Bixolon SLP-DX220
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1. The number of labels to scan for sensor sensitivity adjustment depends on various conditions such as label paper material color surface status thickness gap length pre printed pattern etc Four different media calibration modes are provided for compromise between prevention of excessive use of paper and accuracy of sensor sensitivity adjustment Smart media detection mode that allows for adjustment of sensitivity with minimum amount of scanning should be good enough for most cases with general labels Try various methods in order of Smart Media Detection gt Gap Sensor Automatic Calibration Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Manual Calibration Mode Rev 1 01 21 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 5 Smart Media Detection Printer executes this function when necessary without user input and media configuration can be completed with Smart Media Detection function for most print papers Papers with gap or black mark can be identified without separate settings e 3 5 pages of labels will be used depending on the type of paper Smart Media Detection function is executed in the followings cases When the printer is installed first time it is executed through Feed button or print command When paper length change is detected during feeding or printing When the paper type entered by command is different from the configured paper type After reset with factory settings Smart Media Detection function will be turned off2. any damages loss costs and or expenses that result from the breakdown malfunction and or misuse of the product due to violation or neglect of the operation and maintenance information and instructions provided by the BIXOLON Corporation as well as from the unauthorized alteration repair and or modification of the product by the user and or third party BIXOLON Corporation is not legally liable for any damages and or issues resulting from the use of options and or parts that are not authentic BIXOLON products or authorized products A WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON E WEEE Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment corresponding item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate marked items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustained reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of purchase contracts This product should not be combined with other commercial waste for di
3. printing quality checking pattern and peripheral configuration information etc Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer s label peel off option If the printer does not function properly contact an authorized dealer The self test checks the following 1 Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly 2 Turn on the power while pressing the feed button then self test will begin Hold the button until the printer starts self test printing Rev 1 01 17 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 Detailed features 5 1 Printer setting using utility program Various printer settings can be changed using the utility program Unified Label Utility Il Functions that can be used with the utility program are as follows 1 Serial communication settings Handshake Stop bit Data bit Parity and Baud rate can be configured 2 Basic printer settings Paper size printing speed and density paper type can be configured 3 Language setting Code page can be configured 4 Media sensor manual calibration function This function can be used to detect special type or special material paper that is not detected through automatic calibration function Refer to Manual Calibration mode page for more details 5 Other functions for printer test are also provided Refer to the United Label Utility Il Manual contained in the CD for more detailed information Unified Label Utility II Version 2 0 11 SIXOLOM Interface Type User
4. Cancel Calibration 0000 1 Select the sensing type and input the label length by millimeter and click on Check Sensing Value button Then printer starts to calibrate 2 Printer will print the scanned values after calibration and the values will appear on the Screen 3 Optimal sensing values will appear in bold letters on the left of the utility screen Select one of the optimal sensing value by clicking on it s option button and then click on Save Calibration 4 If chosen value does not work properly please try the other values among the bold letters 5 To go back to the initial value please click on Cancel Calibration Rev 1 01 24 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 9 Cover Closing Mode A About Cover Closing Mode e The printed area may become out of range of paper if the paper is not in the accurate printing position when the cover is opened and closed The printer is put into Cover Closing Mode instead of Print Standby Mode when the cover is closed in order to prevent this problem and it waits for user input The status of LEDS are as follows in this mode LED 1 Green Blink LED 2 Green Blink The data received during Cover Close Mode is not printed until the printer recovers to Print Standby Mode 2 How to switch the printer from Cover Close Mode to Print Standby Mode Press the Pause button to switch to Print Standby Mode without feeding any paper Press the Feed button to feed one page to
