TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer

B-SX6T/SX8T-TS12-QM-R/TS12-CN
Key Operation Specification

First Edition: March 10, 2006

Second Edition: July 18, 2008
Third Edition: March 30, 2009
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. SCOPE......................................................................................................................................... 1

2. OUTLINE ..................................................................................................................................... 1

3. OPERATION PANEL .................................................................................................................. 1

4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION .................................................................................... 2

5. ONLINE MODE............................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 KEY FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 LED FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 LCD FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 6
5.4 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE .............................................................................. 7
5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING......................................................................................................... 7
5.5.1 Outline of Threshold Setting ............................................................................................ 8
5.5.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example............................................................................. 8
5.6 RESET.................................................................................................................................... 10
5.7 PARAMETER SETTING......................................................................................................... 11
5.7.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example ............................................................................ 11
5.7.2 Parameter Setting Items .................................................................................................. 15
5.8 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING................................................................................. 19
5.8.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ........................................................ 19
5.8.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items............................................................................... 22
5.9 DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER ........................................................................................ 23
5.9.1 Operation Example of Receive Buffer Dumping .............................................................. 23
5.10 BASIC EXPANSION MODE ................................................................................................... 26
5.11 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SETTING ................................................................................. 27
5.11.1 Operation Example of Automatic Calibration Setting ...................................................... 27
5.12 LAN ENABLE/DISABLE SETTING ......................................................................................... 30
5.12.1 Operation Example of LAN Enable/Disable Setting ......................................................... 30
5.13 REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) SETTING .................................................................................... 32
5.13.1 RTC Setting Operation Example ...................................................................................... 32
5.14 LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS .......................................................................... 35
5.15 LCD MESSAGES IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (UPPER LINE OF LCD) .......................... 38

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6. SYSTEM MODE........................................................................................................................... 40
6.1 OUTLINE OF SYSTEM MODE .............................................................................................. 40
6.2 SELF-TEST...................................................................................................................... 42
6.2.1 Self-test Operation Example ............................................................................................ 42
6.2.2 Self-test Items .................................................................................................................. 46
6.2.2.1 Details of Self-test Result....................................................................................... 51
6.3 VARIOUS PARAMETERS SETTING..................................................................................... 63
6.3.1 Various Parameters Setting Operation Example ............................................................. 63
6.3.2 Details of Various Parameter Setting............................................................................... 68
6.4 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING................................................................................. 80
6.4.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ........................................................ 80
6.4.2 Details of Fine Adjustment Value Setting ........................................................................ 82
6.5 TEST PRINT........................................................................................................................... 90
6.5.1 Test Print Operation Example.......................................................................................... 90
6.5.2 Details of Test Print Setting ............................................................................................. 94
6.5.3 Test Print Samples........................................................................................................... 98
6.6 SENSOR DISPLAY/ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................... 104
6.6.1 Sensor Display/Adjustment Operation Example.............................................................. 104
6.6.2 Details of Sensor Adjustment Value Display ................................................................... 106
6.7 RAM CLEAR........................................................................................................................... 107
6.7.1 RAM Clear Operation Example........................................................................................ 107
6.7.1.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Operation Example ................................................... 109
6.7.2 Details of RAM Clear ....................................................................................................... 110
6.8 IP ADDRESS SETTING ......................................................................................................... 114
6.8.1 IP Address Setting Operation Example ........................................................................... 114
6.8.2 IP Address Setting Operation Flow.................................................................................. 121
6.9 BASIC SETTING .................................................................................................................... 122
6.9.1 BASIC Setting Operation Example .................................................................................. 122
6.10 ADJUSTMENT MODE FOR FACTORY................................................................................. 125
6.11 RFID SETTING....................................................................................................................... 127
6.11.1 RFID Setting Operation Example..................................................................................... 127
6.11.2 Details of RFID Setting .................................................................................................... 130

7. DOWNLOAD MODE.................................................................................................................... 138

Copyright © 2006
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito,Izunokuni-shi,Shizuoka-ken,JAPAN

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1. SCOPE
This specification describes key operations of the B-SX6T-TS12-QM-R or B-SX6T-TS12-CN
(hereinafter referred to as “B-SX6T”) and B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R or B-SX8T-TS12-CN (hereinafter
referred to as “B-SX8T”) general-purpose bar code printers using their keys and the LCD display.

2. OUTLINE
The key operations are performed roughly in two modes: online mode and system mode. In online
mode, where the printer is connected to a host device such as a personal computer, the key operations
are performed mainly to pause or restart the printer and to display printer status messages and error
messages on the LCD. In system mode, the key operations are performed mainly to conduct a self-
test and to make various parameter settings. This specification describes the key operations in these
two modes and in download mode.

For explanation purposes, this specification uses English key names and LCD messages of the B-
SX8T, although other languages are available for key names and LCD messages.

3. OPERATION PANEL

O N L I N E
LCD (16 digits × 2 lines)
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

POWER LED (Green)

ON LINE LED (Green)

ERROR LED (Red)

FEED key

RESTART key

PAUSE key

* The above shows the display of the B-SX8T. For the B-SX6T, the model name is different.

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4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION

[Power OFF]

Turn the power on.

Online mode

While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys, turn the power on.
Simplified System mode

While holding down the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys, turn the power on.
System mode

While holding down the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys, turn the
power on.
Download mode

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 Online mode

[Power OFF]

Turn the power on.

[Online]

[FEED] key
[Feeds one label.]
[PAUSE] key [RESTART] key
[Pause]
Hold down the [PAUSE] key
for a few seconds.
[Transmissive sensor threshold
setting mode]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Reflective sensor threshold

setting mode]
Hold down the [RESTART] key
for a few seconds.
[Reset]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Parameter setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Fine adjustment value setting]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Dump mode]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[BASIC expansion mode]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Automatic calibration mode]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[LAN Enable/Disable setting]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[RTC setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

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 System mode

[Power OFF]
While holding down the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys,
turn the power on.
[RESTART] key

[FEED] key
[Self-test]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Parameter setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Fine adjustment value setting]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Test print]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Sensor display/adjustment]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[RAM clear]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[IP address setting]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[BASIC setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[FOR FACTORY]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[RFID Setting]

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Simplified System mode

[Power OFF]
While holding down the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys,
turn the power on.
[RESTART] key

[FEED] key
[Self-test]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Parameter setting]
[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Fine adjustment value setting]

[RESTART] key [FEED] key

[Test print]

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5. ONLINE MODE
5.1 KEY FUNCTIONS
[FEED] key: (1) Feeds or ejects one label. This key is also used to adjust a label to a proper
position. When the label is not properly positioned, feed one or two blank
labels using this key before printing so that the printer can start printing at the
proper position.
(2) Prints data in the image buffer on one label according to the system mode
setting.
NOTE: When printing is initiated by the [FEED] key, a Clear command or a
drawing command should not be sent during printing, otherwise the
resulting printout will not be satisfactory showing an incorrect layout.
The same may happen if the [FEED] key is pressed to start printing
while data is being drawn in the image buffer.
* For handling of labels having the label pitch of less than 38 mm in cut issue
mode, refer to the parameter setting section.

[RESTART] key: (1) Resumes printing when the printer is in a pause state or an error state.
(2) Restores the same state as when the power is turned off and on again.
(3) Programs various parameters.

[PAUSE] key: (1) Stops printing temporarily.

(2) Programs threshold values.

5.2 LED FUNCTIONS

[POWER] LED: Indicates that the printer power is ON or OFF.
[ON LINE] LED: Indicates that the printer is ready for communication.
[ERROR] LED: Indicates that the printer is in an error state.

5.3 LCD FUNCTIONS

The LCD displays printer status messages.
LCD size: 16 digits × 2 lines

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5.4 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE

Power ON

O N L I N E * This message is displayed while the printer is

idling or printing normally.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

An error occurs.

N O P A P E R 1 2 5 * An error message is displayed when an error

occurs during printing, then the printing stops.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A (The number of remaining labels to be printed is
displayed at the right of the LCD.)

[RESTART] Load label paper and press the [RESTART] key.

O N L I N E * This message is displayed and the printing

resumes.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E 5 2 * When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing,

this message is displayed and the printing stops.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A (The number of remaining labels to be printed is
displayed at the right of the LCD.)

[RESTART] Press the [RESTART] key.

O N L I N E * This message is displayed and the printing

resumes.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

NOTE: [Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed] -

[Number of labels already printed before an error occurred or the printer stopped temporarily]

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5.5 THRESHOLD SETTING
5.5.1 Outline of Threshold Setting

To always start printing at a proper position, the printer automatically corrects a print start
position using a transmissive or reflective sensor. However, the printer sometimes fails to
correct the print start position properly.
For label papers, a transmissive sensor is used to detect a gap between labels. When
preprinted labels are used, transmissivity may vary due to inks used, and the printer may not be
able to correct the print start position properly. For tag papers with black marks printed on the
back side, a reflective sensor is used to detect the black marks. When reflectivity of the area
other than the black marks varies, the printer may not be able to correct the print start position
properly.
In these cases, the printer can correct the print start position properly by using a transmissive
sensor threshold value/reflective sensor threshold value manually determined and stored in a
non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by performing the key operation explained in the subsequent
section, “Threshold Setting Operation Example” and by setting the type of sensor for Issue and
Feed commands to “3: Transmissive Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” or “4:
Reflective Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)”.

5.5.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A (2) Load a preprinted label paper.

(No particular positioning is required.)

[PAUSE] (3) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (4) The printer enters a pause state.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (5) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or

more while the printer is in a pause state.

T R A N S M I S S I V E (6) A sensor, for which a manual threshold value

is to be determined, is displayed.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A A message to select the transmissive sensor is
displayed.
[FEED] (7) Press the [FEED] key.

R E F L E C T I V E (8) A message to select the reflective sensor is

displayed.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[FEED] (9) Press the [FEED] key.

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T R A N S M I S S I V E (10) A message to select the transmissive sensor is
displayed.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (11) Continue holding down the [PAUSE] key.

T R A N S M I S S I V E (12) Release the [PAUSE] key when 1.5 or more

labels are fed to stop printing. (The threshold
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A setting for the selected sensor (transmissive
sensor in this example) is completed.

P A U S E (13) The printer enters a pause state.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (14) Press the [RESTART] key.

O N L I N E (15) Idling

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

Command

O N L I N E (16) The printer starts printing according to a

command sent from a PC.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

<Supplementary Explanations>
(1) When the [PAUSE] key is pressed and released within 3 seconds while the printer is
paused, no action is taken.
(2) To obtain an accurate threshold value, 1.5 or more labels should be fed. (If less than 1.5
labels are fed, the threshold value may not be accurate enough to start printing at a proper
print start position. If the print start position is not correct, the threshold setting operation
should be performed again.)
(3) When the [PAUSE] key is held down for 3 seconds or more with the head lifted, no action is
taken.
(4) While the printer is feeding labels to determine a threshold value, no errors, including paper
end error and cutter error, are detected.
(5) If the printer still does not start printing at the proper print start position after the threshold
setting operation is performed, it can be suspected that a sensor adjustment is not proper.
In this case, readjust the sensor in system mode, then perform the threshold setting
operation again. (When the backing paper of a label paper is too thick, the transmissive
sensor should be readjusted.)
In addition, make sure that the type of sensor for Issue and Feed commands is set to “3:
Transmissive sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” or “4: Reflective sensor (when
using a manual threshold value)”.

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5.6 RESET

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling or printing normally

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E 5 2 * If the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, this

message is displayed and printing stops.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (3) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is in a pause state.

< 1 > R E S E T (4) The reset menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (5) Press the [PAUSE] key.

O N L I N E (6) The printer returns to the same state as when

the power is turned off and on again.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

<Supplementary Explanations>
(1) When pressing the [RESTART] key can clear an error (a recoverable error by the
[RESTART] key), the printer enters reset mode and displays a reset menu when the
[RESTART] key is pressed for 3 seconds or more.
(2) When the [RESTART] key is pressed and released within 3 seconds in an error state or a
pause state, the printer resumes printing. (The reset menu is not displayed on the LCD.)
When the [RESTART] key is pressed in a communication error state or a command error
state, the printer returns to the same state as when the power is turned off and on again,
whether or not the [RESTART] key is held down for 3 seconds or more.

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5.7 PARAMETER SETTING
5.7.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling or printing normally

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E 5 2 (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is a pause state.

< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (9) Character code setting:

Select a character code using the [FEED] and
F O N T C O D E P C - 8 5 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (11) Font zero setting:

Select a style of zero (0) using the [FEED] and
Z E R O F O N T 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (13) RS232C baud rate setting:

Select a baud rate using the [FEED] and
S P E E D 9 6 0 0 b p s [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (15) RS232C data length setting:

Select a data length using the [FEED] and
D A T A L E N G . 8 b i t s [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (17) RS232C stop bit length setting:
Select a stop bit length using the [FEED] and
S T O P B I T 1 b i t [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (19) RS232C parity setting:

Select a parity value using the [FEED] and
P A R I T Y E V E N [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (21) RS232C flow control code setting:

Select a flow control code using the [FEED]
X O N + R E A D Y A U T O and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (23) Setting of LCD language:

Select a LCD language using the [FEED] and
L C D E N G L I S H [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (25) Auto forward wait setting:

Enable/disable the auto forward wait function
F O R W A R D W A I T O F F using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (27) Setting of head up cut in cut issue mode:

Enable/disable the head up cut function in cut
H E A D U P C U T O F F issue mode using the [FEED] and [RESTART]
keys.

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (29) Ribbon saving function setting:

Determine whether or not the ribbon saving
R B N S A V E O N ( T A G ) function is used with the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (31) Control code setting:

Select a control code using the [FEED] and
C O D E E S C , L F , N U L [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (32) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (33) Ribbon type setting:

Select a ribbon type using the [FEED] and
R I B B O N N O N T R A N S [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (34) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (35) Strip wait status setting:
Enable/disable the strip wait status function
P E E L O F F S T S O F F using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (36) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (37) FEED key function setting:

Select a function of the FEED key using the
F E E D K E Y F E E D [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (38) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (39) KANJI code setting:

Select a KANJI code using the [FEED] and
K A N J I C O D E T Y P E 1 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (40) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (41) EURO code setting:

Select a EURO code using the [FEED] and
E U R O C O D E B 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (42) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (43) Auto print head check setting:

Enable/disable the auto print head check using
A U T O H D C H K O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (44) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (45) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing setting:

Select an ACK/BUSY timing using the [FEED]
A C K / B U S Y T Y P E 1 and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (46) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (47) Web printer function setting:

Enable/disable the web printer function using
W E B P R I N T E R O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (48) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (49) Media sensor setting:

Select a media sensor type using the [FEED]
S E N S P O S I C E N T E R and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (50) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (51) Input prime setting:

Enable/disable the input prime function using
I N P U T P R I M E O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (52) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (53) Expansion I/O interface setting:
Select an expansion I/O interface using the
E X . I / O T Y P E 1 [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (54) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (55) Plug & Play setting:

Enable/disable the Plug & Play function using
P L U G & P L A Y O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (56) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (57) Label end/ribbon end setting:

Select a label end/ribbon end operation using
L B L / R B N E N D T Y P 1 the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (58) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (59) Pre-strip setting:

P R E P E E L O F F O F F

[PAUSE] (60) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (61) Reverse feed speed setting:

Select a reverse feed speed using the [FEED]
B A C K S P E E D S T D and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (62) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (63) MaxiCode specification setting:

Select a type of MaxiCode specification using
M A X I C O D E T Y P E 1 the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (64) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (65) Strip motor torque setting:

P E E L O F F T R Q R 0

[PAUSE] (66) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (67) Stabilizer function setting:

Select whether to use the stabilizer function
S T A B I L I Z E R O N using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (68) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (69) System mode password operation setting:

Select the system mode password operation
P A S S W O R D O F F - - - - using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (70) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (71) The parameter setting menu is displayed.

