BIXOLON XT2-40 Manuel utilisateur

Marque: BIXOLON

Modèle: XT2-40

Catégorie: Imprimantes d'étiquettes

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User’s Manual

XT2-40 Series

Industrial Label Printer

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http://www.bixolon.com

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Introduction

XT2-40 series printers have been designed to be connected to various types of electronic

devices such as computer peripheral devices.

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The main features of the printer are as follows

1. Industrial Label Printer

2. Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing

3. XT2-40: Max 152mm/s(6ips) printing speed

XT2-43: Max 100mm/s(4ips) printing speed

4. Print Width/Length: 108mm/3,999mm(XT2-40), 105.7mm/2,1859mm(XT2-43),

5. Media Width/Outer Diameter/Inner Diameter/Thickness: 25.4~118mm/203mm /

1~3inch /0.076~0.25mm

6. Ribbon Width/Length/Type: Max 110mm/450m/Wax, Wax Resin, Resin, Outside, Inside

7. Movable Transmissive Sensor, Movable Reflective Sensor

8. 128MByte Flash/32MByte SDRAM

9. Color TFT LCD

10. Option: Auto Cutter, Peeler

11. Support Interface: USB, Serial, Ethernet

It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer for the first

time.

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Use only authorized supplies that can be trusted!

- We are not responsible for quality and service for damage caused by the use of

unauthorized products (or recycled ones).

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Table of Contents

1. Content Confirmation ........................................................................................................ 7

2. Product Part Names ........................................................................................................... 8

2-1 Printer Part Names .......................................................................................................... 8

2-2 Major Control Part Names ............................................................................................. 11

2-2-1 Control Panel .......................................................................................................... 11

2-2-2 Detailed Descriptions .............................................................................................. 12

3. Installation & Usage ......................................................................................................... 14

3-1 Printer Installation Placings ........................................................................................... 14

3-2 Power Connection ......................................................................................................... 15

3-3 Interface ........................................................................................................................ 16

3-3-1 Standard Interface .................................................................................................. 17

3-4 Media Installation .......................................................................................................... 18

3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model ......................................................... 18

3-4-2 Media Installation Method for Auto Cutter (optional) Model..................................... 21

3-5 Ribbon Installation ......................................................................................................... 22

3-5-1 Ribbon Type ............................................................................................................ 22

3-5-2 Ribbon Installation Method ...................................................................................... 23

3-5-3 Ribbon Remove Method ......................................................................................... 24

3-5-4 Adjusting ribbon tension Method ............................................................................. 25

3-6 Print Head Load Control Method ................................................................................... 26

3-7 Ribbon Guide Control Method ....................................................................................... 27

4. Printer Setting ................................................................................................................... 32

4-1 Menu Composition ........................................................................................................ 32

4-2 Menu Select Method ..................................................................................................... 34

4-3 Setting Confirm Method................................................................................................. 36

4-4 Exit from current page to ready status .......................................................................... 38

4-5 Icon Definition ............................................................................................................... 40

4-6 Setting Menu Explanation ............................................................................................. 41

4-6-1 Printer Setting ......................................................................................................... 41

4-6-2 Label Setting ........................................................................................................... 43

4-6-3 Devices ................................................................................................................... 44

4-6-4 Printer Control ......................................................................................................... 46

4-7 Label size calibration and Self Test Page ...................................................................... 47

5. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 48

5-1 Cleaning Printer ............................................................................................................ 48

5-2 Cleaning Print Head ...................................................................................................... 49

5-3 Cleaning Platen Roller................................................................................................... 50

5-4 Cleaning Auto Cutter (optional) ..................................................................................... 51

5-5 Replacing Platen Roller ................................................................................................. 52

6. Printer Specifications ...................................................................................................... 53

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Manual Information

This user’s guide contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency

measures that may be required.

Safety Information

Warning: Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious

physical harm.

Caution: Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment

damage, or data loss.

Symbol Information

AC (Alternating current)

DC (Direct current)

Note, Caution, Warning

USB

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Safety Precautions

In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to

prevent any hazard or material damage.

WARNING

Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious physical harm.

Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.

• This can provoke over-heating and a fire.

• If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before usage.

• If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet, do not plug in.

• Be sure to use only standardized multi-outlets.

Use only the supplied parts for AC/DC power

enclosed.

• Do not use any other AC/DC enclosed as it may incur

danger.

Do not pull the cable to unplug.

• This can damage the cable, which is the origin of a fire or a

breakdown of the printer.

Keep the plastic bag out of children’s reach.

• If not, a child may put the bag on his head.

Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.

• You can be electrocuted.

Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any

heavy object.

• A damaged cable can cause a fire.

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CAUTION

Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment

damage, or data loss.

Do not use the printer when it is out of order. This

can cause a fire or an electrocution.

• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.

Do not let water or other foreign objects in the

printer.

•

If this happened, switch off and unplug the printer before

calling your dealer.

Use only approved accessories and do not try to

disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.

• Call your dealer when you need these services.

• Do not touch the blade of auto cutter.

Install the printer on the stable surface.

•

If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt

yourself.

Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.

• If not, they may eat it.

If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from

the printer, unplug it

before taking following

measures.

• Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains.

•

After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to

repair it.

PRINTER

DEALER

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1. Content Confirmation

The following items should all be contained in the printer package.

Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing.

- Product

XT2-40 Series

Power Cord USB Cable

Ribbon Core Quick Manual

Optional

Serial(RS-232C) Cable

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2. Product Part Names

2-1 Printer Part Names

- Front

Display Panel

Feed Button

Power Button

Media Cover

- Back

Ethernet Port

Externel Paper Insert

Serial(RS-232C) Port

Auto Sensing Button

USB Port

Power Jack

USB Host Port

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- Internal

Print Head Pressure knob

Ribbon Supply Hub

Print Head Lever

Label Supply Hub

Front Lower Panel

Label Roll Guide

Ribbon Return Hub

Label Roll Guide Fixing Knob

Label Guide

Platen Roller

Label Sensor Guide

Print Head

Black Mark & Notch Sensor

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- Printer Option

Auto Cutter

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2-2 Major Control Part Names

2-2-1 Control Panel

Number

Explanation

Model Name & Firmware version

Printer status

Direction button

Power button

Select & Feed button

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2-2-2 Detailed Descriptions

2-2-2-1 Model Name & Firmware version

List

Explanation

XT2-40 V2.RB0

Model Name & Firmware version

2-2-2-2 Printer Status

List

Explanation

Ready

Ready for print

Pause

Printing pause

Check Ribbon

Ribbon is not installed correctly

Check Media

Media is not installed correctly

Printhead Open

Print head is open

File System Full

The memory is full.

Duplicated Name

A file of the same name already exists

File Not Found

Unable to find file

TPH Over Heat

Print head has reached the maximum temperature

Check Cutter

Media is stuck in the auto cutter blade

2-2-2-3 Main Icons

List

Explanation

Printer settings

Label settings

Device settings

Printer Control

Exit

2-2-2-4 Direction Button

List

Explanation

Used for menu selection

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2-2-2-5 Printer Operation Button

List

Explanation

FEED

Turn on the printer and press the FEED button.

When you press the FEED button, the printer will advance media until

the FEED button is released.

If you are using continuous labels, pressing the FEED button will

advance a length of media until the button is released.

If you are using media with gaps, pressing the FEED button once will

advance only one label.

If the label does not stop at the correct position, you need to run the

auto-detection function for your media,

please see Section 4-7 Label size calibration and Self-Test.

Pause printing_FEED

Pressing the FEED button while the printer is in standby mode will set

the printer to pause mode. In this mode,

the printer can receive commands, but it will only process them when

it is reset to standby mode. Pressing the

FEED button again will reset the printer to standby mode.

Pressing the FEED button during printing will interrupt printing. When

the FEED button is pressed again, the printer

resumes printing. Example: While a 10-label print job is r

unning, you

press the FEED button to pause the printer.

Two of the labels have been printed. To resume printing and print the

remaining eight labels, you will need to press

the FEED button again.

Cancel printing_FEED

Press and hold the FEED button for

3 seconds during printing cancels

a print job. The current print job is cancelled.