5. Setting Serial O Parallel Ouse O Ethernet Communication Setting User Setting Manager LPT Port IEN Serial Basic Advanced Real Time Clock Language Others COM Port COMI he Serial Communication Setting Baud Rate 115200 s i a Printer Baudrate Data Bits 8 s Parity None Mi Data Length Stop Bits 1 v Parity IP P RFID Stop Bit Port Protocol mode Default Setting Rev 1 01 18 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 2 Stand alone Configuration Mode Various modes can be executed using buttons and LED only 5 2 1 How to start stand alone configuration mode The printer mode is set to Printer Setting Mode when the Pause button is pressed for two seconds while in Print Standby Mode Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand alone Configuration Mode e When the printer enters into this mode the status of LED 1 and LED 2 are changed sequentially e When the Feed button is pressed at specific LED color combination the corresponding printer operation will be selected 5 2 2 List of supported functions Sequence LED 1 LED 2 l Printer operation number Color Status Color Status 1 Green Blink four times Print Configuration Info 2 Green On Orange Blink four times Print File List 3 Red Blink four times Factory Reset 4 Green Blink four times Gap Sensor Auto Calibration 5 Orange On Orange Blink four times
6. after setting the sensor sensitivity using Automatic Calibration Mode or Manual Media Calibration mode and it will be enabled again after resetting the printer with factory settings 5 6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function Printer feeds paper and calibrates Gap Sensor automatically The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode 5 6 1 Procedure to run the calibration Press the Feed button at 4th LED sequence as shown in section 5 2 2 LED 1 is Orange and LED 2 is blinking Green four times to start Gap Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode Rev 1 01 22 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Use this mode when paper is not detected correctly with Smart Media Detection function Printer feeds paper and calibrates Black Mark Sensor automatically The printer will enter error mode if paper detection fails after feeding up to 1 meter of paper Error mode can be released by opening and closing the cover Use Manual Calibration Mode if paper detection fails in this mode Smart Media Detection will be disabled if paper detection is successful in this mode 5 7 1 Procedu
7. align the paper position and switch to the Print Standby Mode 5 10 Data Dump Mode This function can be used to diagnose the communication issues when the printing does not work correctly In this mode the received data are not analyzed instead they are dumped in hex format without processing Turn the printer off and on to recover to the Print Standby Mode 5 10 1 How to start Data Dump Mode 1 Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode 2 Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand along Configuration Mode 3 Press the Feed button at the sixth LED sequence in 5 2 2 LED 1 Orange LED 2 Red Blink four times to enable Data Dump Mode Rev 1 01 25 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 11 Factory Reset This function is used to reset the printer settings to factory default settings 5 11 1 How to reset the printer 1 Press the Pause button for two seconds during Print Standby Mode 2 Both LEDs will change to orange color and the printer will be set to Stand alone Configuration Mode 3 Press the Feed button at the 3rd LED sequence as shown in section 5 2 2 Status LED is Green and LED 2 is blinking Red four times to reset the printer to factory settings and Smart Media Detection function will be executed 5 12 The Peel Off Option This function is used to automatically separate labels from the liner It is used only with label paper 1 Open the paper cover 2 Open the la
8. 1 01 2 SLP DX220x DX223x E Manual Information This user s guide contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required x The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological issues and areas 1 Windows Driver Manual This manual provides information on the installation instructions and main functions of the Windows Driver 2 Unified Label Printer Utility Il Manual This manual provides information on the usage of software for function selection of this product operating condition modification etc 3 Programming SLCS Manual This manual provides information on label printer commands 4 True Font Downloader Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can download True Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts 5 Ethernet interface Manual This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Ethernet interface 6 Label design program Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the Windows PC program that can make labels by adding text graphics or barcodes at desired positions We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality of all our products In following product specifications and or user s guide content may be changed without prior notice Rev 1 01 3 W Safety Precautions SLP DX220x DX223x In using the present applian
9. B M Sensor Auto Calibration 6 Red Blink four times Data Dump Mode 7 Green Blink four times Demo Mode 8 Red On Orange Blink four times Line Mode 9 Red Blink four times Download Items Delete Rev 1 01 19 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 3 Pause Cancel During multiple page print jobs the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and cancel the print job altogether respectively Print Pause Resume LED 2 Print Cancel Standby 5 3 1 Pause Resume Function 1 When printing labels pressing the Pause button 2 The printer will pause after finishing the current label printing and the status of LED will be as follows LED 1 Green Blink LED 2 Red On 3 While the print job is paused press the Pause button again to resume printing 5 3 2 Print Cancellation 1 During label printing and or pause mode pressing the Cancel button enters the print cancellation mode 2 The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode All label printing cancelled All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted All received data deleted 3 The LED Status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows LED 1 Green On LED 2 Red Blink 4 While in the print cancellation mode press the Cancel button again to return to print standby mode Rev 1 01 20 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 4 Media Calibration This printer has been designed to recognize the gaps