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5.7.2 Parameter Setting Items
For details, refer to the section, “6.3 VARIOUS PARAMETER SETTING”.
(1) Character code (FONT CODE)
• PC-850
• PC-852
• PC-857
• PC-8
• PC-851
• PC-855
• PC-1250
• PC-1251
• PC-1252
• PC-1253
• PC-1254
• PC-1257
• LATIN9
• Arabic
• PC-866
• UTF-8
(2) Character zero (ZERO FONT)
• 0 (without slash)
• 0 (with slash)
(3) RS-232C baud rate (SPEED)
• 2400 bps
• 4800 bps
• 9600 bps
• 19200 bps
• 38400 bps
• 115200 bps
(4) RS-232C data length (DATA LENG.)
• 7 bits
• 8 bits
(5) RS-232C stop bit length (STOP BIT)
• 1 bit
• 2 bits
(6) RS-232C parity (PARITY)
• NONE (No parity)
• EVEN
• ODD

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(7) RS-232C flow control code (XON+READY)
• XON/XOFF protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off.)
• READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off.)
• XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol (An XON is output when the power is on
and an XOFF is output when the power is
off)
• XON/XOFF protocol (An XON is output when the power is on
and an XOFF is output when the power is
off)
• RTS protocol (An XON is not output when the power is
on and an XOFF is not output when the
power is off)
(8) LCD language (LCD)
• ENGLISH
• GERMAN
• FRENCH
• DUTCH
• SPANISH
• JAPANESE
• ITALIAN
NOTE: Japanese character codes are slightly different from those of other languages.
For details, refer to the External Equipment Interface Specification (EAA-2298).
(9) Auto forward wait (FORWARD WAIT)
• ON: The auto forward wait function is enabled.
• POSITION: A fine adjustment value for a stop position after a forward feed is set.
• OFF: The auto forward wait function is disabled.
NOTE: When the auto forward wait parameter is set to ON, the printer enters a pause
state after a label is issued. The printer automatically starts to feed the label
approximately 14 mm forward when a time of 1 second or more passes in the
pause state, then stops.
(10) Head up cut in cut issue mode (HEAD UP CUT)
• ON (Activated: Head up is performed.)
• OFF (Not activated: Head up is not performed.)
(11) Ribbon saving function (RBN SAVE)
• ON (TAG) (Activated: when the head lever position is “TAG”)
• ON (LBL) (Activated: when the head lever position is “LABEL”)
• OFF (Not activated)
(12) Control code (CODE)
• Automatic selection (ESC, LF, NUL/{ | })
• Manual selection (ESC, LF, NUL method)
• Manual selection ({ | } method)
• Any code set
(13) Ribbon type (RIBBON)
• TRANS (Transparent ribbon)
• NON TRANS (Non-transparent ribbon)

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(14) Strip wait status (PEEL OFF STS)
• OFF: The strip wait status function is disabled.
• ON: The strip wait status function is enabled.
(15) FEED key function (FEED KEY)
• FEED: Feeds one label.
• PRINT: Prints data in the image buffer on one label.
(16) KANJI code (KANJI CODE)
• TYPE1 (For Windows codes)
• TYPE2 (For original codes)
(17) EURO code (EURO CODE)
• 20H to FFH
(18) Auto print head check (AUTO HD CHK)
• ON: An auto print head check is performed when the power is turned on.
• OFF: An auto print head check is not performed when the power is turned on.
(19) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing (ACK/BUSY)
• TYPE1 BUSY goes low at the same time as when ACK goes high.
• TYPE2 BUSY goes low at the same time as when ACK goes low.
(20) Web printer function (WEB PRINTER)
• ON: The web printer function is enabled.
• OFF: The web printer function is disabled.
(21) Media sensor (SENS POSI)
• CENTER (Fixed sensor)
• EDGE (Movable sensor)
(22) Input prime (INPUT PRIME)
• OFF: The reset process is not performed.
• ON: The reset process is performed.
(23) Expansion I/O interface (EX. I/O)
• TYPE1: Standard mode
• TYPE2: In-line mode
(24) Plug & Play (PLUG & PLAY)
• ON: A Plug & Play operation is performed.
• OFF: A Plug & Play operation is performed.
(25) Label end/ribbon end (LBL/RBN END)
• TYPE1: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, the printer stops even if it is
printing.
• TYPE2: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, the printer prints the current label
as far as possible, then stops.
(26) Pre-strip (PRE PEEL OFF)
• OFF: A pre-strip operation is not performed.
(27) Reverse feed speed (BACK SPEED)
• STD: 3 ips
• LOW: 2 ips

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(28) MaxiCode specification (MAXI CODE)
• TYPE1: Compatible with a current version
• TYPE2: Special specification
(29) Strip motor torque (PEEL OFF TRQ)
• R0: For standard papers
(30) Stabilizer function (STABILIZER)
• ON: Enabled only in direct thermal print mode and disabled in transfer thermal print
mode
• OFF: Not enabled
(31) System mode password operation setting (PASSWORD)

• OFF: Password is not asked to enter the system mode.

• ON: Password is asked to enter the system mode.

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5.8 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING
5.8.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (9) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (11) Feed fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
F E E D A D J . + 1 0 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (13) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
C U T A D J . + 5 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (15) Reverse feed fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
B A C K A D J . - 3 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (17) X-coordinate fine adjustment:
Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
X A D J U S T + 5 0 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (19) Print density fine adjustment

(Thermal transfer print mode):
T O N E A D J . < T > + 3 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (21) Print density fine adjustment

(Direct thermal print mode):
T O N E A D J . < D > - 2 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (23) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment

(Take-up):
R B N A D J < F W > - 1 0 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (25) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment

(Feed):
R B N A D J < B K > - 5 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (27) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine

adjustment:
T H R E S H O L D < R > 1 . 0 V Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (29) Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine

adjustment:
T H R E S H O L D < T > 1 . 4 V Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (31) The find adjustment value setting menu is

displayed.

[RESTART] (32) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (33) The parameter setting menu is displayed.

[RESTART] (34) Press the [RESTART] key.

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< 1 > R E S E T (35) The reset menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (36) Press the [PAUSE] key.

O N L I N E (37) The printer returns to the same state as when

the power is turned off and on again.
B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

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5.8.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items

For details, refer to the section, “6.4 VARIOUS FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING”.
(1) Feed fine adjustment (FEED ADJ.)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (in 0.1 mm units)
(2) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment (CUT ADJ.)
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm (in 0.1 mm units)
(3) Reverse feed fine adjustment (BACK ADJ.)
-9.9 mm to +9.9 mm (in 0.1 mm units)
(4) X-coordinate fine adjustment (X ADJUST)
-99.9 mm to +99.9 mm (in 0.1 mm units)
(5) Print density fine adjustment (Thermal transfer print mode) (TONE ADJ.<T>)
-10 step to +10 step (in units of 1 step)
(6) Print density fine adjustment (Direct thermal print mode) (TONE ADJ.<D>)
-10 step to +10 step (in units of 1 step)
(7) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Take-up) (RBN ADJ <FW>)
-15 step to +0 step (in units of 1 step)
(8) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Feed) (RBN ADJ <BK>)
-15 step to +10 step (in units of 1 step)
(9) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD <R>)
0.0 V to 4.0 V (in 0.1 V units)
(10) Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD <T>)
0.0 V to 4.0 V (in 0.1 V units)

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5.9 DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER
5.9.1 Operation Example of Receive Buffer Dumping

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (9) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (11) The receive buffer dumping menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (13) Setting of receive buffer to be dumped:

Select a receive buffer to be dumped using the
B U F F E R R S - 2 3 2 C [FEED] and [RESTART] keys

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (15) Print method setting:

Select a print method using the [FEED] and
P R I N T O N D E M A N D [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 4 > D U M P M O D E (17) Start of printing receive buffer data

N O W P R I N T I N G . . .
(18) 166 lines of data are printed.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (19) Print method setting:

Select a print method using the [FEED] and
P R I N T O N D E M A N D [RESTART] keys.

[RESTART] (20) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (21) Print method setting:

Select a print method using the [FEED] and
P R I N T A L L [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (23) Start of printing the remaining receive buffer

data
N O W P R I N T I N G . . .
(24) All of the remaining data is printed.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (25) After printing is completed, the display is

returned to the receive buffer dumping menu.

Receive buffer (BUFFER)

RESTART • RS-232C RS-232C receive buffer

• CENTRO. Centronics receive buffer
FEED • NETWORK Network I/F receive buffer
• BASIC1 Buffer between the BASIC interpreter I/F and the Interpreter
• BASIC2 Buffer between the BASIC interpreter and the printer
• USB USB receive buffer
• RF-ID RFID receive buffer

Print method (PRINT)

RESTART • ON DEMAND Prints 166 lines of data (approx. 50 cm), then stops.
• ALL Prints all data in the receive buffer, then stops.
FEED

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Data in the receive buffer is printed in the format below.

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 ................
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
30 7C 7D 7B 44 30 37 37 30 2C 31 31 30 30 2C 30 0|}{D0760,1100,0
37 34 30 7C 7D 7B 43 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 33 740|}{C|}{LC;003
30 2C 30 30 32 30 2C 30 30 33 30 2C 30 36 36 30 0,0020,0030,0660
2C 30 2C 32 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 37 30 2C 30 ,0,2|}{LC;0070,0
30 32 30 2C 30 30 37 30 2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 2C 020,0070,0660,0,
Feed
39 7C 7D 7B 4C 43 3B 30 30 35 30 2C 30 30 32 30 9|}{LC;0050,0020 direction

44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 7C 7D 7B 50 43 31 30 3B 30 DEFGHIJ|}{PC10;0

33 35 30 2C 30 34 30 30 2C 31 2C 31 2C 4B 2C 30 350,0400,1,1,K,0

30 2C 42 3D 41 42 43 44 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 0,B=ABCDefghijkl

6D 6E 6F 70 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 32 3B 30 33 33 30 mnop|}{PV02;0330

2C 30 36 36 30 2C 30 32 37 30 2C 30 32 35 30 2C ,0660,0270,0250,

41 2C 30 30 2C 42 3D 42 7C 7D 7B 50 56 30 33 3B A,00,B=B|}{PV03;

3B 30 39 30 30 2C 30 31 38 30 2C 54 2C 48 2C 30 ;0900,0180,T,H,0

35 2C 41 2C 30 3D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 5,A,0=1234567890

41 42 43 44 45 7C 7D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ABCDE|}.........

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 Print conditions:
• Print width: Approximately 100 mm
• Sensor: Not used
• Print speed: 4 ips
• A currently selected print mode (thermal transfer/direct thermal) is used.
• Data of 16 bytes is printed on one line.
• Data is printed, starting from new data to old data.
• Data pointed by a receive buffer write pointer is printed in bold type.

Size of receive buffer

RS-232C: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines)
Centronics: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines)
Network I/F: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines)
BASIC1: 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)
BASIC2: 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)
USB: 1 MB (Max. 65536 lines)
RFID 8 KB (Max. 512 lines)

NOTES:
1. To print all data in a receive buffer, the following label length is required.
RS-232C: 198.2 m
Centronics: 198.2 m
Network I/F: 198.2 m
BASIC1: 2m
BASIC2: 2m
USB: 198.2 m
RFID 2m

2. If an error occurs during printing in receive buffer dump mode, the printer displays an
error message, then stops. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key, and the
display is returned to the receive buffer dumping menu “<4> DUMP MODE”. After the
error is cleared, data is not automatically reprinted.

5.10 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.
- The BASIC enable setting mode is selected.
The basic expansion mode ends when the basic expansion program is exited.

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5.11 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SETTING

5.11.1 Operation Example of Automatic Calibration Setting

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling or printing normally

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (9) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > D U M P M O D E (11) The receive buffer dumping menu is displayed.

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > E X P A N D M O D E (13) The BASIC expansion mode menu is

displayed.

[FEED] (14) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > A U T O C A L I B (15) The automatic calibration menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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 < 6 > A U T O C A L I B (17) The current setting is displayed.

O F F

[FEED] [RESTART] (18) Change the setting using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B (19) The new setting is displayed.

O N T R A N S .

[FEED] [RESTART] (20) Change the setting using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
< 6 > A U T O C A L I B (21) The new setting is displayed

O N R E F L E C T

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.

< 6 > A U T O C A L I B (23) The automatic calibration menu is displayed.

Automatic calibration setting (AUTO CALIB)

RESTART • OFF Disabled

• ON TRANS. The transmissive sensor is enabled.
FEED • ON REFLECT The reflective sensor is enabled.

Explanation of operation
(1) When AUTO CALIB is enabled, automatic calibration starts at open/close of the head after the
power is turned on.
(2) When AUTO CALIB is enabled, operation parameters specified by commands, including paper
length, effective print length, and sensor type, are ignored.
(3) When ON REFLECT is selected, an area of the lowest sensor input value is regarded as a black
mark. A threshold value for the black mark is determined by adding a reflective sensor’s finely
adjusted manual threshold value to the lowest input value.
(4) When ON TRANS. is selected, an area of the highest sensor input value is regarded as a gap. A
threshold value for the gap is determined by deducting a transmissive sensor’s finely adjusted
manual threshold value from the lowest input value.

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(5) Samples of the sensor input value are taken until paper is fed 160.0 mm after the start of operation
and the threshold value is determined. If two or more black marks/gaps have been found, the
paper length is calculated and the paper feed stops having 1 mm distance to the trailing edge of a
measured black mark/gap.
(6) If the second black mark/gap has not been found under the above conditions, the paper feed
continues. If the second black mark/gap is not found even after paper is fed at a maximum of 500
mm, it is regarded as a paper feed jam and the paper feed stops.
(7) Paper pitch to be supported is 10.0 mm to 150.0 mm.
(8) When the cutter is installed and a previous issue was performed in cut issue mode, paper is cut
and ejected after automatic calibration completes.
(9) When the automatic calibration is in operation, paper does not stop at a strip position even in strip
or special strip mode.
(10) When the automatic calibration is in operation, a label end error or head open error causes the
printer to stop. Opening the head can clear the error and the automatic calibration resumes.
(11) Whenever the automatic calibration is in operation, the ribbon is driven. Even when no ribbon is
detected, it does not cause a ribbon error. No ribbon is included in the operation conditions after
the automatic calibration completes
(12) When the automatic calibration is in operation, ribbon saving function is disabled even if its
parameter is set to ON.
(13) When the printing speed is set to 8”/sec., it will be automatically changed to 4”/sec. during an
automatic calibration.
(14) An automatic forward feed is not performed immediately after an automatic calibration, even if the
auto forward wait parameter is set to ON.

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5.12 LAN ENABLE/DISABLE SETTING
5.12.1 Operation Example of LAN Enable/Disable Setting

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling or printing normally

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A
(4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds
or more while the printer is in a pause state.
[RESTART]

< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[RESTART] (6) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (7) The RTC setting menu is displayed.

[RESTART] (8) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > L A N (9) LAN enable/disable setting menu display

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > L A N (11) The current setting is displayed.

O N S N M P O N
(12) Change the setting from LAN ON to OFF using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[FEED] [RESTART]

< 7 > L A N (13) The new setting is displayed.

O F F
(14) Change the setting from LAN OFF to ON using
the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[FEED] [RESTART]

< 7 > L A N (15) The new setting is displayed.

O N S N M P O N
(16) Change the setting from SNMP ON to OFF
using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.
[FEED] [RESTART]

< 7 > L A N (17) The new setting is displayed.

O N S N M P O F F

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 [PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > L A N (19) LAN enable/disable setting menu display

LAN enable/disable (LAN)

RESTART • OFF Disabled

• ON SNMP ON LAN is enabled, SNMP is enabled.
FEED • ON SNMP OFF LAN is enabled, SNMP is disabled.

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5.13 REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) SETTING
5.13.1 RTC Setting Operation Example

Power ON

O N L I N E (1) Idling or printing normally

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

P A U S E (3) “PAUSE” is displayed.

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A

[RESTART] (4) Hold down the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds

or more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T (5) The reset menu is displayed.

[RESTART] (6) Press the [RESTART]] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (7) RTC setting menu display

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (9) The current date (Year/Month/Day) is

displayed.
D A T E 0 5 / 0 1 / 0 1

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (11) Change the year using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
D A T E Y 0 5 / 0 1 / 0 1

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (13) Change the month using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
D A T E M 0 6 / 0 1 / 0 1

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 8 > R T C S E T (15) Change the day using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
D A T E D 0 5 / 0 3 / 0 1

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.

< 8 > R T C S E T (17) The current time is displayed.

T I M E 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (19) Change the hour using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
T I M E H 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (21) Change the minute using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
T I M E M 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (23) Change the second using the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.
T I M E S 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.

< 8 > R T C S E T (25) The low battery check setting menu is

displayed.
L O W B A T T . C H E C K

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (27) The current setting is displayed.

Change the setting using the [FEED] and
L O W B A T T . O F F [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.

< 8 > R T C S E T (29) The RTC data renewal timing setting menu is
displayed.
R E N E W A L

[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > R T C S E T (31) The current setting is displayed.

Change the setting using the [FEED] and
R E N E W A L B A T C H [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (32) Press the [PAUSE] key to save the setting.

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 < 8 > R T C S E T (33) The current date is displayed.

D A T E 0 6 / 0 3 / 0 1

[FEED] [RESTART] (34) Press the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

< 8 > R T C S E T (35) The RTC setting menu is displayed.

RTC low battery check (LOWBATT. CHECK)

RESTART • OFF Disabled

• ON Enabled
FEED

RTC data renewal timing (RENEWAL)

RESTART • BATCH Per batch

• PAGE Per page
FEED

NOTES:

• Be sure to load the battery whenever the RTC data is used.

• If the battery is not loaded or the battery voltage is low, the RTC data is erased at the power off time.
• When the low battery check function is set to ON, the printer stops at the power on time due to a
“LOW BATTERY” error if the battery voltage is 1.9V or less. As a restart is invalidated in this case,
hold down the [RESTART] key to cause the printer to enter <1>RESET mode, access the Real Time
Clock setting mode, and set the low battery function to OFF.
• The factory setting for the low battery check function is OFF.
• To enable the real time clock function, set the low battery check to ON.
• 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.
• When the RTC data renewal timing is set to “PAGE”, the printer stops between labels ignoring the on-
the-fly issue even when an Issue command is sent to print more than one label.

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5.14 LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS
The model and a firmware version are displayed on the lower line of the LCD.
Recoverable Acceptance of
LCD Messages on LED Indication by the Status Request
Upper line [RESTART] and
No. Printer Status key Reset
(English) POWER ON LINE ERROR Yes/No Commands
Yes/No

1 ON LINE { { z Online mode - Yes

ON LINE {  z Online mode - Yes
(Communicating)
2 HEAD OPEN { z z The head was opened in online - Yes
mode.
3 PAUSE **** { z z Pause state Yes Yes
4 COMMS ERROR { z { A parity error or a framing error Yes Yes
occurred during communication
by RS-232C.
5 PAPER JAM **** { z { A paper jam occurred during Yes Yes
paper feed.
6 CUTTER ERROR**** { z { An abnormal condition Yes Yes
occurred at the cutter.
7 NO PAPER **** { z { The label has run out. Yes Yes
8 NO RIBBON **** { z { The ribbon has run out. Yes Yes
9 HEAD OPEN **** { z { A feed or an issue was Yes Yes
attempted with the head
opened.
(except when the [FEED] key is
pressed or in expansion I/O
operation mode)
10 HEAD ERROR { z { A broken dot error occurred in Yes Yes
the thermal head.
11 EXCESS HEAD TEMP { z { The thermal head temperature No Yes
is excessively high.
12 RIBBON ERROR**** { z { An abnormal condition Yes Yes
occurred in the sensor used for
determining a torque for the
ribbon motor.
13 LOW BATTERY { z { The voltage of the battery No Yes
connected to the real time
clock is approximately 1.9 V or
less.
14 SAVING #### &&&& { { z In writable character or PC - Yes
command save mode
15 FLASH WRITE ERR. { z { An error occurred in writing No Yes
data into memory for storage
(flash ROM on the CPU board).
16 FORMAT ERROR { z { An error occurred in formatting No Yes
memory for storage (flash ROM
on the CPU board).
17 FLASH CARD FULL { z { Saving failed because of an No Yes
insufficient capacity of memory
for storage (flash ROM on the
CPU board).

