Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer
B-SX4T Series, B-SX5T Series
External Equipment Interface Specification
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1. SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If the print area is less than 8 mm, printing is performed by automatically assuming the minimum print area of 8 mm. Ribbon saving is performed for up to 4 fields (Max: 4 printing fields + 4 ribbon saving fields). When the parameter in the Issue Command is set to "Without ribbon saving function", or the ribbon saving system is set in the system mode so that it is not used, no ribbon saving will take place.
NOTES: 1. To use the ribbon saving function, it is necessary to select the parameter depending on the head lever position. This selection is performed by the parameter settings in the system mode. Head lever position is "TAG": Select "RBN SAVE ON(TAG)" Head lever position is "LABEL": Select "RBN SAVE ON(LBL)" Incorrect selection may disable the proper ribbon saving function. When the head lever position is "TAG" and solenoid type is TYPE1, the thermal head is pulled up with strong power. So, depending on the area in which the ribbon is saved and the number of fields, the head-up solenoid temperature may be raised and the ribbon saving function may not be able to work. Therefore, when the area in which the ribbon is to be saved exceeds the specified value, the ribbon saving length is automatically shortened, as described on the following page, to prevent the temperature from being raised, even if the above conditions are satisfied. If the ribbon saving module has not been installed, when the parameter in the Issue Command is set to "With ribbon saving function", or the ribbon saving system is set in the system mode so that it is used, the ribbon will sag during printing.
Without ribbon (with head up function): Use direct thermal paper. When there is a non-print area, the print head is raised in the same way with the ribbon save function. - 174 -
Correction for the ribbon saving area (in case of TAG and solenoid TYPE 1):
Printing area
ABCDE
ABCDE
Printing area
Correct so that the head is lowered to at least 50% of the label pitch length (Solenoid OFF).
Ribbon saving area
Correction
Ribbon saving area
Paper feed direction
Ribbon saving area Ribbon saving area Correction Printing area
Correct so that the head is lowered to at least 50% of the label pitch length (Solenoid OFF).
Printing area
ABCDE
Paper feed direction
ABCDE
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(7)
Tag rotation The origin of coordinates and printing direction vary according to the designation of tag rotation. Printing bottom first
Backing paper Black mark (Back side of print) Tag
Origin of coordinates (0, 0)
Label
Origin of coordinates (0, 0)
Effective print length
Label pitch
Sample
Effective print length
Sample
Tag pitch
0
X
Effective print width 0 Paper feed direction
X
Effective print width
Paper feed direction Y
Y
[Labels]
[Tags]
Printing top first
Backing paper Label Black mark (Back side of print) Tag
Effective print length
Label pitch
Effective print length
Tag pitch
Effective print width Y
Origin of coordinates (0, 0) Y
Effective print width
Origin of coordinates (0, 0)
Paper feed direction X 0 X 0
Paper feed direction
[Labels]
[Tags]
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Mirror printing bottom first
Backing paper Label Black mark (Back side of print) Origin of coordinates (0, 0) Tag Origin of coordinates (0, 0)
Label pitch
Effective print length
Tag pitch
Effective print length
X
Effective print width 0 Paper feed direction Y
X
Effective print width 0 Paper feed direction Y
[Labels]
[Tags]
Mirror printing top first
Black mark (Back side of print) Tag
Backing paper Label
Label pitch
Effective print length
Tag pitch
Effective print length
Origin of coordinates (0, 0) Y
Effective print width
Origin of coordinates (0, 0) Y
Effective print width
Paper feed direction 0 X 0 X
Paper feed direction
[Labels]
[Tags]
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(8)
Status response When the option with status response has been selected, a status response is made at the end of printing or if an error occurs. In the batch mode and the cut mode, the print end status response is made after printing on the designated number of labels. In the strip mode, the status response is made after printing one label. * Do not change the parameter for status response/no status response during printing. Otherwise the status response may not be performed properly.
Examples
41. 0 mm
Issue count: Cut interval: Paper: Sample
76. 2 mm
73. 2 mm
4 pieces 1 piece Tag paper (Reflective sensor used) Issue mode: Cut issue Issue speed: 8"/sec. Ribbon: With Status response: On
15. 0 mm 82. 0 mm
Paper feed direction
[ESC] D0762, 0820, 0732 [LF] [NUL] [ESC] T11C30 [LF] [NUL] [ESC] C [LF] [NUL] [ESC] PC001; 0150, 0410, 1, 1, A, 00, B [LF] [NUL] [ESC] RC001; Sample [LF] [NUL] [ESC] XS; I, 0004, 0011C8201 [LF] [NUL]
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Notes
Explanation of processes involved to stop the label at the home position after the head-open state is detected: When the gap between labels (black mark) is found after the head open state is detected, the value to stop at the home position of each label between the head and the sensor is set again.
Stop position Sensor
A
77 mm 92 mm
B
C
The paper is moved in the above state.
Stop position Sensor
A
B
C
Stop position after feeding one label
+15 mm after detection of gap between B and C Stop position Sensor
A
B
C
D
* However, an error will result when feed jam conditions are met.
Paper feed direction
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6. 3. 15 FEED COMMAND Function Format Term Feeds the paper. [ESC] Tabcde [LF] [NUL] a:
[ESC] T
Type of sensor 0: No sensor 1: Reflective sensor 2: Transmissive sensor (when using normal labels) 3: Transmissive sensor (when using preprinted labels) 4: Reflective sensor (when using a manual threshold value) Selects cut or non-cut 0: Non-cut 1: Cut Feed mode C: Batch mode D: Strip mode E: Strip mode Feed speed B-SX4T: 3: 3 ips 6: 6 ips A: 10 ips (Cut and feed when "1 (Cut)" is selected for parameter b. ) (with back feed) (with back feed, the strip sensor is ignored, the applicator supports this mode. ) B-SX5T: 3: 3 ips 5: 5 ips 8: 8 ips
b:
c:
d:
e:
With/without ribbon 0: Without ribbon 1: With ribbon (with ribbon saving function) 2: With ribbon (without ribbon saving function)
Explanation
(1) Type of sensor No sensor: Feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the Label Size Set Command. Reflective sensor: Feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the Label Size Set Command. However, the black mark provided on the back side of the tag paper is automatically sensed by the reflective sensor and the stop position is finely adjusted. Transmissive sensor (when using normal labels): Feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the Label Size Set Command. [. . . ] 60 digits (including C/D) St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Sp Start code Stop code To be checked as modulus 43 C/D
Drawing Data
St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Sp
1 digit 61 digits or more
Not to be drawn
(3) Auto affix of modulus 43
No. 60 digits Drawing Data St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 C/D Sp Affix a modulus 43 C/D. 61 digits or more Not to be drawn St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Sp Start code Stop code
NOTE:
Numerals under bars are not characters corresponding to the bars but the characters of the codes received are drawn.
Type of Bar Code: NW7 (1) No affix C/D check Auto affix
No. of Input Digits Input Data Drawing Data 126 digits or more St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Sp Start code St D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Sp Stop code
Max. [. . . ]