10. BIXOLON User s Manual Label Printer Rev 1 01 SLP DX220 DX220E SLP DX223 DX223E http www bixolon com SLP DX220x DX223x E Table of Contents Xx Manual Information amp Usage Precautions riiiiiiii 3 To Gontent COnfirmationi cviscurirrrinizanii conii aria iran 7 2c PLOGUCHI Part NEEN 8 3 Installation amp Usag iiiiiir 10 a e ET EE 10 3 2 Interface Cable GONNGCtHoNisrrrrrlicslolopiasliclpallsliclieosalzuna 11 3 3 Papen installati Mna enaa E E E E EE EA E a 13 3 4 B tt n nd LED a Sas ace cs ade rac RA ARA AA ARA ALA ARA ANA AA Ai 14 SOF POSE le G E 16 A SGH VOS E EEEE 17 Dr DEtalled features pvc nd e a a n Ad red 18 5 1 Printer setting using utility program ia lenlaraani 18 5 2 Stand alone Configuration Mode ee 19 eege eege ee eege ergeet 20 5 4 leet geess 21 5 5 Smart Media Detection ANEN 22 5 6 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode 22 5 7 Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode cceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 23 5 8 Manual Calibration Mode EE 24 5 9 Cover Closing ee 25 5 10 Data Dump MOdeint ittici Eicma 25 5 1 Factory E 26 le Maer Eeer E EELER 26 5 13 Using E ee RE 28 5 14 Auto Cutter Option EE 29 5 15 Real Time Clock Option 30 6 Gieahing Header ie ii 31 ER IGANG tA EE EN 6 2 Cleaning Sensors Roller or and Paper Path 32 FIPS Le TEE 33 T L SPECHICAHONS TRA E 33 ek 33 Rev
11. able Connection 3 2 1 Standard Model Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards RS 232C Serial Cable USB B Type Cable USB B Type Cable RS 232 Serial Cable 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used Connect the RS 232C Serial Cable to the SERIAL port and tighten the screw on both sides This port requires a shielded cable less then 1 8m long Connect USB B Type cable to the USB port This port requires a shielded cable less then 1 8m long Rev 1 01 11 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 2 2 Ethernet Model Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards LAN Ethernet Cable USBA Type WLAN Dongle only USB B Type Cable pn LAN Ethernet Cable USB B Typ Cable USB A Type WLAN Dongle OK 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used Connect the LAN Ethernet Cable to the ETHERNET port This port requires a UTP cable CAT5 or higher less then 3 0m long Connect USB A Type WLAN Dongle only to the HOST port Connect USB B Type Cable to the USB port This port requires a shielded cable less then 1 8m long Rev 1 01 12 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 3 Paper Installation 1 Open the Paper Cover 2 Spread the Pap
12. bel The date and time can be set in the printer by using the Unified Label Utility Il You can discern a low or depleted battery if printer provides a consistently incorrect time and date In this case you need to replace the battery When battery is changed the time and the date will need to be reset Gun Gun CASE LOWER x CAUTION For your safety The CASE LOWER of the printer should always be closed When changing the battery please open the CASE LOWER after remove the screw using the driver Wrap the battery when recycling or storing to avoid short circuit Do not short circuit the battery It may result in heat generation or fire Do not disassemble or heat the battery Rev 1 01 30 SLP DX220x DX223x 6 Cleaning Head Printing quality might be degraded by dust foreign substance adhesive substance or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer When dirty clean the print head as follows Xx CAUTION Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning As the print head gets very hot during printing if intending to clean the print head turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2 3 minute before commencement When cleaning the print head take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head Printer Head is susceptible to damage from static electricity etc Take care not to allow the print head to become scratc
13. bel peel off cover and set the peeler switch to the ON position Check to see that the LED has turned on Rev 1 01 26 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 Remove one sheet of the label paper and insert the paper as shown in the image below Remove gE HS NS gt 4 Close the label peel off cover 5 Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard 6 Turn the printer off and on Rev 1 01 27 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 13 Using Fan Fold Paper Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows 5 13 1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other cutting instrument x CAUTION Take care not to injure the hands and or any other part of the body when performing this step 5 13 2 When using Fan Fold paper 1 Insert the paper at the rear of the printer using the slot and guides 2 Adjust Paper Holders to the paper width by using the Fix Tool Fix Tool Rev 1 01 28 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 14 Auto Cutter Option For auto paper cutting products equipped with auto cutter are available Auto Cutter can be controlled by command And default setting can be changed by Unified Label Utility Il X The paper installation method is the same as paper with no auto cutter Rev 1 01 29 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 15 Real Time Clock Option The function of the Real Time Clock option is to print the time and date onto the la