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 Recoverable Acceptance of
LCD Messages on LED Indication by the Status Request
Upper line [RESTART] and
No. Printer Status key Reset
(English) POWER ON LINE ERROR Yes/No Commands
Yes/No

18 Display of error { z { A command error occurred in Yes Yes

command analyzing a command.
(See NOTE 1.)
19 POWER FAILURE { z { A momentary power No No
interruption occurred.
20 INITIALIZING… { z z Memory for storage is being – –
initialized.
(Initialization is carried out for a
maximum of approximately 15
seconds.)
21 EEPROM ERROR { z { Data cannot be read No No
from/written to a backup
EEPROM properly.
22 SYSTEM ERROR { z { When the following abnormal No No
operations are performed, a
system error occurs:
(a) Command fetch from an
odd address
(b) Access to word data at an
odd address
(c) Access to long-word data
at an odd address
(d) Access to the area of
80000000H to
FFFFFFFFH in the logic
space in user mode.
(e) An undefined instruction in
an area other than a delay
slot was decoded.
(f) An undefined instruction in
a delay slot was decoded.
(g) An instruction to rewrite a
delay slot was decoded.
23 100BASE LAN { z z The 100BASE LAN is being – –
INITIALIZING… initialized.
24 DHCP CLIENT { z z The DHCP client is being – –
INITIALIZING… initialized.
* When the DHCP function is
enabled.
25 RFID WRITE ERROR { z { The printer did not succeed Yes Yes
in writing data onto an RFID
tag after having retried for a
specified times.
26 RFID ERROR { z { The printer cannot No Yes
communicate with an RFID
module.
27 INPUT PASSWORD { z z The printer is waiting for a No No
password to be entered.

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 Recoverable Acceptance of
LCD Messages on LED Indication by the Status Request
Upper line [RESTART] and
No. Printer Status key Reset
(English) POWER ON LINE ERROR Yes/No Commands
Yes/No

28 PASSWORD INVALID { z z Password entered was not No No

Please Power OFF correct consecutively for
(This message is three times.
displayed on two lines)

NOTE 1: When a command produces an error, 16 bytes of the command code of the erroneous
command are displayed on the upper line of the LCD. (However, [LF] and [NUL] are not
displayed.)
[Example 1] [ESC] PC001; 0A00, 0300, 2, 2, A, 00, B [LF] [NUL]
Command error
LCD display
PC001;0A00,0300,
B-SX8T V1.0A

[Example 2] [ESC] T20 G30 [LF] [NUL]

Command error
LCD display
T20G30
B-SX8T V1.0A

[Example 3] [ESC] XR; 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200, 1 [LF] [NUL]

Command error
LCD display
XR;0200,0300,045
B-SX8T V1.0A

NOTE 2: When a command error is displayed, “? (3FH)” is displayed for codes other than 20H to 7FH
and A0H to DFH.

NOTE 3: {: ON
: Blinking
z: OFF
****: Number of remaining labels to be printed to 9999 (in units of 1 label/tag)
####: Remaining memory capacity of PC save area of a flash memory on the CPU:
0 to 3072 (in K bytes)
&&&&: Remaining memory capacity of writable character storage area for a flash memory on the
CPU 0 to 3072 (in K bytes)

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5.15 LCD MESSAGES IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (UPPER LINE ON LCD)

No. ENGLISH No. GERMAN No. FRENCH

1 ON LINE 1 ON LINE 1 PRETE
2 HEAD OPEN 2 KOPF OFFEN 2 TETE OUVERTE
3 PAUSE **** 3 PAUSE **** 3 PAUSE ****
4 COMMS ERROR 4 UEBERTR.-FEHLER 4 ERR. COMMUNICAT.
5 PAPER JAM **** 5 PAPIERSTAU **** 5 PB. PAPIER ****
6 CUTTER ERROR**** 6 MESSERFEHL. **** 6 PB. CUTTER ****
7 NO PAPER **** 7 PAPIERENDE **** 7 FIN PAPIER ****
8 NO RIBBON **** 8 FARBB.-ENDE **** 8 FIN RUBAN ****
9 HEAD OPEN **** 9 KOPF OFFEN **** 9 TETE OUVERTE****
10 HEAD ERROR 10 KOPF DEFEKT 10 ERREUR TETE
11 EXCESS HEAD TEMP 11 KOPF UEBERHITZT 11 TETE TROP CHAUDE
12 RIBBON ERROR**** 12 FB-FEHLER **** 12 ERREUR RUBAN****
13 LOW BATTERY 13 LOW BATTERY 13 LOW BATTERY
14 SAVING #### &&&& 14 SP.-MOD #### &&&& 14 MEM LIB #### &&&&
15 FLASH WRITE ERR. 15 FLASH FEHLER 15 ERREUR MEM FLASH
16 FORMAT ERROR 16 FORMATFEHLER 16 ERREUR DE FORMAT
17 FLASH CARD FULL 17 FLASH ZU KLEIN 17 MEM INSUFFISANTE
18 INITIALIZING... 18 INITIALIZING... 18 INITIALIZING...
19 POWER FAILURE 19 POWER FAILURE 19 POWER FAILURE
20 EEPROM ERROR 20 EEPROM ERROR 20 EEPROM ERROR
21 SYSTEM ERROR 21 SYSTEM ERROR 21 SYSTEM ERROR
22 RFID WRITE ERROR 22 RFID WRITE ERROR 22 RFID WRITE ERROR
23 RFID ERROR 23 RFID ERROR 23 RFID ERROR
24 INPUT PASSWORD 24 INPUT PASSWORD 24 INPUT PASSWORD
25 PASSWORD INVALID 25 PASSWORD INVALID 25 PASSWORD INVALID

No. DUTCH No. SPANISH No. JAPANESE

1 IN LIJN 1 ON LINE 1
2 KOP OPEN 2 CABEZAL ABIERTO 2
3 PAUZE **** 3 PAUSA **** 3
4 COMM. FOUT 4 ERROR COMUNICACI 4
5 PAPIER VAST **** 5 ATASCO PAPEL**** 5
6 SNIJMES FOUT**** 6 ERROR CORTAD**** 6
7 PAPIER OP **** 7 SIN PAPEL **** 7
8 LINT OP **** 8 SIN CINTA **** 8
9 KOP OPEN **** 9 CABEZA ABIER**** 9
10 PRINTKOP DEFECT 10 ERROR DE CABEZAL 10
11 TEMP. FOUT 11 TEMP.CABEZA ALTA 11
12 LINT FOUT **** 12 ERROR CINTA **** 12
13 LOW BATTERY 13 LOW BATTERY 13
14 MEM #### &&&& 14 SALVAR #### &&&& 14
15 FLASH MEM FOUT 15 ERROR ESCRITURA 15
16 FORMAAT FOUT 16 ERROR DE FORMATO 16
17 GEHEUGEN VOL 17 MEMORIA INSUFICI 17
18 INITIALIZING... 18 INITIALIZING... 18
19 POWER FAILURE 19 POWER FAILURE 19
20 EEPROM ERROR 20 EEPROM ERROR 20
21 SYSTEM ERROR 21 SYSTEM ERROR 21
22 RFID WRITE ERROR 22 RFID WRITE ERROR 22
23 RFID ERROR 23 RFID ERROR 23
24 INPUT PASSWORD 24 INPUT PASSWORD 24
25 PASSWORD INVALID 25 PASSWORD INVALID 25
* Japanese messages are omitted here.

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No. Italian
1 PRONTA
2 TESTA APERTA
3 PAUSA ****
4 ERR. COMUNICAZ.
5 CARTA INCEP.****
6 ERR. TAGL. ****
7 NO CARTA ****
8 NO NASTRO ****
9 TESTA APERTA****
10 ERROR TESTA
11 TEMP. TESTA ALTA
12 ERR. NASTRO ****
13 LOW BATTERY
14 SALVA #### &&&&
15 ERR.SCRITT.CARD
16 ERR. FORMATTAZ.
17 MEM. CARD PIENA
18 INITIALIZING...
19 POWER FAILURE
20 EEPROM ERROR
21 SYSTEM ERROR
22 RFID WRITE ERROR
23 RFID ERROR
24 INPUT PASSWORD
25 PASSWORD INVALID

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6. SYSTEM MODE
6.1 OUTLINE OF SYSTEM MODE
In this mode, self-test and parameter settings are performed. Described below is the key operation
procedure in system mode.
zSystem mode for service persons and system administrators (All menu items are available.)

Power OFF

While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys down, turn the power on.
[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Printing of maintenance counter values and various parameter

values
[RESTART] [FEED] Printer self-test operation and printing of results
Thermal head check

<2>PARAMETER SET Character code, Character zero, RS232C baud rate, RS232C data
length, RS232C stop bit length, RS232C parity, RS232C flow control
code, LCD language, Auto forward wait, Head up cut in cut issue mode,
Ribbon saving function, Control code, Ribbon type, Strip wait status,
FEED key function, KANJI code, EURO code, Auto print head check,
Centronics ACK/BUSY timing, Web printer function, Media sensor, Input
[RESTART] [FEED] prime, Expansion I/O interface, Plug & Play, Label end/ribbon end, Pre-
strip, Reverse feed speed, MaxiCode specification, Strip motor torque,
Stabilizer function, System mode password operation setting

<3>ADJUST SET Feed fine adjustment, Cut (strip) position fine adjustment, Reverse
feed fine adjustment, X-coordinate fine adjustment, Print density fine
adjustment (Thermal transfer/Direct thermal print mode), Ribbon
motor drive voltage fine adjustment, Reflective sensor manual
[RESTART] [FEED] threshold fine adjustment, Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine
adjustment

<4>TEST PRINT Test print condition parameters, 1-dot slant line print, 3-dot slant line
print, Character print, Bar code print, Non-printing, Assembly process
[RESTART] [FEED] automatic print (Transmissive sensor/Reflective sensor), Line print for
assembly process

<5>SENSOR ADJ. Thermal head temperature sensor display, Open-air temperature

sensor display, Reflective sensor display/adjustment,
[RESTART] [FEED] Transmissive sensor display/adjustments,
Sensor status without paper

<6>RAM CLEAR Maintenance counter clear, Various parameter clear

[RESTART] [FEED]
<7>IP ADDRESS Printer IP address setting, Gateway IP address setting,
Subnet mask setting, Socket communication port number setting,
[RESTART] [FEED]
DHCP setting, DHCP client ID setting, DHCP host name setting
<8>BASIC BASIC setting, BASIC file browser, BASIC trace setting,
BASIC expansion mode
[RESTART] [FEED]
<9>FOR FACTORY Optional check for the process

Continued on the following page.

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Continued from the previous page.
RFID read test, RFID module type selection,
[RESTART] [FEED] RFID tag type selection, Max. number of RFID issue retries, RFID error
tag detection, Max. number of RFID read retries, RFID read retry time-
<10>RFID out, Max. number of RFID write retries, RFID write retry time-out, RFID
adjustment for retry, RFID wireless power level, AGC threshold setting, Q
[FEED]
value, AGC threshold for data write, AGC threshold lower limit for retry,
Hibiki tag multi-word write, Password to protect error tag detection,
Access password setting, Automatic unlock function setting

zSystem mode for users (Available menu items are limited.)

Power OFF

While holding the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys down, turn the power on.

[RESTART]

<1>DIAG. Printing of maintenance counter values and various parameter

values, Printer self-test operation and printing of results
[RESTART] [FEED] Thermal head broken dots check

<2>PARAMETER SETTING Ribbon saving function

[RESTART] [FEED]

<3>ADJUST SET Feed fine adjustment, Cut (strip) position fine adjustment,
Reverse feed fine adjustment, X-coordinate fine adjustment, Print
density fine adjustment (Thermal transfer/Direct thermal print
mode), Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment, Transmissive
[RESTART] [FEED] sensor manual threshold fine adjustment, Reflective sensor
manual threshold fine adjustment

<4>TEST PRINT Test print condition parameters, 1-dot slant line print, 3-dot slant
line print, Character print, Bar code print, Non-printing, Assembly
[FEED] process automatic print (Transmissive sensor/Reflective sensor),
Line print for assembly process

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6.2 SELF-TEST
6.2.1 Self-test Operation Example
(1) Printing of maintenance counter values, various parameter values, and automatic self-test
result

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (4) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (5) Print type setting mode

P R T T Y P E T R A N S F R

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (7) Issue type setting mode

T Y P E [ S ] N O C U T

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (9) Print mode for maintenance counter values

and various parameter values
M A I N T E N A N C E C O N T

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (11) A check of maintenance counter values and

various parameter values starts.
C H E C K I N G & P R I N T
(12) The results are printed out.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (13) The self-test menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (15) Print type setting mode

P R T T Y P E T R A N S F R

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (17) Issue type setting mode

T Y P E [ S ] N O C U T

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (19) Automatic self-test mode

A U T O D I A G N O S T I C

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (21) Start of automatic self-test

C H E C K I N G & P R I N T
(22) The results are printed out.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (23) The self-test menu is displayed.

Print type (PRT TYPE)

RESTART
• TRANSFR (Thermal transfer printing: Transparent ribbon)
FEED • NO TRAN (Thermal transfer printing: Non-transparent ribbon)
• DIRECT (Direct thermal printing)

Issue type (TYPE)

RESTART • [S]NO CUT (Batch issue)

• [C]WITH CUT (Issue with a cut)
FEED

NOTE: When an error occurs while printing the result of a self-test, an error message is
displayed and printing stops. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key, then
the system mode menu is displayed again. Printing is not automatically resumed after
the error is cleared.

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 (2) Thermal head check

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[PAUSE] (4) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (5) Print type setting mode

P R T T Y P E T R A N S F R

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (7) Issue type setting mode

T Y P E [ S ] N O C U T

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (9) Print mode for maintenance counter values

and various parameter values
M A I N T E N A N C E C O N T

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (11) Automatic self-test mode

A U T O D I A G N O S T I C

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (13) Auto print head check mode

H E A D C H E C K

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (15) Start of auto print head check

C H E C K I N G

[When a broken dot error is not found]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (16) The results are displayed. (Normal end)

N O R M A L E N D

[PAUSE] (17) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (18) The self-test menu is displayed.

[When a broken
dot error is found]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (16’) The results are displayed. (Error end)

H E A D E R R O R

[PAUSE] (17’) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (18’) The self-test menu is displayed.