Example: While a 10-

label print job is running, you press the FEED

button. Two of the labels have been printed.

The print job is cancelled and the remaining eight labels w

ill not be

printed

Used for menu selection

On the Menu page and the Value Settings page, used for selecting a

menu or setting a value.

POWER Button

Press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and the start up

screen appears. The printer is on “ready to print”

status.

When printer is turned on, hold and press down the POWER

button for 3 second will turn the printer off.

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3. Installation & Usage

3-1 Printer Installation Placings

• Install the printer in a location that meets the following conditions.

- Allow sufficient space around the printer for proper ventilation.

- Do not place objects close to the back or bottom of the printer, which may hinder the air

circulation.

- Install the printer on a flat and level surface.

- Avoid humid environment.

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3-2 Power Connection

• Connect power to the printer as shown below.

1) Connect the power cord to the power port on the printer.

2) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet.

3) Press the printer power button.

Caution

For the safety of people and equipment, please use the appropriate

power cord for your country or region.

Warning

- Be sure to turn off the printer before connecting the power cord

to the printer. This can cause serious electrical damage and

bodily injury.

- Do not operate the printer and power supply in a humid

environment. This can cause serious electrical damage and

bodily injury.

- Do not connect an input voltage beyond the specifications of

the power supply. This may result in product damage and fire.

Power

Button

Power Cord

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3-3 Interface

Note

Shielded cables must be used to prevent radiation and reception of

electrical noise. Use the shortest

possible communication cable to

minimize the detection of electrical noise in the cable.

- Serial(RS-232C) Cable (1.8m or less recommended)

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

- LAN(Ethernet) Cable (3m or less, CAT-5 or higher UTP Cable)

Caution

- Connecting unshielded communication cables is in violation of EMC

standards. Use the cable approved by us.

- Do not bundle the communication cable with objects that may cause

electrical noise and interference. The printer may be damaged.

- Be aware that the product's electronic components may be damaged

due to discharging of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the

surface of the body or other objects.

Warning

After turning off the power switch of printer, connect and

disconnect the communication cable.

This can cause serious electrical damage and bodily injury.

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3-3-1 Standard Interface

This printer can use the following types of communication.

- LAN (Ethernet) Cable / Serial (RS-232C) Cable / USB B-Type Cable /

USB A-Type (Storage)

1) Turn off the power button.

2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used.

- Connect the LAN(Ethernet) cable to the Ethernet port.

- Connect Serial(RS-232C) cable to the serial port and tighten both screws.

- Connect USB B-Type cable to the USB port.

Caution

Be aware that the product's electronic components may be damaged

due to discharging of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the

surface of the body or other objects.

LAN (Ethernet) Cable

Serial (RS

232C) Cable

USB B

-Type Cable

USB

A-Type (Storage)

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3-4 Media Installation

3-4-1 Media Installation Method of Standard Model

For standard models, install media in the following ways:

1) Open the media cover.

2) Open the print head lever. Release Label roll guide fixing knob to the right, and rotate the

Label Roll Guide to upward as in the below.

3) Insert the media into the printer, printing side must be faced up. And rotate down the label

roll guide and push until it touches the edge of the media. Lock the Label roll guide fixing

Print Head Lever

Label Roll Guide

Label Roll Guide Fixing Knob

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knob.

4) Feed the media through the media guide and adjust the guide until it touches the media.

Label

Roll

Guide Fixing Knob

Label Roll Guide

Label Guide

Fixing Guide

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5) Please make sure the sensor position where media gap/black mark will pass through for

sensing. The position of sensor can be adjust by Label Sensor guide, and the position of the

sensor is marked in white.

6) Close the print head lever and media cover.

Caution

- When opening or closing the cover, be careful not to pinch your

fingers.

- Do not open the print head levers while the printer is printing.

The printer may be damaged.

- Change the media when the printer is not receiving data, or data may

be lost.

Warning

The print head gets extremly hot while printing or after the

printing, this can cause serious burns.

Do not touch the print head.

Label

Sensor Guide

Black Mark & Notch Sensor

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