the B-SX6T/SX8T printer. NOTES: 1. Choose the port to which the printer is connected. 2. Choose “NON” for the Flow control of the RFID [...]

  • Page 129

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 16 4. Set the following parameters. RFID module type to be analyzed (RFID Module Select) Choose the RFID module to be used fo r the RFID Module Select parameter. B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU: “U1” B-9704-RFID-H1-QM: “H1” B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU/AU/US/CN-R: “U2” B[...]

  • Page 130

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Mar. 26, 2009) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 17 RFID tag type to be analyzed (Tag type) Selectable tag types are different depending on the RFID module types. RFID module type Tag type U1: B-9704-RFID-U1-US/EU ISO18000-6B (U1), EPC Class1 (U1), EPC C1 Gen2 (U1). H1: B-9704-RFID-H1-QM C220 (H1), I-Code (H1)[...]

  • Page 131

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 18 Feed amount range (Front/Back Feed) Set the feed amount range wher e an RFID tag is analyzed. Upper limit (Reverse feed amount ): 0 – 9990 (in units of 0.1 mm) Lower limit (Forward feed amount ): 0 – 9990 (in units of 0.1 mm) The values can be entered by [...]

  • Page 132

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 19 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 wr ite and total number of write performed are shown in the status bar. In the text box abov e the s[...]

  • Page 133

    5.RFID ANALYZE TOOL EO13-33002 (Revision Date: Jul. 24, 2008) 5.4 Operatin Procedure 5- 20 Status ba r Tex t bo x Results bo x Write Test button Status Data A ll read or write test results Read Test button Write/Read Results Box Total number of tests Total numbe r of succeeded tests Feed amount Tag ID Example (U1 module)[...]