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6.2.2 Self-test Items

(1) Printing of maintenance counter values and various parameter values

c Maintenance counter values
• Total label distance covered (cannot be cleared)
• Label distance covered
• Print distance
• Cut count
• Head up and down cycle count
• Ribbon motor drive time
• Solenoid drive time for head up
• RS-232C hardware error count
• System error count
• Momentary power interruption count
d Various parameter values
[Value programmed on the PC]
• Feed fine adjustment value
• Cut (strip) position fine adjustment value
• Reverse feed fine adjustment value
• Print density fine adjustment value (Thermal transfer print mode)
• Print density fine adjustment value (Direct thermal print mode)
• Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Take-up)
• Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Feed)
[Value programmed using the keys]
• Feed fine adjustment value
• Cut (strip) position fine adjustment value
• Reverse feed fine adjustment value
• Print density fine adjustment value (Thermal transfer print mode)
• Print density fine adjustment value (Direct thermal print mode)
• Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Take-up)
• Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Feed)
• X-coordinate fine adjustment value
• Reflective sensor manual threshold fine adjustment
• Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine adjustment
• Character code
• Character zero
• RS232C baud rate
• RS232C data length
• RS232C stop bit length
• RS232C parity
• RS232C flow control code
• LCD language
• Auto forward wait (ON: A dimensional fine adjustment is available.)
• Head up cut in cut issue mode
• Ribbon saving function
• Control code
• Ribbon type
• Strip wait status
• FEED key function
• KANJI code
• EURO code
• Auto print head check
• Centronics ACK/BUSY timing
• Web printer function

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 • Media sensor
• Input prime
• Expansion I/O interface
• Plug & Play
• Label end/ribbon end
• Pre-strip (ON: A dimensional fine adjustment is available.)
• Reverse feed speed
• MaxiCode specification
• Strip motor torque
• Stabilizer function
• Automatic calibration
• LAN enable/disable (When LAN is enabled, SNMP ON/OFF must be set.)
• IP address
• MAC address
• BASIC
• Socket communication port number
• BASIC interpreter
• DHCP
• RTC low battery check
• RTC data renewal timing
• RFID module type selection
• RFID tag type selection
• RFID error tag detection
• Password to protect error tag detection
• Automatic unlock function setting
• Max. number of RFID issue retries
• Max. number of RFID read retries
• RFID read retry time-out
• Max. number of RFID write retries
• RFID write retry time-out
• RFID adjustment for retry
• RFID wireless power level setting
• RFID AGC threshold setting
• Number of times tag data write succeeded
• Number of times tag data write failed
• Q value
• AGC threshold for data write
• AGC threshold lower limit for retry
• Hibiki tag multi-word write
• System mode password operation setting

(2) Automatic self-test

c Memory check
• Program area (Model, creation date, version, checksum)
• Boot area (Model, creation date, version, checksum)
• Font area checksum
• Bit map Kanji ROM checksum (Gothic, Mincho, Chinese Kanji)
• EEPROM check
• RAM check

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d Sensor check
• Strip sensor
• Thermal head open sensor
• Cutter home position sensor
• Ribbon take-up motor sensor
• Ribbon feed motor sensor
• Thermal head temperature sensor
• Open-air temperature sensor
• Reflective sensor
• Transmissive sensor
• No paper level
• Manual threshold level

e Thermal head check

• Thermal head resistance rank
• Resolution
f Expansion I/O loop back check
g Internal serial I/F loop back check
h SIO loop back check
i Strip sensor check
j RFID module check

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Print Samples of Self-test Result
(1) Maintenance counter values and various parameter values

TOTAL FEED 1.1km [QM]

FEED 1.1km RFID MODULE [U2]
PRINT 0.5km RFID TAG TYPE [NONE ]
CUT 96 RFID ERR CHECK [PASS] [ON] [ON]
HEAD U/D 12320 RFID RETRY [ 3]
RIBBON 3h RFID RD CYCLE [ 5] [2.0sec]
SOLENOID 2h RFID WT CYCLE [ 5] [2.0sec]
232C ERR 255 RFID ADJ RETRY [+00mm]
SYSTEM ERR 0 RFID POWER LEV [ 18]
POWER FAIL 0 RFID AGC THR. [0]
[PC] [KEY] RFID Q VAL [0]
FEED +2.0mm FEED +0.0mm RFID WT AGC [ 0]
CUT +0.0mm CUT +1.0mm RFID WT AGC MIN [ 0]
BACK +0.0mm BACK +0.0mm RFID MLT.BLK WT [OFF]
TONE(T) +0step TONE(T) +0step RFID WT OK TAGS 0
TONE(D) +0step TONE(D) +0step RFID VOID PRINT TAGS 0
RBN(FW) -10 RBN(FW) -8 SYSTEM PASSWORD [OFF]
RBN(BK) +0 RBN(BK) +0
X ADJ. +0.0mm
THRESHOLD(R) 1.0V
THRESHOLD(T) 1.4V
FONT [PC-850] [0]
SPEED [9600]
DATA LENG. [8]
STOP BIT [1]
PARITY [EVEN]
CONTROL [XON+READY AUTO]
MESSAGE [ENGLISH]
FORWARD WAIT [ON] +0.0mm
HEAD UP CUT [ON]
RIBBON SAVE [ON:LABEL]
CODE [AUTO]
RIBBON [TRANS]
PEEL OFF STATUS [ON]
FEED KEY [FEED]
KANJI [TYPE1]
EURO CODE [B0]
AUTO HD CHK [OFF]
ACK/BUSY [TYPE1]
WEB PRINTER [OFF]
SENSOR POSITION [CENTER]
INPUT PRIME [ON]
EX.I/O MODE [TYPE1]
PLUG & PLAY [OFF]
LBL/RBN END [TYPE1]
PRE PEEL OFF [ON] +0.0mm
BACK SPEED [STD]
MAXI CODE SPEC. [TYPE1]
PEEL OFF TRQ [R3]
STABILIZER [ON]
AUTO CALIB. [OFF]
LAN [ON SNMP ON]
PRTR IP ADDRESS [192.168.010.020]
GATE IP ADDRESS [000.000.000.000]
SUBNET MASK [255.255.255.000]
MAC ADDRESS [00-80-91-34-00-CC]
TTF AREA [1280KB]
EXT CHR AREA [ 256KB]
BASIC AREA [ 128KB]
PC SAVE AREA [ 128KB]
SOCKET PORT [OFF] [08000]
BASIC [OFF]
BASIC TRACE [OFF]
DHCP [OFF]
DHCP ID [FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF]
[FFFFFFFFFFFF]
DHCP HOST NAME [ ]
RTC BATT. CHK [ON]
RTC RENEWAL [PAGE]

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NOTE: Print conditions: Label length of 240 mm, thermal transfer/direct thermal print
mode(*1), no sensors used, 4 ips, one-label issue, batch issue
(*1) Depends on the print type setting.

(2) Automatic self-test (B-SX8T)

PROGRAM B-SX8T
MAIN 15OCT2005 V1.0A:1A00
BOOT 20SEP2005 V1.0 :8500
FONT AD00
KANJI GOTHIC :9F00
MINCHO :7400
EEPROM OK
SDRAM 16MB
SENSOR1 00000000,00000111
SENSOR2 [H]23 °C [A]22°C
[R]4.2V [T]2.5V
PE LV. [R]1.2V [T]4.3V
M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V
[RANK]1 305DPI
EXP.I/O NG
EX.232C NG
SIO NG NG
STRIP NG
RFID OK #00SV972 (EU0)

NOTES: 1. Print conditions: Label length of 87 mm, thermal transfer/direct thermal print
mode(*1), no sensors used, 4 ips, one-label issue, batch
issue
(*1) Depends on the ribbon setting.

2. “°” used for “°C” may not be printed correctly, depending on the type of the
character code selected.

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6.2.2.1 Details of Self-test Result

(1) Maintenance counter values

Item Description Range

TOTAL FEED Total label distance covered 0.0 to 3200.0 km
(cannot be cleared)
FEED Label distance covered 0.0 to 3200.0 km
PRINT Print distance 0.0 to 200.0 km
CUT Cut count 0 to 1000000
HEAD U/D Head up and down cycle count 0 to 2000000
RIBBON Ribbon motor drive time 0 to 2000 hours
SOLENOID Solenoid drive time for head up 0 to 1000 hours
232C ERR RS-232C hardware error count 0 to 255
SYSTEM ERR System error count 0 to 15
POWER FAIL Momentary power interruption count 0 to 15
RFID WT OK Number of times a tag data write 0 to 9999999
TAGS succeeded
RFID VOID Number of times a tag data write failed 0 to 9999999
PRINT TAGS

Maintenance Counter Count Conditions

Total label distance covered Counts whenever the paper feed motor is driven to feed or
Label distance covered print a label. (Also counts during a reverse feed
operation.)
When the power is turned off, a label distance of up to 50.0
cm may be rounded down and backed up.
Print distance Counts while printing. (Counting is not performed during a
reverse feed operation.)
When the power is turned off, a print distance of 5.5 m or
less is rounded down and backed up.
Cut count Every cut operation is counted.
When the power is turned off, a cut count of 31 or less is
rounded down and backed up.
Head up and down cycle Every head up and down cycle by means of the solenoid,
count used for the ribbon save function, is counted.
When the power is turned off, a head up and down cycle
count of 31 or less is rounded down and backed up
Ribbon motor drive time Counts when the ribbon motor is driven to feed or print a
label. (Also counts during a reverse feed operation.)
When the power is turned off, a drive time of 27 seconds or
less is rounded down and backed up.
Solenoid drive time for head Counts when the ribbon save function is activated.
up When the power is turned off, a drive time of 27 seconds or
less is rounded down and backed up.
RS-232C hardware error Counts when a parity error, overrun error, or framing error
count occurs.
* When data of several bytes is transmitted continuously,
counting is performed per byte.
System error count Counts when a system error occurs.

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 Maintenance Counter Count Conditions
Momentary power interruption Counts when a momentary power interruption occurs.
count
Number of times a tag data Counts the number of times a data write succeeded.
write succeeded
Number of times a tag data Counts the number of times a data write failed.
write failed

(2) Various parameters values

Item Description Specification

[PC] FEED Feed fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
CUT Cut (strip) position fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
BACK Reverse feed fine adjustment -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm
TONE(T) Print density fine adjustment -10 to +10 step
(Thermal transfer print mode)
TONE(D) Print density fine adjustment -10 to +10 step
(Direct thermal print mode)
RBN(FW) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine -15 to +0 step
adjustment (Take-up)
RBN(BK) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine -15 to +10 step
adjustment (Feed)
[KEY] FEED Feed fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
CUT Cut (strip) position fine adjustment -50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
BACK Reverse feed fine adjustment -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm
TONE(T) Print density fine adjustment -10 to +10 step
(Thermal transfer print mode)
TONE(D) Print density fine adjustment -10 to +10 step
(Direct thermal print mode)
RBN(FW) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine -15 to +0 step
adjustment (Take-up)
RBN(BK) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine -15 to +10 step
adjustment (Feed)
X ADJ. X-coordinate fine adjustment -99.9 mm to +99.9 mm
THRESHOLD<R> Reflective sensor manual threshold 0.0 V to 4.0 V
fine adjustment
THRESHOLD<T> Transmissive sensor manual 0.0 V to 4.0 V
threshold fine adjustment

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 Item Description Specification
FONT Character code PC-850: PC-850
PC-852: PC-852
PC-857: PC-857
PC-8: PC-8
PC-851: PC-851
PC-855: PC-855
PC-866: PC-866
PC-1250: PC-1250
PC-1251: PC-1251
PC-1252: PC-1252
PC-1253: PC-1253
PC-1254: PC-1254
PC-1257: PC-1257
LATIN9: LATIN9
Arabic: Arabic
UTF-8: UTF-8
Character zero 0 : Without slash
0 : With slash
SPEED RS232C baud rate 2400: 2400 bps
4800: 4800 bps
9600: 9600 bps
19200: 19200 bps
38400: 38400 bps
115200: 115200 bps
DATA LENG. RS232C data length 7: 7 bits
8: 8 bits
STOP BIT RS232C stop bit length 1: 1 bit
2: 2 bits
PARITY RS232C parity NONE: No parity
ODD: ODD parity
EVEN: EVEN parity

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 Item Description Specification
CONTROL RS232C flow control code XON/XOFF: XON/XOFF protocol
(No XON output when the power
is on, no XOFF output when the
power is off)
READY/BUSY: READY/BUSY
(DTR) protocol
(No XON output when the power
is on, no XOFF output when the
power is off)
XON+READY AUTO:
XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR)
protocol
(XON output when the power is
on, XOFF output when the power
is off)
XON/XOFF AUTO:
XON/XOFF protocol
(XON output when the power is
on, XOFF output when the
power is off)
READY/BUSY RTS: RTS protocol
(No XON output when the power
is on, no XOFF output when the
power is off )
MESSAGE LCD language ENGLISH: English
GERMAN: German
FRENCH: French
DUTCH: Dutch
SPANISH: Spanish
JAPANESE: Japanese
ITALIAN: Italian
FORWARD WAIT Auto forward wait ON: Enabled
(A fine adjustment value for
the stop position is also
printed.)
OFF: Disabled
HEAD UP CUT Head up cut in cut issue mode ON: Activated
OFF: Not activated
RIBBON SAVE Ribbon saving function ON(TAG): Activated
(When the head lever is
set to the tag position.)
ON(LBL): Activated
(When the head lever is
set to the label position.)
OFF: Not activated
SENS POSI Media sensor CENTER: Fixed sensor
EDGE: Movable sensor
CODE Control code AUTO: Automatic selection
ESC LF NUL: ESC LF NUL
method
{ | }: { | } method
××{{ Any code set
(Described in hex.
code)

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 Item Description Specification
RIBBON Ribbon type selection TRANS: Transparent ribbon
NON TRANS: Non transparent
ribbon
PEEL OFF STS Strip wait status ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
FEED KEY FEED key function FEED: Feeds one label.
PRINT: Prints data in the image
buffer on one label.
KANJI KANJI code TYPE1: For Windows codes
TYPE2: For original codes
EURO CODE EURO code 20H to FFH
AUTO HD CHK Auto print head check ON: An auto print head check is
performed when the power is
turned on.
OFF: An auto print head check is
not performed when the
power is turned on.
ACK/BUSY Centronics ACK/BUSY timing TYPE 1: A rise of ACK signal and a
release of BUSY occur at
the same time.
TYPE 2: A fall of ACK signal and a
release of BUSY occur at
the same time.
WEB PRINTER Web printer function ON: Web printer function is
enabled.
OFF: Web printer function is
disabled.
INPUT PRIME Input prime ON: The reset process is
performed.
OFF: The reset process is not
performed.
EX.I/O MODE Expansion I/O interface TYPE1: Standard mode
TYPE2: In-line mode
PLUG & PLAY Plug & Play ON: A plug-and-play operation is
performed.
OFF: A plug-and-play operation is
not performed.
LBL/RBN END Label end/ribbon end TYP1: When a label end or
ribbon end is detected,
the printer stops even if it
is printing.
TYP2: When a label end or
ribbon end is detected,
the printer prints the
current label as far as
possible, then stops.
PRE PEEL OFF Pre-strip OFF: A pre-strip operation is not
performed.
BACK SPEED Reverse feed speed STD: 3 ips
LOW: 2 ips
MAXI CODE SPEC. MaxiCode specification TYPE1: Compatible with a current
version
TYPE2: Special specification

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 Item Description Specification
AUTO CALIB. Automatic calibration OFF Disabled
ON TRANS:
Enabled with the
transmissive sensor
ON REFLECT:
Enabled with the reflective
sensor
LAN LAN enable/disable ON with SNMP set to ON:
LAN enabled, SNMP enabled
ON with SNMP set to OFF:
LAN enabled, SNMP disabled
OFF: LAN disabled
PRTR IP ADDRESS Printer IP address ***.***.***.***
GATE IP ADDRESS Gateway IP address ***.***.***.***
SUBNET MASK Subnet mask ***.***.***.***
MAC ADDRESS MAC address **-**-**-**-**-**
TTF AREA TrueType font storage area size 0 KB to 3072 KB (in units of 128 KB)
EXT CHR AREA Writable character storage area size 0 KB to 3072 KB (in units of 128 KB)
BASIC AREA BASIC file storage area size 0 KB to 1792 KB (in units of 128 KB)
PC SAVE AREA PC saving area size 0 KB to 3072 KB (in units of 128 KB)
SOCKET PORT Socket communication port ON: Socket communication
number function is enabled.
OFF: Socket communication
function is disabled.
Port number: 0 to 65535
BASIC BASIC interpreter ON: BASIC interpreter function is
enabled.
OFF: BASIC interpreter function is
disabled.
BASIC TRACE BASIC interpreter trace ON: Trace function is enabled.
OFF: Trace function is disabled.
DHCP DHCP ON: DHCP function is enabled.
OFF: DHCP function is disabled.
DHCP ID DHCP ID Max. 16 characters
DHCP HOST NAME DHCP HOST NAME Max. 16 characters
PEEL OFF TRQ Strip motor torque R0: Standard
STABILIZER Stabilizer function ON: The stabilizer function is
used.
OFF: The stabilizer function is not
used.
RTC BATT.CHK RTC low battery check ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
RTC RENEWAL RTC data renewal timing BATCH: Per batch
PAGE: Per page
RFID TAG TYPE RFID tag type selection None
EPC C1 Gen2: 24
RFID MODULE RFID module type NONE: No RFID kit is installed.
U2: B-SX708-RFID-U2-¼¼ -R

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 Item Description Specification
RFID ERR CHECK RFID error tag detection OFF: An error tag detection is not
performed.
EPC: RFID error tag detection for
EPC area data
PASS: RFID error tag detection for
access password area data
(only when using a Gen2
tag)
When PASS is selected, the
following settings are subsequently
displayed:
Password setting to protect error
tag detection
ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
Automatic unlock function setting
ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
RFID RETRY Maximum number of RFID issue 0 to 255
retries
RFID RD CYCLE Maximum number of RFID read 0 to 255
retries
RFID read retry time-out 0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
RFID WT CYCLE Maximum number of RFID write 0 to 255
retries
RFID write retry time-out 0 sec. to 9.9 sec.
RFID ADJ RETRY RFID adjustment for retry −99 mm to +99mm
RFID POWER LEVEL RFID wireless power level setting 9 to 18
RFID THRESHOLD RFID AGC threshold setting 0 to 15
RFID Q VAL Q value 0 to 5
RFID WT AGC AGC threshold for data write 0 to 15
RFID WT MIN AGC AGC threshold lower limit for retry 0 to 15
RFID MULT WRITE Hibiki tag multi-word write ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
SYSTEM System mode password operation OFF: Password is not asked to
PASSWORD enter the system mode.
ON: Password is asked to enter
the system mode.

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(3) Memory check

Model name

PROGRAM B-SX8T
MAIN 15OCT2002 V1.0A:1A00
Checksum
Version
Creation date
(Day-Month-Year)
Name PROGRAM: Program area

BOOT 20SEP2002 V1.0 :8500

Checksum
Version
Creation date
(Day-Month-Year)
Name BOOT: Boot area

FONT 5600

Checksum of font area

KANJI NONE :0000 Checksum of bit map Kanji ROM for Gothic font
NONE: No Kanji ROMs installed
GOTHIC: Bit map Kanji ROM for Gothic font installed
NONE :0000 Checksum of bit map Kanji ROM for Mincho font (or Chinese Kanji)
NONE: No Kanji ROMs installed
MINCHO: Bit map Kanji ROM for Mincho font installed
CHINESE: Bit map Kanji ROM for Chinese Kanji installed

EEPROM OK

OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written.

NG: Data in the check area cannot be properly read/rewritten.