14. ce please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death Do not plug several products in one multi outlet e This can provoke over heating and a fire e If the plug is wet or dirty dry or wipe it before usage e If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet do not plug in e Be sure to use only standardized multi outlets PROHIBIT Do not pull the cable to unplug e This can damage the cable which is the origin of a fire or a breakdown of the printer PROHIBIT Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet e You can be electrocuted t Rev 1 01 You must use only the supplied adapter It is dangerous to use other adapters ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER PROHIBIT Keep the plastic bag out of children s reach If not a child may put the bag on his head PROHIBIT Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object e A damaged cable can cause a fire PROHIBIT CAUTION SLP DX220x DX223x Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance If you observe a strange smoke odor or noise from the printer unplug it before taking following measures e Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains After the disappearance of the smoke call your dealer to repair it TO UNPLUG Install the printer on the stable sur
15. er Holder and insert paper roll 3 Whether the paper label is wound 4 Adjust the paper guide to the width of inwards or outwards its printing the paper surface must face up O dn 5 Close the Paper Cover until a click sound is heard PF Rev 1 01 13 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 4 Button and LED LED 1 LED 2 3 4 1 Button Operations Printer state Button before Feed p Operation procedure Printer operation mode operation Cancel SE e Apply power while pressing the button Power OFF Press Hold the button until the Self test Printing Mode printer starts self test printing Print eP the button softl Ge Press Ge p hi Feed Mode Standby and release it immediately Press the button for two Print 7 Stand alone Press seconds and continue to Standby configuration Mode hold Durin e Press the button for two wa S Press seconds and continue to Print Cancel Mode printing hold Duri Press the button softl oe d Press j Print Pause Mode printing and release it immediately Rev 1 01 14 3 4 2 LED indicator for various printer statuses SLP DX220x DX223x LED 1 LED 2 Printer Status Color Status Color Status Print standb Green On Green On E Print standby mode mode Paper jam gap black mark is Red On Orange On Error mode aper 9 p not recognized Red On Green Blink Error mode Printer head ov
16. erheating Red On Red Blink Error mode Paper Cover open Red On Orange Blink Error mode No paper Red On Off Error mode Media calibration failure Red Blink Red Blink Error mode Auto Cutter error Mode switchin Orange On Orange On Se ge Mode switching notification notification Print is paused temporarily Green Blink Red On Wait for input Wait for button input C CI Mode Wait f Green Blink Green Blink Wait for input a RE button input Print C Mode Wait f Green On Red Blink Wait for input Ge SE ci button input Rev 1 01 15 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 5 Test printing 3 5 1 Printing using Windows driver 1 Install the Windows driver Refer to the Windows driver manual in the CD for the installation procedure 2 Set the port of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used Refer to the Ethernet interface user s manual in the CD when using Ethernet interface 3 Print the test page using the Print test page function of Windows driver 3 5 2 Printing using label design program The label design program is included in the CD 1 Install the label design program 2 Refer to the Label Design Program Manual included in the CD and set the interface 3 Print the test page after designing a label Rev 1 01 16 SLP DX220x DX223x 4 Self Test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems Firmware version printer configuration information
17. face If the printer falls down it can be broken and you can hurt yourself PROHIBIT Do not let water or other foreign objects in the printer If this happened switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer PROHIBIT Rev 1 01 Keep the desiccant out of children s reach e If not they may eat it PROHIBIT Use only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble repair or remodel it for yourself Call your dealer when you need these services e Do not touch the blade of auto cutter DISASSEMBLING PROHIBITED Do not use the printer when it is out of order This can cause a fire or an electrocution e Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer TO UNPLUG SLP DX220x DX223x HM Other Precautions The copyright for this user s guide and various other manuals is property of the BIXOLON Corporation Any copying or conversion into electronic firm and saving of this material without the express written permission of BIXOLON Corporation is strictly prohibited Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability This manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to detail but may contain certain errors and or omissions BIXOLON Corporation is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the information in this manual BIXOLON Corporation and its affiliates are not legally liable United States excluded for