Backup memory (EEPROM)

SDRAM 16MB

Capacity of SDRAM

Memory for the system and drawing

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(4) Sensor check

SENSOR1 00000000,00000000

Pinch roller sensor

1: The pinch roller is closed.
(If the pinch roller is opened, printing is not performed.)
Head up sensor
1: The print head is closed.
(If the print head is open, printing is not performed.)
Cutter home position sensor
0: Home position
1: Outside the home position
Blank (Fixed to 0)

Ribbon take-up motor sensor

0: Outside the slit
1: Inside the slit
Ribbon feed motor sensor
0: Outside the slit
1: Inside the slit
Blank (Fixed to 0)
Strip sensor (Peel-off sensor)
0: Label is not present.
1: Label is present.
Blank (Fixed to 0)

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SENSOR2 [H]20°C [A]22°C

Open-air temperature sensor status

(0 to 86 °C, --°C if the temperature cannot be detected)
Thermal head temperature sensor status (0 to 86 °C)

[R]4.2V [T]2.5V

Transmissive sensor status (0.0 to 5.0 V)

Reflective sensor status (0.0 to 5.0 V)

PE LV. [R]1.2V [T]4.3V

Transmissive sensor no paper level (0.0 to 5.0 V)

Reflective sensor no paper level (0.0 to 5.0 V)

M THRE. [R]5.0V [T]5.0V

Transmissive sensor manual threshold level (0.0 to 5.0 V)

Reflective sensor manual threshold level (0.0 to 5.0 V)

[RANK]1 305DPI

Resolution of head installed

Thermal head resistance rank

Resistanc Average resistance Resistance Average resistance

e rank (ohm) rank (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 to 1170

5 1314 to 1336 13 1124 to 1146

6 1290 to 1313 14 1100 to 1123

7 1266 to 1289 15 1076 to 1099

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(5) Expansion I/O check

EXP.I/O NG

OK: Normal data

NG: Abnormal data, or the loop-back jig is not connected.
Expansion I/O

* Connect the cable as illustrated below, then check the following cases: high output/high
input, low output/low input.

R
R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Vcc GND

LED R
R = 300 ohms
Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P

(6) Internal serial I/F check

EX.232C NG

OK: Normal data

NG: Abnormal data, or the loop-back jig is not connected.
Internal serial I/F

(7) SIO I/F check

SIO NG NG
DIN OK: Normal data
NG: Abnormal data, or the loop-back jig is not connected.

DSUB OK: Normal data

NG: Abnormal data, or the loop-back jig is not connected.

SIO I/F

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(8) Strip sensor check

STRIP NG

OK: Normal state

NG: Erroneous state, or the loop-back jig is not connected.
Strip sensor

(9) RFID module check

RFID OK #00RV972 (EU0)

Destination EU0: Europe
CN2: China

Module version (in the case of “OK” only)

OK: Normal
NG: Abnormal, or the inspection jig is not connected.

RFID module

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6.3 VARIOUS PARAMETERS SETTING
6.3.1 Various Parameters Setting Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [RESTART]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] [PAUSE] (2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (7) Font code setting:

Select a font code using the [FEED] and
F O N T C O D E P C - 8 5 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (9) Character zero setting:

Select a style of zero (0) using the [FEED] and
Z E R O F O N T 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (11) RS232C baud rate setting:
Select a baud rate using the [FEED] and
S P E E D 9 6 0 0 b p s [RESTART]

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (13) RS232C data length setting:

Select a data length using the [FEED] and
D A T A L E N G . 8 b i t s [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (15) RS232C stop bit length setting:

Select a stop bit length using the [FEED] and
S T O P B I T 1 b i t [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (17) RS232C parity setting:

Select a parity value using the [FEED] and
P A R I T Y E V E N [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (19) RS232C flow control code setting:

Select a flow control code using the [FEED]
X O N + R E A D Y A U T O and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (21) LCD language setting:

Select a language for LCD messages using the
L C D E N G L I S H [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (23) Auto forward wait setting:

Enable/disable the auto forward wait using the
F O R WA R D WA I T O F F [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (25) Head up cut setting in cut issue mode:

Enable/disable the head up cut function using
H E A D U P C U T O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (27) Ribbon saving function setting:

Enable/disable the ribbon saving function using
R B N S A V E O N ( T A G ) the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (29) Control code setting:
Select a control code using the [FEED] and
C O D E E S C , L F , N U L [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (31) Ribbon type setting:

Select a ribbon type using the [FEED] and
R I B B O N N O N T R A N S [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (32) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (33) Strip wait status setting:

Enable/disable the strip wait status function
P E E L O F F S T S O F F using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (34) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (35) FEED key function setting:

Select a function of the [FEED] key using the
F E E D K E Y F E E D [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (36) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (37) KANJI code setting:

Select a KANJI code using the [FEED] and
K A N J I C O D E T Y P E 1 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (38) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (39) EURO code setting:

Select a EURO code using the [FEED] and
E U R O C O D E B 0 [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (40) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (41) Auto print head check setting:

Enable/disable the auto print head check using
A U T O H D C H K O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (42) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (43) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing setting:

Select an ACK/BUSY timing using the [FEED]
A C K / B U S Y T Y P E 1 and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (44) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (45) Web printer function setting:

Enable/disable the web printer function using
WE B P R I N T E R O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (46) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (47) Media sensor setting:
Select a media sensor using the [FEED] and
S E N S P O S I C E N T E R [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (48) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (49) Input prime setting:

Enable/disable the reset process function
I N P U T P R I M E O F F using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (50) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (51) Expansion I/O interface setting:

Select an operation mode using the [FEED]
E X . I / O T Y P E 1 and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (52) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (53) Plug & Play setting:

Enable/disable the Plug & Play operation using
P L U G & P L A Y O F F the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (54) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (55) Label end/ribbon end setting:

Select a label end or ribbon end operation
L B L / R B N E N D T Y P 1 using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (56) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (57) Pre-strip operation setting:

P R E P E E L O F F O F F

[PAUSE] (58) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (59) Reverse feed speed setting:

Select a reverse feed speed using the [FEED]
B A C K S P E E D S T D and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (60) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (61) MaxiCode specification setting:

Select a type of MaxiCode specification using
M A X I C O D E T Y P E 1 the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (62) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (63) Strip motor torque setting:

P E E L O F F T R Q R 0

[PAUSE] (64) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (65) Stabilizer function setting:
Enable/disable the stabilizer function using the
S T A B I L I Z E R O N [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (66) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (67) System mode password operation setting:

Select the system mode password operation
P A S S WO R D O F F − − − − using the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (68) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (69) The parameter setting menu is displayed.

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6.3.2 Details of Various Parameter Setting

(1) Character code (FONT CODE)

• PC-8
• PC-857
• PC-852
• PC-850
• Arabic
RESTART • LATIN9
• PC-1257
FEED • PC-1254
• PC-1253
• PC-1252
• PC-1251
• PC-1250
• PC-855
• PC-851
• PC-866
• UTF-8

(2) Character zero (ZERO FONT)

NOTE: The following fonts do not support a zero with
a slash. Therefore, even if a zero with a
RESTART slash is selected, a zero without a slash is
• 0 (Without slash)
used.
• 0 (With slash)
FEED [Bit map fonts]
OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC725 Black, Kanji,
Chinese Kanji
[Outline fonts]
Price fonts 1, 2, and 3, DUTCH801 Bold,
BRUSH738 Regular, GOTHIC725 Black,
TrueType font

(3) RS-232C baud rate (SPEED)

• 115200 bps
RESTART • 38400 bps
• 19200 bps
FEED • 9600 bps
• 4800 bps
• 2400 bps

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(4) RS-232C data length (DATA LENG.)

RESTART
• 8 bits
• 7 bits
FEED

(5) RS-232C stop bit length (STOP BIT)

RESTART
• 2 bits
• 1 bit
FEED

(6) RS-232C parity (PARITY)

RESTART • EVEN
• ODD
FEED • NONE (No parity)

(7) RS-232C flow control code (XON/XOFF, READY/BUSY)

• XON/XOFF AUTO : XON/XOFF protocol

(XON output when the power is on, XOFF
output when the power is off)
• XON + READY AUTO : XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol
(XON output when the power is on, XOFF
output when the power is off)
RESTART • READY/BUSY : READY/BUSY (DTR) protocol
(No XON output when the power is on, no
FEED XOFF output when the power is off)
• XON/XOFF : XON/XOFF protocol
(No XON output when the power is on, no
XOFF output when the power is off)
• READY/BUSY RTS : RTS protocol
(No XON output when the power is on, no
XOFF output when the power is off)

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(8) LCD language (LCD)

• ENGLISH
• ITALIAN
RESTART • JAPANESE
• SPANISH
FEED • DUTCH
• FRENCH
• GERMAN

(9) Auto forward wait (FORWARD WAIT)

[RESTART]
FORWARD WAIT OFF
• OFF: Disabled
[RESTART] [FEED] • ON: Enabled

FORWARD WAIT ON
[FEED]

[PAUSE]
[FEED]
POSITION +0.0mm
[FEED] [RESTART]

POSITION +0.1mm
[FEED] [RESTART]

POSITION +5.0mm Setting for a fine adjustment value for a stop

position after a forward feed standby:
[FEED] [RESTART]
-5.0 mm to +5.0 mm
POSITION -5.0mm +: Performs a longer length of a forward
[FEED] [RESTART] feed, then stops.
-: Performs a shorter length of a forward
POSITION -4.9mm feed, then stops.

[FEED] [RESTART]

POSITION -0.1mm
[RESTART]

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(10) Head up cut in cut issue mode (HEAD UP CUT)

RESTART
• OFF: Not activated
• ON: Activated
FEED
NOTE: The print head may not be raised depending on the rise of the
solenoid’s temperature.

(11) Ribbon saving function (RIBBON SAVE)

RESTART • OFF: Not activated

• ON(LBL): Activated (when the head lever is set to the label position)
FEED • ON(TAG): Activated (when the head lever is set to the tag position)

NOTE: When a feed or print is performed with this parameter set to ON

and without the ribbon saving module installed, the ribbon may
sag, which may cause poor printing. The ribbon saving function
may not be properly performed if the head lever is actually set to
the lock position while this parameter is set to ON.

(12) Control code (CODE)

[RESTART]
CODE AUTO

[RESTART] [FEED]

CODE ESC,LF,NUL

[RESTART] [FEED]

CODE { | }

[RESTART] [FEED]

CODE MANUAL
[FEED]
[RESTART]
[PAUSE]
CONTROL CODE1 02
CONTROL CODE1 1B
[FEED] [RESTART]
[PAUSE] CONTROL CODE1 01
CONTROL CODE2 0A [FEED] [RESTART]
CONTROL CODE1 00
[PAUSE]
[FEED] [RESTART]
CONTROL CODE3 00
CONTROL CODE1 FF
[PAUSE]
[FEED] [RESTART]
PEEL OFF STS OFF
CONTROL CODE1 FE
[FEED]

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(13) Ribbon type (RIBBON)

RESTART
• TRANS: Transparent ribbon
• NON TRANS: Non-transparent ribbon
FEED

(14) Strip wait status (PEEL OFF STS)

RESTART
• OFF: Disabled
• ON: Enabled
FEED

(15) FEED key function (FEED KEY)

RESTART
• FEED: Feeds one label.
• PRINT: Prints data in the image buffer on one label.
FEED

(16) KANJI code (KANJI CODE)

KANJI CODE TYPE1 TYPE 1: For Windows codes

[RESTART] [FEED]

KANJI CODE TYPE2 TYPE 2: For original codes

(17) EURO code (EURO CODE)

EURO CODE B0 20H

[RESTART] [FEED]

EURO CODE B1 FFH

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(18) Auto print head check (AUTO HD CHK)

RESTART
• OFF: An auto print head check is performed when the power is turned
on.
FEED
• ON: An auto print head check is not performed when the power is
turned on.

(19) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing (ACK/BUSY)

RESTART
• TYPE 1 A rise of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same
time.
FEED
• TYPE 2 A fall of ACK signal and a release of BUSY occur at the same
time.

(20) Web printer function (WEB PRINTER)

RESTART
• OFF: Web printer function is disabled.
• ON: Web printer function is enabled.
FEED

(21) Media sensor (SENS POSI)

RESTART
• CENTER: Fixed sensor
• EDGE: Movable sensor
FEED

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(22) Input prime (INPUT PRIME)

RESTART
• OFF: The reset process is not performed.
• ON: The reset process is performed.
FEED

(23) Expansion I/O interface (EX. I/O)

RESTART • TYPE1: Standard mode

• TYPE2: In-line mode
FEED

(24) Plug & Play (PLUG & PLAY)

RESTART • OFF: A Plug & Play operation is disabled.

• ON: A Plug & Play operation is enabled.
FEED
NOTE: In the USB interface, Plug & Play operations are always
enabled, regardless of this setting.

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(25) Label end/ribbon end (LBL/RBN END)

RESTART • TYP1: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, the printer stops
even if it is printing.
FEED • TYP2: When a label end or ribbon end is detected, the printer prints
the current label as far as possible, then stops.

• TYP1: When a label end or a ribbon end is detected in the middle of printing, the printing
immediately stops. When the printer is restarted, it feeds a paper first, then
resumes the printing from the label at which the error occurred.

• TYP2: [Label end]

When a label end is detected in the middle of printing, the printer completes
printing the current label, then stops operation when the next label is fed to the
home position, displaying an error message, “NO PAPER X”. (“X” indicates
the number of remaining labels to be printed.)
[Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed]
− [Number of printed labels including the label at which the error occurred]
When a label end is detected while the printer is printing a last label to be printed,
“X” in the error message will be blank.
When the printer is restarted, the printer feeds a paper first, then resumes printing
from the label after the one at which the error occurred. When the printer has
already completed printing the last label to be printed, it only feeds a paper, then
sends an End of Feed status and an End of Issue status, if the status response
parameter is set to ON.

[Ribbon end]
• When a ribbon end is detected where the remaining label length is 30 mm or
more, the printer continues to print for 20 mm and stops, displaying an error
message “NO RIBBON X”. (“X” indicates the number of remaining labels to
be printed.)
[Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed]
− [Number of printed labels] -1
When a ribbon end is detected while the printer is printing a last label to be
printed, “X” in the error message will be blank.
When the printer is restarted, the printer feeds a paper first, then resumes
printing from the label after the one at which the error occurred. When the
printer has already completed printing the last label to be printed, it only feeds a
paper.

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• When a ribbon end is detected where the remaining label length is less than 30
mm, the printer completes printing the current label, then stops operation when
the next label is fed to the home position, displaying an error message, “NO
RIBBON X”. (“X” indicates the number of remaining labels to be printed.)
[Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed]
− [Number of printed labels including the label at which the error occurred]
When a ribbon end is detected while the printer is printing a last label to be
printed, “X” in the error message will be blank.
When the printer is restarted, the printer feeds a paper first, then resumes
printing from the label after the one at which the error occurred. When the
printer has already completed printing the last label to be printed, it only feeds a
paper, then sends an End of Feed status and an End of Issue status, if the status
response parameter is set to ON.

Examples of LBL/RBN END TYP2

[Case 1] Number of total labels to be printed = 5

A label end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.
(1st)(2nd)(3rd)
↑
After issuing the 3rd label completely, the printer stops, displaying
“NO PAPER 2”.
When the printer is restarted, the printer feeds a paper, then prints on
the 4th and 5th labels. All 5 labels are printed.

[Case 2] Number of total labels to be printed = 5

A ribbon end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.
The remaining label length is 30 mm or more.
(1st)(2nd)(3rd)
↑
After the 3rd label is printed for 20 mm, the printer stops printing,
displaying “NO RIBBON 2”.
When the printer is restarted, the printer fees a paper, then prints on
the 4th and 5th labels. The 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th labels are printed.

[Case 3] Number of total labels to be printed = 5

A ribbon end is detected while the 3rd label is printed.
The remaining label length is less than 30 mm.
(1st)(2nd)(3rd)
↑
After issuing the 3rd label completely, the printer stops, displaying
“NO RIBBON 2”.
When the printer is restarted, the printer feeds a paper, then prints on
the 4th and 5th labels. All 5 labels are printed.

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(26) Pre-strip (PRE PEEL OFF)

PRE PEEL OFF OFF • OFF: The strip wait status function is enabled.

(27) Reverse feed speed (BACK SPEED)

RESTART • STD: 3 ips

• LOW: 2 ips
FEED

(28) MaxiCode specification (MAXI CODE)

RESTART • TYPE1: Compatible with a current version

• TYPE2: Special specification
FEED

A mode specified by a command may be different from an actual mode, depending on the
status of this parameter. Also, the data transmission method differs partly.
For details, refer to the B-SX6T/8T External Equipment Interface Specification.

(29) Strip motor torque (PEEL OFF TRQ)

• R0: For standard paper

(30) Stabilizer function (STABILIZER)

RESTART • ON: Enabled only in direct thermal mode and not enabled in
transfer thermal mode.
FEED • OFF: Not enabled

Supplementary explanations
• When the [RESTART] and [FEED] keys are pressed at the same time, the display
returns to the System mode menu display.
• If the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is held down for 0.5 seconds or more when a parameter
is being set, the printer enters repeat mode, in which the key is entered repeatedly.
• A changed parameter is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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(31) System password setting (PASSWORD)

• With the system mode password parameter set to ON, a password entry window
appears when either of the following occurs: a) “system mode for service persons and
system administrators” is invoked, b) “system mode for users” is invoked, or c) the
[PAUSE] and [RESTART] keys are held down for 3 seconds to invoke the system mode.
When the password, which is the same as that registered here, is entered in the
password entry window, the printer starts in system mode.
As same as when the password is registered, a 4-digit hexadecimal value is entered one
by one in the password entry window.
• If a password entry fails three consecutive times when “system mode for service persons
and system administrators” or “system mode for users” is invoked with the system mode
password parameter set to ON, the printer starts in online mode.
• If a password entry fails three consecutive times when the [PAUSE] and [RESTART]
keys are held down for 3 seconds to invoke the system mode, the message “Please
Power OFF” appears on the LCD and the printer locks up.
• If the system password is forgotten, disable the system mode password operation using
the @010 command. (Hidden command)

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 • System mode password entry

Enter system password mode

(while holding the [FEED]+[RESTART] keys down, turn the power on,
while holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys down, turn the power on, or
press the [PAUSE] key in online mode, then the [RESTART] key for 3 seconds.
System password disabled
System password enabled

System password
not accepted

System password accepted

System password not accepted

3 consecutive times
Start from online mode
At power on

Printer lock-up
From online mode

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6.4 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING
6.4.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[PAUSE] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (9) Feed fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
F E E D A D J . + 1 0 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (11) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
C U T A D J . + 5 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (13) Reverse feed fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
B A C K A D J . - 3 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (15) X-coordinate fine adjustment:

Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
X A D J U S T + 5 0 . 0 m m and [RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (17) Print density fine adjustment

(Thermal transfer print mode):
T O N E A D J . < T > + 3 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (19) Print density fine adjustment
(Direct thermal print mode):
T O N E A D J . < D > - 2 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (21) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment

(Take-up):
R B N A D J < F W > - 1 0 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (23) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment

(Feed):
R B N A D J < B K > - 5 Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (25) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine

adjustment:
T H R E S H O L D < R > 1 . 0 V Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (27) Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine

adjustment:
T H R E S H O L D < T > 1 . 4 V Set a fine adjustment value using the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys.
[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (29) The fine adjustment value setting menu is

displayed.

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6.4.2 Details of Fine Adjustment Value Setting

(1) Feed fine adjustment (FEED ADJ.)

+0.0 mm
+50.0 mm
+49.9 mm

Print start One label

position

RESTART +0.1 mm
+0.0 mm +3.0 mm
-0.1 mm
FEED

Print start One label

position
+49.9 mm
+50.0 mm

-3.0 mm

Paper feed direction

One label
Print start position

(2) Cut (strip) position fine adjustment (CUT ADJ.)

+50.0 mm +0.0 mm
+49.9 mm

Cut position

RESTART +0.1 mm
+0.0 mm
FEED -0.1 mm +3.0 mm

Cut position
+49.9 mm
+50.0 mm

-3.0 mm

Paper feed direction Cut position

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[Handling of label papers 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 Æ Forward feed to the cut position Æ Head down Æ Cut Æ Head up Æ Reverse feed
to the home position Æ Head down
Condition: When receiving the issue command, feed command, eject command
label pitch: 38.0 mm or less, with cutter, transmissive sensor
cut position fine adjustment: ±10.0 mm or less, issue mode: C
* A head up/down is performed only when the optional ribbon save module is installed. When it
is not installed, use the Method 2.

NOTES: 1. Although a label, being fed to be cut, cannot be fed any more because its trailing
edge has already passed the feed roller during head up, no error is detected.
2. The print head may not be raised depending on the rise of the solenoid’s
temperature for head up operation in cut issue mode.

Method 2
The minimum label pitch in normal cut issue mode is 38.0 mm. When a label paper having the
label pitch of less than 38.0 mm is used, an edge of a label is caught by an edge of the thermal
head during a reverse feed to the home position after the paper is cut in a gap area between
labels. This may prevents the label from being fed back to the proper home position. In such a
case, perform the cut position fine adjustment below to solve the problem. When this method is
used, one or more printed labels are left between the head and the cutter, which should be
removed by an issue or a label feed.
(a) Calculation of cut position fine adjustment value
The cut position fine adjustment value is calculated using the following formula. If the paper
still is not fed back to the proper home position using the value obtained, the cut position
should be adjusted using any other value.

Cut position fine (Number of labels left

adjustment value = × (Label pitch)
between head and cutter)

32.8 mm
= × (Label pitch)
Label pitch
* Any decimal remainders are
dropped.
Ex) Label pitch: 30.0 mm

Cut position fine 32.8 mm

= × (30.0 mm)
adjustment value 30.0 mm

= 1 × 30.0 mm
= +30.0 mm

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 (b) Operation example
Issue count: 3, Cut interval = 1

Cut position Print head position

A B (1) Idling

A B (2) Completes printing Label (A).

A B (3) While printing Label (B), cuts the

leading area of Label (A).
A B C (4) Completes printing the Label (B).

A B C (5) While printing Label (C), cuts the

leading area of Label (B).

A B C (6) Completes printing Label (C).

A B C (7) After feeding Label (C) to the cut

position, cuts the leading area of it.

C (8) Reverse feeds the label paper to

the home position of Label (C).

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 [Strip position fine adjustment]

+0.0 mm

+3.0 mm

- 3.0 mm

4 mm
Assuming the label gap is 2 mm, the print stop position in strip
issue mode is designed in a manner so that printing stops
3 mm when the distance from the middle of the gap between labels to
the end of the strip shaft is 4 mm.
When this print stop position is not proper because the gap is
more than 2 mm, the print stop position should be adjusted
2 mm
using the strip position fine adjust function.

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(3) Reverse feed fine adjustment (BACK ADJ.)

+9.9 mm +0.0 mm
+9.8 mm

Print start position

(Home position after a reverse feed)
RESTART +0.1 mm
+0.0 mm
FEED -0.1 mm
+3.0 mm

-9.8 mm
-9.9 mm Print start position
(Home position after a back feed)

-3.0 mm

Paper feed direction Print start position

(Home position after a back feed)

NOTE: There may be cases where a label is not returned to the home position depending
on the print conditions, even if a reverse feed length is the same as a forward feed
length.
When an operation including reverse feed (cut issue, strip issue, forward feed
standby after an issue) is performed using a sensor, a label/tag may not be
returned to the home position resulting an error, if the label pitch length is almost
the same as the distance between the thermal print head and the paper sensor
(69.8 mm). To prevent this problem, the reverse feed length should be increased
by performing the reverse feed fine adjustment in the + direction.

(4) X-coordinate fine adjustment (X ADJUST.)

+99.9 mm
+99.8 mm

XYZ
RESTART +0.1 mm - +
+0.0 mm
FEED -0.1 mm

-99.9 mm
-99.8 mm

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(5) Print density fine adjustment (Thermal transfer/direct thermal) (TONE ADJ.)

Darker
+10 step
+9 step

RESTART +1 step
+0 step Standard
FEED -1 step

-9 step
-10 step Lighter ([Step] is not displayed on the LCD.)

(6) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Take-up) (RBN ADJ <FW>)

[RESTART]

RBN ADJ <BK> +0 +0 step (Standard)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> -1 -1 step (5% × -1 = -5%)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> -14 -14 step (5% × -14 = -70%)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> -15 -15 step (5% × -15 = -75%)

[FEED]
• 1 step = 5%

([Step] is not displayed on the LCD.)

(7) Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Feed) (RBN ADJ <BK>)

[RESTART]

RBN ADJ <BK> +10 +10 step (5% × -1 = -5%)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> +0 +0 step (Standard)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> -14 -14 step (5% × -14 = -70%)

[RESTART] [FEED]

RBN ADJ <BK> -15 -15 step (5% × -15 = -75%)

[FEED]
• 1 step = 5%

([Step] is not displayed on the LCD.)

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(8) Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD<T>)

+4.0 V
+3.9 V
RESTART NOTE: If “0.0 V” is set, the value “0.0 V” is
returned to the value (1.0 V) after the
FEED power is turned off and on again.
+0.1 V
+0.0 V

(9) Reflective sensor manual threshold fine adjustment (THRESHOLD<R>)

+4.0 V
+3.9 V
RESTART NOTE: If “0.0 V” is set, the value “0.0 V” is
returned to the value (1.4 V) after the
FEED power is turned off and on again.
+0.1 V
+0.0 V

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Supplementary explanations
• When the [RESTART] and [FEED] keys are pressed at the same time, the display shows
the system mode menu.
• If the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is held down for 0.5 seconds when a fine adjustment
value is being set, the printer enters repeat mode, in which the key is entered repeatedly.
• A changed fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
• The printer is controlled by a sum of a fine adjustment parameter value programmed on
the printer and a fine adjustment command value from the PC. The maximum value for
each fine adjustment is as follows:
Feed fine adjustment ....................................................................... ±50.0 mm
Strip position fine adjustment .......................................................... ±50.0 mm
Reverse feed fine adjustment............................................................ ±9.9 mm
Print density fine adjustment ............................................................. ±10 step
X-coordinate fine adjustment........................................................... ±99.5 mm
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Take-up) ............. -15 to +0 step
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment (Feed) .................. -15 to +0 step
• An X-coordinate fine adjustment is performed to finely adjust the X-coordinate of a
drawing in the left or right direction in an effective print width range. (Even if a value is
set to less than 0 as a result of the fine adjustment, the value is set to 0.)
• An X-coordinate fine adjustment is not effective for self-test print (maintenance counter
values, various parameter values, and automatic self-test) and other test print.
• A print density fine adjustment value is +0 step at the time of shipment from the factory.
• A ribbon take-up/feed motor drive voltage fine adjustment value is a sum of a fine
adjustment value by a command (from the PC) and a fine adjustment value in system
mode (by key operation). The maximum fine adjustment value is -15 for both the ribbon
take-up motor and the ribbon feed motor.
• A print density fine adjustment value is a sum of a fine adjustment value by a command
(from the PC) and a fine adjustment value in system mode (by key operation). The
respective maximum fine adjustment value is ±10. The maximum value for each print
speed, 203 dpi and 300 dpi, is as below. When the value exceeds the maximum, it is
automatically corrected to the maximum.

B-SX6T B-SX8T
Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal
Print Speed
direct transfer direct transfer
3 ips +10 step +10 step +10 step +10 step
4 ips +5 step +5 step +5 step +5 step
8 ips +2 step +2 step +2 step +2 step

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6.5 TEST PRINT
6.5.1 Test Print Operation Example
(1) Normal test print

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
[FEED] [PAUSE] down, turn the power on.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display
(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display
(Test print)

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (11) Test print condition setting mode
P R I N T C O N D I T I O N

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (13) Issue count setting mode:
Select an issue count using the [FEED] and
I S S U E C O U N T 1
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (15) Print speed setting mode:
Select a print speed using the [FEED] and
P R I N T S P E E D 4 ” / s
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (17) Sensor setting mode:
Select a sensor using the [FEED] and
S E N S O R T R A N S .
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (19) Print type setting mode:
Select a print type using the [FEED] and
P R T T Y P E T R A N S F R
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (21) Issue type setting mode:
Select a issue type using the [FEED] and
T Y P E [ S ] N O C U T
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (23) Label length setting mode:
Select a label length using the [FEED] and
L A B E L L E N . 7 6 m m
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (25) One label feed mode:
Select a mode using the [FEED] and
P A P E R F E E D
[RESTART] keys.

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(One label is fed.)
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (27) System mode menu display
(Test print)

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (29) Test print condition setting mode
P R I N T C O N D I T I O N

[FEED] (30) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (31) 1-dot slant line print mode
S L A N T L I N E ( 1 D O T )

[FEED] (32) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (33) 3-dot slant line print mode
S L A N T L I N E ( 3 D O T )

[FEED] (34) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (35) Character print mode
C H A R A C T E R S

[PAUSE] (36) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(One label is printed.)
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (37) System mode menu display
(Test print)

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 (2) Test print for assembly process

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[PAUSE] (10) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (11) Test print condition setting mode

P R I N T C O N D I T I O N

[RESTART] (12) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (13) Assembly process automatic print mode

(Reflective sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( R E F L )

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

One label is fed.
3-dot slant line: 5 labels are printed.
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (15) Assembly process automatic print mode
(Reflective sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( R E F L )

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(Bar code: 5 labels are printed.)
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (17) Assembly process automatic print mode
(Reflective sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( R E F L )

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(Characters: 5 labels are printed.)

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< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (19) System mode menu display
(Test print)

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (21) Assembly process automatic print mode

(Transmissive sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N )
(22) Press the [PAUSE] key.
One label is fed.
3-dot slant line: 5 labels are printed.
[PAUSE]
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (23) Assembly process automatic print mode
(Transmissive sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N )

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(Bar code: 5 labels are printed.)
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (25) Assembly process automatic print mode
(Transmissive sensor)
A U T O P R I N T ( T R A N )

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

(Characters: 5 labels are printed.)
< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (27) System mode menu display
(Test print)

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6.5.2 Details of Test Print Setting

(1) Test print mode

• PRINT CONDITION (Test print condition parameters)
• SLANT LINE(1DOT) (1-dot slant line print)
• SLANT LINE(3DOT) (3-dot slant line print)
• CHARACTERS (Character print)
RESTART • BARCODE (Bar code print)
• NON-PRINTING (Nothing prints.)
FEED • FACTORY TEST (Line print for assembly process)
• AUTO PRINT(TRAN) (Assembly process automatic
print/transmissive sensor)
• AUTO PRINT(REFL) (Assembly process automatic print/reflective
sensor)

(2) Test print condition parameters (PRINT CONDITION)

• ISSUE COUNT (Issue count)
• PRINT SPEED (Print speed)
• SENSOR (Sensor)
• PRT TYPE (Print type)
PAUSE • TYPE (Issue type)
• LABEL LEN. (Label length)
• PAPER FEED (Paper feed mode)
• <4> TEST PRINT (Test print mode)
• PRINT CONDITION (Test print condition parameters)

(3) Issue count (ISSUE COUNT)

• 5000 (Issue count: 5000)
• 1000 (Issue count: 1000)
• 500 (Issue count: 500)
RESTART • 100 (Issue count: 100)
• 50 (Issue count: 50)
FEED • 10 (Issue count: 10)
• 5 (Issue count: 5)
• 3 (Issue count: 3)
• 1 (Issue count: 1)

(4) Print speed (PRINT SPEED)

RESTART
• 8 ips (8 inches/sec)
• 4 ips (4 inches/sec)
FEED
• 3 ips (3 inches/sec)

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(5) Sensor (SENSOR)

RESTART • NONE (No sensors used)

• REFLECT. (Reflective sensor)
FEED • TRANS. (Transmissive sensor)

(6) Print type (PRT TYPE)

RESTART • TRANSFR (Thermal transfer: transparent ribbon)

• NO TRAN (Thermal transfer: non-transparent ribbon)
FEED • DIRECT (Direct thermal)

(7) Issue type (TYPE)

RESTART • [S] NO CUT (Batch issue mode)

• [C] WITH CUT (Issue with a cut)
FEED • [H] PEEL OFF (Strip issue mode)

(8) Label length (LABEL LEN.)

• 999 (Label length: 999 mm)
• 998 (Label length: 998 mm)
RESTART • 997 (Label length: 997 mm)

FEED • 7 (Label length: 7 mm)

• 6 (Label length: 6 mm)
• 5 (Label length: 5 mm)

(9) Paper feed (PAPER)

RESTART
• FEED (Paper feed is performed.)
• NO FEED (Paper feed is not performed.)
FEED

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(10) Parameter values after the power is turned off and on again
• Menu selection: Test print condition parameter setting
• Issue count (ISSUE COUNT): 1
• Print speed (PRINT SPEED): 4 ips
• Sensor (SENSOR): Transmissive sensor
• Print type (PRT TYPE): Thermal transfer print mode: transparent ribbon
• Issue type (TYPE): Batch issue
• Label length (LABEL LEN.): 76 mm
• Paper feed (PAPER): Paper feed is performed.
(11) Supplementary explanations
• When the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys are pressed at the same time, the display shows
the system mode menu.
• If the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is held down for 0.5 seconds or more when a parameter
is being set or a menu is being selected, the printer enters repeat mode, in which the key
is entered repeatedly.
• Each fine adjustment parameter is effective for test print except the X-coordinate fine
adjustment.
• When an error occurs during a test print, an error message is displayed and printing
stops. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the display shows the
system mode menu. Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.
• A selected menu or changed parameter becomes effective by pressing the [PAUSE] key
and is retained until the power is turned off.
• A label length, larger than the image buffer length, is not acceptable. If the label length
is larger than the image buffer length, the printer prints data (= image buffer length) then
stops, or the printer stops because of an error.
• The ribbon saving function automatically starts when the space area is as described
below if the ribbon saving function parameter is set to ON and thermal transfer is selected
for the print type:
• 3”/sec: 20 mm or more
• 4”/sec: 20 mm or more
• 8”/sec: 30 mm or more
To use the ribbon saving function for more than once in a label/tag, there should be at
least an 8-mm print area between non-print areas where the ribbon saving function is
performed.

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• The test print for the assembly process is performed under the following conditions.
Parameter values and a print density fine adjustment value are ignored.
• Operations: c Feeds one label.
d Prints 3-dot slant lines.
e Prints bar codes.
f Prints characters.
• Issue count: 5 labels for each print operation
• Print speed: 8 ips
• Sensor: Reflective or transmissive sensor
• Print type: Thermal transfer print mode
• Issue mode: Batch issue
• Label length: 76 mm
• Print density fine adjustment value: ±0
• When the transmissive sensor is selected, the gap length between labels should be 3
mm.

• Enlarged view of slant lines

1-dot slant line print (Coverage rate: 16.7%)

3-dot slant line print (Coverage rate: 16.7%)

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6.5.3 Test Print Samples

(1) B-SX8T (70% reduction)

1-dot slant line print

1-dot slant line print

3-dot slant line print

3-dot slant line print

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Character print

Bar code print

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Line print for assembly process

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(2) B-SX6T

1-dot slant line print

3-dot slant line print

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Character print

Bar code print

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Line print for assembly process

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6.6 SENSOR DISPLAY/ADJUSTMENT
6.6.1 Sensor Display/Adjustment Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (11) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[PAUSE] (12) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (13) Thermal head temperature/open-air

temperature display
[ H ] 2 8 ° C [ A ] 2 8 ° C

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (15) Reflective sensor adjustment value display:

Load tag paper. (The black mark should not
[ R E F L E C T ] 3 . 5 V
cover the sensor.)