18. hed and or damaged in any way 6 1 Cleaning Head 1 Open the Paper Cover and then use the cleaning pen to clean the head in the direction from the center of the head to the edges 2 After cleaning the head do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates completely 1 2 min and the printer has completely dried xX Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print quality deterioration na rr DA d A Rev 1 01 31 SLP DX220x DX223x 6 2 Cleaning Sensors Roller or and Paper Path 1 Open the paper cover and then remove the paper 2 Remove any dust or foreign substance using dry cloth or cotton swab 3 Soak the cloth or cotton swab in alcohol for medical use and use it to remove adhesive foreign substances or other pollution materials 4 After cleaning the parts do not use the printer until the alcohol evaporates completely 1 2 min and the printer has completely dried X Clean the parts when there is a degradation of performance in printing quality or paper detection Head Cover Paper Roller Ridges Black Mark amp Notch Sensor Rev 1 01 32 Paper Guide amp Gap Sensor SLP DX220x DX223x 7 Appendix 7 1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Direct Thermal Printing SLP DX220 203 dpi 8 dot mm Dot Density SLP DX223 300 dpi 11 8 dot mm Printer Printina Width SLP DX220 Max 54 m
19. m Max 2 13 9 SLP DX223 Max 56 9 mm Max 2 24 SLP DX220 Max 152 4 mm sec Max 6ips Printing Speed SLP DX223 Max 101 6 mm sec Max 4ips Width 15 60 mm 0 59 2 36 Paper Roll Max 130mm Max 5 12 Core 12 5 38 1mm 0 5 1 5 Input Voltage AC 100 240V AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Adapter Output Voltage DC 24V 5 Output Current 2 5A 0 40 Operating Usage EES 20 60 C Storage Conditions Humidity 10 80 RH Operating except for paper 10 90 RH Storage x Note Printing speed can vary depending on the data transmission speed and combination of control commands This equipment is for indoor use and all the communication wirings are limited to inside of the building The switch is the disconnecting device Turn off switch from any hazard 7 2 Label Types The label types used with this printer are as follows e Control Labels PP Other Labels PET Rev 1 01 33
20. re to run calibration Press the Feed button at 5th LED sequence as shown in section 5 2 2 LED 1 is Orange and LED 2 is blinking Orange four times to start Black Mark Sensor Automatic Calibration Mode Rev 1 01 23 SLP DX220x DX223x 5 8 Manual Calibration Mode Manual calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap or black mark even after auto calibration has been executed Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer The utility can be obtained from the enclosed CD Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program Click on the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type Unified Label Utility II Version 2 0 11 BIXOLON Manual Calibration Interface Type Serial O Parallel Communication Setting LPT Port COM Port COMI BaudRate 115200 User Setting Sensing Value Distribution 0000 0000 Downloader 0000 0000 0000 0000 STEP 1 Start Sensing Type GG OB Label Length mm s Printer Tool cuce 150 Data Bits 8 0000 0000 ca 0000 Se Nene 0 x d A Check Sensing Value 0000 Stop Bits ll i 0000 E RFID 0000 Com STEP 2 Save Port mat LU s PEN Middle Gap Value uE 0000 ke Wo 0000 Gap Count Copyright C BIXOLON Co Ltd All rights reserved 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Cancel 0000 0000
21. sposal ded This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the Es Rev 1 01 6 SLP DX220x DX223x 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 SLP DX220 DX223 Power Cord AC Adapter BIXOLON Users Manual Label Printer CD User s Manual xX Optional items 2 N_P RS 232C Serial Cable CC PER ro USB Cable Rev 1 01 7 SLP DX220x DX223x 2 Product Part Names Pause Button Feed Button Cover Lever Printer Head Paper Cover Black Mark amp Notch Sensor Paper Holder Paper Guide amp Gap Sensor Cover STD Rev 1 01 SLP DX220x DX223x Fan Fold or External Paper Cover d 2 3 We D 3 A Power Jack RS 232C Serial Cover Peel off Option Auto Cutter Option Rev 1 01 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 Installation amp Usage 3 1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below Peo OFF om 2 Power Switch Power Cord 1 Turn off the printer power switch 2 Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source 3 Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector 4 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 5 Connect the power cord to a power source outlet Rev 1 01 10 SLP DX220x DX223x 3 2 Interface C
22. with most print papers but sometimes it may not recognize the gap and keep feeding paper if a special type of paper is used In this case run Auto Calibration function so that the printer can recognize the gap BIXOLON printer provides various media calibration methods in order to accommodate various special paper types 5 4 1 About media calibration This function is for adjusting the sensitivity of the paper detection sensor for accurate printing position control and measuring actual length of paper Sensor sensitivity adjustment The purpose is to detect the identifier gap black mark groove of installed label Paper length measurement Accurate length is required to rotate the printing orientation The purpose is to detect the change of paper type 5 4 2 When is media calibration required e When the printer is installed first time e When the newly installed paper is a different paper type e When printer position is not accurate or printer does not stop in the right position 5 4 3 How to perform media calibration The following four methods of media calibration can be used depending on the conditions Smart Media Detection Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Black Mark Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Manual Calibration Mode e Why are several calibration methods provided Multiple labels should be scanned for media calibration and more accurate sensitivity calibration can be performed when more labels are scanned
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