[RESTART] or (16) Hold down the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for 3

[FEED] seconds or more.
< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (17) “*” is displayed when the reflective sensor
adjustment is completed.
[ R E F L E C T ] 4 . 8 V *

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (19) Transmissive sensor adjustment value display:
Remove one label from a label paper and load
[ T R A N S . ] 2 . 4 V
the paper. (The remaining labels should not
cover the sensor.)
[RESTART] or (20) Hold down the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for 3
[FEED] seconds or more.
< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (21) “*” is displayed when the transmissive sensor
adjustment is completed.
[ T R A N S . ] 4 . 1 V *

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (23) Reflective/transmissive sensor adjustment

value display (without paper):
[ P E ] R 0 . 1 V T 4 . 8 V
Remove any paper covering the sensor.

[RESTART] or (24) Hold down the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for 3

[FEED] seconds or more.
< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (25) “*” is displayed when the reflective/
transmissive sensor adjustment is completed.
[ P E ] R 0 . 1 V T 4 . 8 V *

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (27) Ribbon end sensor adjustment value display

Place a ribbon on the sensor.
[ R I B B O N ] 3 . 1 V

[RESTART] or (28) Hold down the [RESTART] or [FEED] key for 3

[FEED] seconds or more.
< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (29) “*” is displayed when the ribbon end sensor
adjustment is completed.
[ R I B B O N ] 3 . 1 V *

[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (31) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

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6.6.2 Details of Sensor Adjustment Value Display

(1) Sensor adjustment value display

[ H ] 2 0 ° C [ A ] 2 2 ° C

Open-air temperature sensor status

(0 °C to 86 °C)

Thermal head temperature sensor status

(0 °C to 86 °C)

[ R E F L E C T ] 3 . 8 V

Reflective sensor status

(0.0 V to 5.0 V)

[ T R A N S . ] 2 . 3 V

Transmissive sensor status

(0.0 V to 5.0 V)

[ P E ] R 0 . 2 V T 4 . 6 V

Transmissive sensor status without paper

(0.0 V to 5.0 V)
Reflective sensor status without paper
(0.0 V to 5.0 V)

[ R I B B O N ] 3 . 1 V

Ribbon end sensor status

(0.0 V to 5.0 V)

(2) Supplementary explanations

• During a sensor check, status of each sensor is monitored and displayed every 200 msec.
(The display changes in accordance with sensor status.)
• When the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys are pressed at the same time, the system mode
menu is displayed.

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6.7 RAM CLEAR
6.7.1 RAM Clear Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (11) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (13) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (15) No RAM clear mode

(*) A mode to prevent RAM clear from being
N O R A M C L E A R
performed mistakenly

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (17) Maintenance counter clear mode

M A I N T E . C N T C L E A R

[FEED] (18) Press the [FEED] key.

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< 6 > R A M C L E A R (19) Parameter clear mode
P A R A M E T E R C L E A R

[PAUSE] (20) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (21) RAM clear for the QM type

* * * Q M T Y P E * * *

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (23) Parameter clear is executed.

*

< 6 > R A M C L E A R
* *

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (24) Progress display

* * *

< 6 > R A M C L E A R
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (25) Parameter clear is complete.

* * * C O M P L E T E * * *
(26) Turn the power off.

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6.7.1.1 Maintenance Counter Clear Operation Example

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (1) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[PAUSE] (2) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (3) No RAM clear mode

(*) A mode to prevent RAM clear from being
N O R A M C L E A R
performed mistakenly

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (5) Maintenance counter clear mode

M A I N T E . C N T C L E A R

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (7) All clear mode

A L L C L E A R

[FEED] (8) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (9) FEED/PRINT counter clear mode

F E E D & P R I N T C L E A R

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (11) Parameter clear is executed.

C U T C L E A R

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (13) All clear mode

A L L C L E A R

[PAUSE] (14) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (15) All clear is performed.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (16) Maintenance counter clear is complete.

* * * C O M P L E T E * * *
(17) Turn the power off.

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6.7.2 Details of RAM Clear

(1) RAM clear mode

RESTART • NO RAM CLEAR

• MAINTE.CNT CLEAR
FEED • PARAMETER CLEAR

(2) Destination type

RESTART • QM TYPE (for North/South America/Europe/Asia/China)

• CND TYPE (only for the custom model)
FEED • JA TYPE (for Japan)

(3) Maintenance counter clear mode

RESTART • ALL CLEAR (Maintenance counter is all initialized.)

• FEED & PRINT CLEAR (Label distance covered and print distance are
FEED initialized.)
• CUT CLEAR (Cut count is initialized.)

(4) Supplementary explanations

• When the [FEED] and [RESTART] keys are pressed at the same time, the display shows
the system mode menu.
• When “COMPLETE” is displayed after a RAM clear is complete, turn off the power.
• The total label distance covered, sensor adjustment values (system mode <5>), the IP
address setting, socket communication port number, LCD language, and data of flash
memory on the CPU are not cleared by the RAM clear.
• Number of successful RFID write and number of failure in RFID write cannot be cleared by
RAM clear.
• Password setting to protect error tag detection, access password setting, and automatic
unlock function setting cannot be cleared by RAM clear. (The initial values in the table
are the factory default.)
• System password setting cannot be cleared by RAM clear.
• Destination type is printed on the upper right area of a self-test print result for maintenance
counter values and parameter values.

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(5) Values after maintenance counter clear

Item Value
Label distance covered 0 km
Print distance 0 km
Cut count 0
Head up and down cycle count 0
Ribbon motor drive time 0 hours
Solenoid drive time for head up 0 hours
RS-232C hardware error count 0
System error count 0
Momentary power interruption count 0

(6) Items initialized by a maintenance counter clear

Clear mode
Item
ALL FEED CUT
Label distance covered FEED { { ---
Print distance PRINT { { ---
Cut count CUT { --- {
Head up and down cycle count HEAD U/D { --- ---
Ribbon motor drive time RIBBON { --- ---
Solenoid drive time for head up SOLENOID { --- ---
RS-232C hardware error count 232C ERR { --- ---
System error count SYSTEM ERR { --- ---
Momentary power interruption count POWER FAIL { --- ---
{: Item to be initialized.

(7) Values after parameter clear

Parameter Value
Feed fine adjustment (PC) 0 mm
Cut (strip) position fine adjustment (PC) 0 mm
Reverse feed fine adjustment (PC) 0 mm
Print density fine adjustment: 0
Thermal transfer print mode (PC)
Print density fine adjustment: 0
Direct thermal print mode (PC)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment 0
(Take-up) (PC)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment 0
(Feed) (PC)
Feed fine adjustment (Key) 0 mm
Cut (strip) position fine adjustment (Key) 0 mm
Reverse feed fine adjustment (Key) 0 mm
Print density fine adjustment: 0
Thermal transfer print mode (Key)
Print density fine adjustment: 0
Direct thermal print mode (Key)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment 0

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 Parameter Value
(Take-up) (Key)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine adjustment 0
(Feed) (Key)
X-coordinate fine adjustment (Key) 0 mm
Transmissive sensor manual threshold fine 1.4 V
adjustment value
Reflective sensor manual threshold fine adjustment 1.0 V
value
Character code PC-850
Character zero “0” (without slash)
RS232C baud rate 9600 bps
RS232C data length 8 bits
RS232C stop bit length 1 bit
RS232C parity NONE
XON/XOFF + READY/BUSY (DTR)
protocol:
RS232C flow control code
(XON output when the power is on,
XOFF output when the power is off)
LCD language English
Auto forward wait OFF
Head up cut in cut issue mode OFF (Not activated)
Ribbon saving function B-SX6T OFF (Not activated)
ON (Activated)
B-SX8T (When the head lever is set to the tag
position.)
Control code Auto
Ribbon type TRANS (Transparent ribbon)
Strip wait status OFF
FEED key function FEED (Feeds one label.)
KANJI code TYPE1
EURO code B0H
Auto print head check OFF
Centronics ACK/BUSY timing TYPE1
Web printer function OFF (Disabled)
Media sensor CENTER (Fixed sensor)
Input prime OFF (Not performed)
Expansion I/O operation mode Normal
Plug & Play OFF
Label end/ribbon end The printer stops an issue operation.
Pre-strip OFF
Reverse feed speed 3 ips
MaxiCode specification TYPE1 (Compatible with the current
version)
Strip motor torque R0 (For standard papers)
Stabilizer function ON (Enabled only in direct thermal
mode)
Automatic calibration OFF
LAN enable/disable LAN: Enable, SNMP: Enable
Status response ON

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 Parameter Value
Label pitch 76.2 mm
Effective print length 74.2 mm
B-SX6T 170.6 mm
Effective print width
B-SX8T 213.3 mm
Print type Thermal transfer print mode
Sensor type Transmissive sensor
Feed speed 4”/sec.
Issue mode Batch
PC-save automatic call ON
BASIC interpreter setting OFF
BASIC interpreter trace setting OFF
DHCP setting OFF
RFID module type selection NONE
RFID tag type selection NONE
RFID error tag detection OFF
Password setting to protect error tag detection Disabled: 0000
Access password setting 00000000
Automatic unlock function setting Disabled
Max. number of RFID issue retires 3
Max. number of RFID read retires 5
RFID read retry time-out 4.0 seconds
Max. number of RFID write retries 5
RFID write retry time-out 2.0 seconds
RFID adjustment for retry OFF: 0 mm
RFID radio power level 18
RFID AGC threshold setting 0
Q value 0
AGC threshold for data write 0
Hibiki tag multi-word write 0: OFF
AGC threshold lower limit for retry 0
The number of times tag data write succeeded 0
The number of times tag data write failed 0
System mode password setting OFF

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6.8 IP ADDRESS SETTING
6.8.1 IP Address Setting Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (11) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (13) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[FEED] (14) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (15) System mode menu display

(IP address setting)

[PAUSE] (16) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (17) Printer IP address setting mode

P R I N T E R I P A D R E S

[RESTART] (18) Press the [RESTART] key.

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< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (19) Gateway IP address setting mode
G A T E W A Y I P A D R E S

[RESTART] (20) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (21) Subnet mask setting mode

S U B N E T M A S K

[RESTART] (22) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (23) Socket port number setting mode

S O C K E T P O R T

[RESTART] (24) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (25) DHCP function setting mode

D H C P

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (27) DHCP client ID setting mode

D H C P C L I E N T I D

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (29) Printer IP address setting mode

P R I N T E R I P A D R E S

[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (31) Printer IP address display

1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] (32) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (33) Setting for the first 8 bits

1 9 1 . 1 6 8 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] (34) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (35) Setting for the first 8 bits

1 9 0 . 1 6 8 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] • • • • • (36) Press the [FEED] key.

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< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (37) Setting for the first 8 bits
1 5 7 . 1 6 8 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[PAUSE] (38) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (39) The first 8 bits are entered and the setting goes
on to the next 8 bits.
1 5 7 . 1 6 7 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] (40) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (41) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 1 6 7 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] (42) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (43) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 1 6 6 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[PAUSE] (44) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (45) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 1 6 5 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[FEED] • • • • • (46) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (47) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[PAUSE] (48) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (49) The 8 bits are entered and the setting goes on
to the next 8 bits.
1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 1 0 . 0 1 0

[RESTART] (50) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (51) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 1 1 . 0 1 0

[RESTART] (52) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (53) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 1 2 . 0 1 0

[RESTART] (54) Press the [RESTART] key.

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< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (55) Setting for the next 8 bits
1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 1 3 . 0 1 0

[RESTART] • • • • • (56) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (57) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 0 1 0

[PAUSE] (58) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (59) The 8 bits are entered and the setting goes on
to the next 8 bits.
1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 0 1 0

[RESTART] (60) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (61) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 0 1 1

[RESTART] (62) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (63) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 0 1 2

[RESTART] (64) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (65) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 0 1 3

[RESTART] • • • • • (66) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (67) Setting for the next 8 bits

1 5 7 . 0 6 9 . 0 4 6 . 1 2 4

[PAUSE] (68) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (69) Gateway IP address setting mode

G A T E W A Y I P A D R E S

[PAUSE] (70) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (71) Gateway IP address display

0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
(72) Gateway IP address setting

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< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (73) Subnet mask setting mode
S U B N E T M A S K

[PAUSE] (74) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (75) Subnet mask display

2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 0 0 0
(76) Subnet mask setting

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (77) Socket communication port setting mode

S O C K E T P O R T

[PAUSE] (78) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (79) Socket communication setting (Disabled)

P O R T O F F - - - - -

[RESTART] (80) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (81) Socket communication setting (Enabled)

P O R T O N 0 8 0 0 0

[PAUSE] (82) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (83) Set a value for the 5th digit.

P O R T O N 0 8 0 0 0

[RESTART] (84) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (85) Confirm a set value for the 5th digit.

P O R T O N 1 8 0 0 0

[PAUSE] (86) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (87) Set a value for the 4th digit.

P O R T O N 1 8 0 0 0

[FEED] (88) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (89) Confirm a set value for the 4th digit.
P O R T O N 1 7 0 0 0

[PAUSE] (90) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (91) Enter values for the 3rd to the 1st digits.
P O R T O N 1 7 0 0 0
[FEED] • • • • •
[RESTART] • • • • • (92) Set values for the 3rd to the 1st digits.
[PAUSE] • • • • •

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (93) DHCP setting

D H C P

[PAUSE] (94) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (95) DHCP setting (Disabled)

D H C P O F F

[RESTART] (96) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (97) DHCP setting (Enabled)

D H C P O N

[PAUSE] (98) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (99) DHCP client ID setting

D H C P C L I E N T I D

[PAUSE] (100) Press the [PAUSE] key.

M O D E A S C I I (101) DHCP client ID input mode setting

(ASCII)*
D H C P C L I E N T I D

[RESTART] (102) Press the [RESTART] key.

M O D E H E X (103) DHCP client ID input mode setting

(HEX)
D H C P C L I E N T I D

[PAUSE] (104) Press the [PAUSE] key.

F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F (105) Input the DHCP client ID. (HEX)

F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[RESTART] (106) Press the [RESTART] key.

0 0 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F (107) Input the DHCP client ID.

(HEX: 1st byte)
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[RESTART] (108) Press the [RESTART] key.

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0 1 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F (109) Input the DHCP client ID.
(HEX: 1st byte)
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[PAUSE] (110) Press the [PAUSE] key.

0 1 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F (111) Input the DHCP client ID.

(HEX: 2nd byte)
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[FEED] (112) Press the [FEED] key.

0 1 F E F F F F F F F F F F F F (113) Input the DHCP client ID.

(HEX: 2nd byte)
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[FEED] (114) Press the [FEED] key.

0 1 F D F F F F F F F F F F F F (115) Input the DHCP client ID.

(HEX: 2nd byte)
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
[FEED] • • • • •
[RESTART] • • • • • (116) Input the DHCP client ID.
(HEX: 2nd to 16 th bytes)
[PAUSE] • • • • •

M O D E A S C I I (117) Input the DHCP host name.

D H C P H O S T N A M E

[PAUSE] (118) Press the [PAUSE] key.

M O D E A S C I I
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ (119) DHCP HOST NAME input mode setting
[FEED] • • • • • (ASCII) *

[RESTART] • • • • •
[PAUSE] • • • • • (120) Press the [RESTART] key.
< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (121) End of IP address setting

NOTE: When the input mode for DHCP client ID and DHCP HOST NAME is ASCII, each byte of
data is an ASCII character. Termination is FHH. It is “FF” in HEX mode and “■” before
the space in ASCII mode.

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6.8.2 IP Address Setting Operation Flow

[FEED] [FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]

254.000.000.000 000.254.000.000
PRINTER IP ADRES
[FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]

[FEED] [RESTART] 255.000.000.000 000.255.000.000

[FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]

GATEWAY IP ADRES 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000

[PAUSE] [PAUSE]
[FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]
[FEED] [RESTART]
001.000.000.000 000.001.000.000
[FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]
SUBNET MASK
002.000.000.000 000.002.000.000

[FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART] [FEED] [RESTART]

SOCKET PORT

[FEED] [RESTART]

DHCP

[FEED] [RESTART]

DHCP CLIENT ID

[FEED] [RESTART]

DHCP HOST NAME

[RESTART]

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6.9 BASIC SETTING
6.9.1 BASIC Setting Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

(2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.
[FEED] [PAUSE]

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (11) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (13) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[FEED] (14) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (15) System mode menu display

(IP address setting)

[FEED] (16) Press the [FEED] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (17) BASIC setting mode

[PAUSE] (18) Press the [PAUSE] key.

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< 8 > B A S I C (19) BASIC enable setting mode
B A S I C E N A B L E

[RESTART] (20) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (21) BASIC file browser

F I L E M A I N T E N A N C E

[RESTART] (22) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (23) BASIC trace setting

B A S I C T R A C E

[RESTART] (24) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (25) BASIC expansion mode

E X P A N D M O D E

[RESTART] (26) Press the [RESTART] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (27) BASIC enable setting mode

B A S I C E N A B L E

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (29) BASIC is disabled.

B A S I C O F F

[FEED] (30) Press the [FEED] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (31) BASIC is enabled.

B A S I C O N

[PAUSE] (32) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (33) BASIC file browser

F I L E M A I N T E N A N C E

[PAUSE] (34) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (35) Program file display

0 0 T E S T . B A S

[RESTART] (36) Press the [RESTART] key.

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< 8 > B A S I C (37) Data file display
0 1 T E S T . D A T
(38) Names of data files, saved in the BASIC file
area, are displayed.

< 8 > B A S I C (39) Program file display

0 0 T E S T . B A S

[PAUSE] (40) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (41) BASIC trace setting

B A S I C T R A C E

[PAUSE] (42) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (43) BASIC trace setting (Disabled)

T R A C E O F F

[FEED] (44) Press the [FEED] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (45) BASIC trace setting (Enabled)

T R A C E O N

[PAUSE] (46) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (47) BASIC expansion mode

E X P A N D M O D E

[PAUSE] (48) Press the [PAUSE] key to execute the BASIC

expansion mode program, if it has been
loaded.
The basic expansion mode ends when the
basic expansion program is exited.

< 8 > B A S I C (49) BASIC setting mode

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6.10 ADJUSTMENT MODE FOR FACTORY

Power OFF

[FEED] [PAUSE] (1) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (2) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (3) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (4) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (5) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (6) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (7) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (8) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (9) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (10) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[FEED] (11) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (12) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[FEED] (13) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (14) System mode menu display

(IP address setting)

[FEED] (15) Press the [FEED] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (16) System mode menu display

(BASIC setting)

[FEED] (17) Press the [FEED] key.

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< 9 > F O R F A C T O R Y (18) The menu for the adjustment mode for the
factory is displayed.

[PAUSE] (19) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 9 > F O R F A C T O R Y (20) Option check mode display

O P T I O N C H E C K

[PAUSE] (21) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 9 > F O R F A C T O R Y (22) Option check result display

O P T I O N C H E C K O K

[PAUSE] (23) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 9 > F O R F A C T O R Y (24) The display is returned to the menu for the
adjustment for the factory.

NOTE: Option Check

Currently no option checks and fixed to OK.

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6.11 RFID SETTING

6.11.1 RFID Setting Operation Example

Power OFF (1) Power off state

[FEED] [PAUSE] (2) While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys
down, turn the power on.

< 1 > D I A G . V 1 . 0 A (3) The self-test menu is displayed.

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T (5) System mode menu display

(Parameter setting)

[FEED] (6) Press the [FEED] key.

< 3 > A D J U S T S E T (7) System mode menu display

(Fine adjustment value setting)

[FEED] (8) Press the [FEED] key.

< 4 > T E S T P R I N T (9) System mode menu display

(Test print)

[FEED] (10) Press the [FEED] key.

< 5 > S E N S O R A D J . (11) System mode menu display

(Sensor display/adjustment)

[FEED] (12) Press the [FEED] key.

< 6 > R A M C L E A R (13) System mode menu display

(RAM clear)

[FEED] (14) Press the [FEED] key.

< 7 > I P A D D R E S S (15) System mode menu display

(IP address setting)

[FEED] (16) Press the [FEED] key.

< 8 > B A S I C (17) System mode menu display

(BASIC setting)

[FEED] (18) Press the [FEED] key.

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< 9 > F O R F A C T O R Y (19) The menu for the adjustment mode for the
factory is displayed.

[FEED] (20) Press the [FEED] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (21) RFID setting menu display

[PAUSE] (22) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (23) RFID read test menu

Enable/Disable the read test by using the
R E A D T E S T O F F [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] (24) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (25) RFID module type setting

Select a type by using the [FEED] or
M O D U L E N O N E
[RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] (26) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (27) RFID tag type setting

Select a tag type by using the [FEED] or
T A G N O N E
[RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] (28) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (29) RFID error tag detection

Enable/Disable the detection by using the
E R R C H K O F F
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] (30) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (31) Maximum number of RFID issue retries

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
I S S U E R E T R Y 3
key.

[PAUSE] (32) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (33) Maximum number of RFID read retries

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
R C Y C L E C N T 5
key.

[PAUSE] (34) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (35) RFID read retry time-out

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
R C Y C L E T I M 3 . 0
key.

[PAUSE] (36) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (37) Maximum number of RFID write retries

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
W C Y C L E C N T 5
key.

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 [PAUSE] (38) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (39) RFID write retry time-out

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
W C Y C L E T I M 3 . 0
key.

[PAUSE] (40) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (41) RFID adjustment for retry

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
A D J R E T R Y + 0 0
key.

[PAUSE] (42) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (43) RFID wireless power level setting

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
P O W E R L E V E L 1 8
key.

[PAUSE] (44) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (45) RFID AGC threshold setting

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
A G C T H R E S H O L D 0
key.

[PAUSE] (46) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (47) Q value setting

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
Q V A L U E 0
key.

[PAUSE] (48) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (49) AGC threshold for data write

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
W T A G C 0 key.

[PAUSE] (50) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (51) AGC threshold lower limit for retry

Set a value by using the [FEED] or [RESTART]
W T M I N A G C 0
key.

[PAUSE] (52) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (53) Hibiki tag multi-word write

Enable/disable the function by using the
M U L T W R I T E O F F
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.

[PAUSE] (54) Press the [PAUSE] key.

< 1 0 > R F I D (55) RFID setting menu display

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6.11.2 Details of RFID Setting

(1) RFID read test

OFF: A read test is not performed.
ON: The printer enters read test mode, and a read test is performed each time the
[PAUSE] key is pressed. The read data on the tag is displayed on the LCD.
If the tag cannot be read, “RFID TIMEOUT” or “RFID READ ERROR” is displayed.
Only the tags selected by the RFID tag type selection can be read. An RFID tag
read error will result if the type of the tag to be read and the type of the tag selected
by the RFID tag type selection do not match. Make sure the RFID tag type has
been selected before the read test is started.
LCD can display up to 16 digits x 2 lines data.
▪ In the case the Q value is set to 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

▪ In the case the Q value is set to 1 or greater.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 ( 0 E )

The data, displayed in hex. numbers. Displayed data is an EPC code in the EPC area.
When the RFID tag contains data of 16 digits or more, the first 16 digits are displayed.
When data volume is less than 16 digits, the vacant digits will be filled with spaces.
In the case the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC value of a read tag, enclosed with
parentheses, is displayed on the right most place on the lower line. Therefore, 14-byte data
is displayed in hex. code.
Additionally, if more than one tag is read at one time, especially when short-pitch tags are
used, pressing the [FEED] or [RESTART] key shows the other tags’ data. Among them, a
tag with the highest AGC value is considered to be positioned just above the antenna.

When the RFID module type is set to “NONE” or a communication cannot be established, a
message, “NO RFID MODULE”, is displayed.

(2) RFID module type

NONE: No RFID kits are installed.
U2: The RFID kit for UHF band (B-SX708-RFID-U2-¼¼-R) is installed.

(3) RFID tag type selection

c When the RFID module type is set to “U2”:

RESTART • NONE: (When a tag type is not selected.)

• EPC C1 Gen2: 24
FEED

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 (4) RFID error tag detection
EPC: An error tag detection is performed. A tag (EPC area for Gen2 tags) is read before
writing data on it and data is written on the tag only when the header data is “A5A5”.
OFF: An error tag detection is not performed. Though a tag is read before writing data on
it, data is always written on the tag whatever data is set as the header data.
PASS: An error tag detection is performed only for Gen2 tags. The access password area
of a tag is read before writing data on it. Only when the data read matches the
access password setting data, the data is written on the tag.

To prevent unauthorized changes of the setting, a password to protect the error tag
detection setting can be programmed.

When the system enters this menu, the

current setting is displayed and when “CHG”
is selected, the setting can be changed.

ERR CHK OFF to the next setting

PAUSE
RESTART FEED

ERR CHK CHG

RESTART FEED If the password to protect the error tag

detection setting has been enabled, an entry
PAUSE
of the password is requested.
Password protect Password
has been disabled. protect has RESTART
RESTART
been enabled. PASSWORD 1000 PASSWORD 2000
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 0000
FEED FEED
PAUSE PASSWORD F000 PASSWORD E000
RESTART RESTART

RESTART RESTART
PASSWORD 0100 PASSWORD 0200
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 0000
FEED FEED
PAUSE PASSWORD 0F00 PASSWORD 0E00
RESTART RESTART

RESTART RESTART
PASSWORD 0010 PASSWORD 0020
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 0000
FEED FEED
PAUSE PASSWORD 00F0 PASSWORD 00E0
RESTART RESTART

RESTART RESTART
PASSWORD 0001 PASSWORD 0002
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 0000
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 000F PASSWORD 000E
PAUSE
RESTART RESTART

Go to the next page.

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 From the previous page.

Password matches. Password does not match.

PAUSE
ERR CHK OFF to the next setting

RESTART
FEED
PAUSE
ERR CHK EPC
FEED RESTART
When selecting “PASS”, an entry of the access
password is required.
ERR CHK PASS

Enter an 8-digit access password.

PAUSE RESTART RESTART

A.PASS 10000000 A.PASS 20000000
FEED FEED
A.PASS 00000000
FEED FEED
PAUSE A.PASS F0000000 A.PASS E0000000
RESTART RESTART

PAUSE RESTART RESTART

A.PASS 00000001 A.PASS 00000002
FEED FEED
A.PASS 00000000
FEED FEED
A.PASS 0000000F A.PASS 0000000E
PAUSE RESTART RESTART

PASSWORD OFF ----

FEED RESTART
Set a 4-digit password to protect the error tag
PASSWORD ON 0000 detection setting from unauthorized changes.
FEED RESTART

PAUSE
RESTART RESTART
PASSWORD 1000 PASSWORD 2000
FEED FEED
PASSWORD ON 0000
FEED FEED
PASSWORD F000 PASSWORD E000
PAUSE PAUSE
RESTART RESTART

RESTART RESTART
PAUSE PASSWORD 0001 PASSWORD 0002
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 0000
FEED FEED
PASSWORD 000F PASSWORD 000E
RESTART RESTART

AUTO UNLOCK OFF

PAUSE
RESTART
FEED

AUTO UNLOCK ON to the next setting

PAUSE
FEED RESTART
When the automatic unlock function is set to ON,
locked tags are automatically unlocked by the
access password and data write is enabled.

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(5) Maximum number of RFID issue retries

RESTART •+
• Initial value (3)
FEED •−

0 to 255
Set a maximum number of retry times to issue an RFID tag.
If the printer fails to issue an RFID tag, it prints an error pattern and starts retrying to issue
the tag for up to a specified number of times. If the printer does not succeed even after
having retried for the maximum number of times, the printer stops, resulting in an error.

(6) Maximum number of RFID read retries

RESTART •+
• Initial value (5)
FEED •−

0 to 255
Set a maximum number of retry times to read an RFID tag.
The printer stops retrying to read data from an RFID tag before the maximum number of
retry times is reached, if a specified time runs out.
The printer always read the RFID tag for a maximum number of retry times set by this
parameter before writing data to the RFID.

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(7) RFID read retry time-out

RESTART •+
• Initial value (4.0)
FEED •−

0.0 to 9.9 (0.0 seconds to 9.9 seconds)

Set a time-out for retry to read an RFID tag.
The printer stops retrying to read data from an RFID tag before a specified time runs out, if a
maximum number of retry times is reached.
The printer always read the RFID tag for a specified time set by this parameter before writing
data to the RFID.

(8) Maximum number of RFID write retries

RESTART •+
• Initial value (5)
FEED •−

0 to 255
Set a maximum number of retry times to write data onto an RFID tag.
The printer stops retrying to write data to an RFID tag before the maximum number of retry
times is reached, if a specified time runs out.

(9) RFID write retry time-out

RESTART •+
• Initial value (2.0)
FEED •−

0.0 to 9.9 (0.0 seconds to 9.9 seconds)

Set a time-out for retry to write data to an RFID tag.
The printer stops retrying to write data to an RFID tag before a specified time runs out, if a
maximum number of retry times is reached.

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(10) RFID adjustment for retry

RESTART •+
• Initial value (+00)
FEED •−

−99 mm to +99 mm
+: Forward feed −: Reverse feed
Set a value to feed an RFID tag.
If the printer fails to write data to an RFID tag, the printer feeds the RFID tag forward or
backward for a specified length, then starts retrying to write data, unless “0” is set for this
parameter where no retries are to be performed.
The setting is effective only when the parameter value is −3 mm or less or +3 mm or more.

(11) Radio output power level

• 18
RESTART
•9
• Initial value (18)
FEED
• 18

•9
9 to 18
When the value is “9”, the power is the weakest and when “18”, the power is the strongest.
The factory default is 18.
The optimal value is different depending on the tags used. Usually it is not necessary to
change this value but changing the value sometimes can increase the number of successful
read/write times.

(12) RFID AGC threshold setting

• 15
RESTART
•1
• Initial value (0)
FEED
• 15

•1
0 to 15
Obtains the gain of the RFID tag, and when that gain is lower than the AGC threshold, tags
are considered as error tags even if a data write succeeds.
When the AGC threshold is se to “0”, all tags are writable. When set to 8, for example, only
tags with the AGC threshold level set to 9 or greater are writable.
The optimal value is different depending on the tags. The factory default is 0.

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(13) Q value

RESTART 15

FEED 0 (Default)

0 to 15
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.). Q value “0” causes the tags to
interfere with each other and disables proper data write.
When a Q value is set, set an AGC threshold for data write and an AGC threshold lower limit
for retry, also. Setting all these values enable writing data to a tag placed just above the
antenna.
However, the problem that multiple tags are read at the same time does not occur on the B-
SX series with most RFID tag types. It is not necessary to change the default setting.

(14) AGC threshold for data write

RESTART 15

FEED 0 (Default)

0 to 15
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. In other words, setting an AGC threshold for data
write enables writing data only to a tag placed just above the antenna.
Supposing that the gain of a tag just above the antenna is 14 and that of a tag off the
antenna is 7, setting the threshold to 11 (a value between 8 and 14) enables the printer to
write data only to the tag just above the antenna.
When the threshold is set to 0, a data write operation is performed regardless of the gain of
a tag.
Both of the AGC threshold and the AGC threshold for data write are used to determine
whether a tag is defective or not, but the timing of a gain measurement is different. In the
case of the AGC threshold, this is performed after data is written to a tag.
On the contrary, when the AGC threshold for data write is effective a measurement is
performed before data is written. And if a gain value is lower than the threshold, a data
write operation is not performed.
The optimum value differs depending on the tag type.

However, the problem that multiple tags are read at the same time does not occur on the B-
SX series with most RFID tag types. It is not necessary to change the default setting.

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(15) AGC threshold lower limit for retry

RESTART 15

FEED 0 (Default)

0 to 15
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. For a retry, the printer
lowers the threshold to the highest gain of the tag if it is greater than the lower limit or to the
lower limit if it is greater than the highest gain of the tag.
Example 1
AGC threshold for data write: 11
Lower limit for retry: 9
Detected tag’s gain: 10
As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for
this tag at the first try. However, the gain is greater than the lower limit.
Then the printer retires to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 10.
In this case, a retry of a data write will mostly succeed because the detected tag’s gain is
greater than the new threshold. (However, the success rate is not 100% because a gain of
a tag is not always the same.)

Example 2
AGC threshold for data write: 11
Lower limit for retry: 9
Detected tag’s gain: 8
As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for
this tag at the first try. Also, the gain is lower than the lower limit.
Then the printer retries to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 9.
In this case, a retry of data write will mostly fail because the detected tag’s gain is lower than
the new threshold. (However, the error rate is not 100% because a gain of a tag is not
always the same.)

When the same value is set to the AGC threshold for data write and the AGC threshold
lower limit for retry, respectively, the threshold will not be changed for a retry.
The optimum value differs depending on the tag type.

However, the problem that multiple tags are read at the same time does not occur on the B-
SX series with most RFID tag types. It is not necessary to change the default setting.

(16) Hibiki tag multi-word write

Gen2-compatible Hibiki tag (HITACHI) has a function which reduces the time to write data
on the RFID chips. This is called “Multi-word write”. Use of this function enables a speed-
up of the data write operation. However, this function is unique to the Hibiki tag, and not
usable with the other Gen2-compatible chips. The factory default is set to OFF (disabled).

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7. DOWNLOAD MODE

Power OFF (1) Power off state

[FEED]+[PAUSE]+ (2) Turn the power on by pressing the [FEED],

[RESTART] [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys at the same
time.
D O W N L O A D M O D E (3) Download mode display

[FEED] (4) Press the [FEED] key.

D O W N L O A D M O D E 2 (5) Download mode 2 display

[PAUSE] (6) Press the [PAUSE] key.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (7) Download mode display

Start of downloading (8) A download command is sent.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (9) A message, indicating data is being received,

R E C E I V I N G . . . is displayed.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (10) A message, indicating data in flash ROM is

E R A S I N G . . . being erased, is displayed.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (11) A message, indicating downloaded data is

P R O G R A M M I N G . . . being written, is displayed.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (12) A message, indicating data is being received,

R E C E I V I N G . . . is displayed.

D O W N L O A D M O D E (13) A message, indicating downloaded data is

P R O G R A M M I N G . . . being written, is displayed.
•
•
•

D O W N L O A D M O D E (14) Downloading is completed.

* * * C O M P L E T E * * *

O N L I N E (15) After downloading is completed, the printer will

B - S X 8 T V 1 . 0 A be automatically rebooted, then it will enter
online state.

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When the power is turned on while the [FEED], [RESTART], and [PAUSE] keys are pressed at the
same time, the printer enters download mode.
In download mode, only commands concerning downloading are available.
The printer keys function only to change a mode between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and “DOWNLOAD
MODE 2”. A Centronics ACK-BUSY timing differs between “DOWNLOAD MODE” and “DOWNLOAD
MODE 2”. When downloading is not performed properly in “DOWNLOAD MODE”, it may be performed
properly in “DOWNLOAD MODE 2”.

Either of the following two types of BUSY/ACK timing is available:

(1) DOWNLOAD MODE (Default)

Data 1 to 8
(Host → Printer)

nStrobe
(Host → Printer)

Busy
(Host ← Printer)

nAck
(Host ← Printer)

(2) DOWNLOAD MODE 2

Data 1 to 8
(Host → Printer)

nStrobe
(Host → Printer)

Busy
(Host ← Printer)

nAck
(Host ← Printer)

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