TOSHIBA Label Printer
B-EX Series
B-EX Setting Tool Operation Manual
Second Edition: January 25, 2012
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Create External Character Tab...................................................................................................................... 72
Test Print Tab................................................................................................................................................. 76
6. APPENDIX
79
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ........................................................................................................................................ 79
SETUP ITEMS LIST ............................................................................................................................................... 82
General Tab................................................................................................................................................... 82
General (2) Tab.............................................................................................................................................. 85
Device Tab..................................................................................................................................................... 86
LAN Tab......................................................................................................................................................... 87
WLAN Tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 88
WLAN (2) Tab................................................................................................................................................ 90
RFID Tab ....................................................................................................................................................... 91
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the "B-EX Setting Tool", a setting tool for the label printers of TOSHIBA TEC
Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "TOSHIBA TEC").
This document gives you a general description of the "B-EX Setting Tool" (hereinafter referred to as "the
Product") including the installation procedure and features.
Supported Printers
The Product supports the following printers:
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B-EX4T1-G
B-EX4T1-T
B-EX4T2-G
B-EX4T2-T
B-EX4T2-H
Software License Agreement
Please read the following terms and conditions of this Agreement carefully before using this Software. This is a
legal agreement between you and TOSHIBA TEC. By installing this Software on your computer, you are
agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1. You may use this Software on a single TOSHIBA TEC barcode printer acquainted from affiliated company,
dealer or distributor of TOSHIBA TEC.
2. You shall not grant a sub-license, distribute, transfer, lend or otherwise dispose of this Software, in whole or in
part, for the use of any third party other than you except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
3. You shall not modify, reverse engineering, reverse compile or reverse disassemble this Software, in whole or
in part, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
4. You shall not copy or make a duplicate (or backup copy) of this Software, in whole or in part, except as
otherwise expressly provided herein.
5. All title and copyrights in and to this Software are owned by TOSHIBA TEC or its licenser.
6. TOSHIBA TEC or its licenser makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to the correction of any error or failure, maintenance and support relating to this Software.
7. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA TEC OR ITS LICENSER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES
FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAMS,
EVEN IF TOSHIBA TEC HAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, NOR FOR ANY
CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY.
8. TOSHIBA TEC or its licenser will terminate this Agreement if you fail to comply with any of this terms and
conditions. Upon the termination of this Agreement, you agree to uninstall the Software and return it to
TOSHIBA TEC.
9. This Agreement shall become effective upon the installation or use of this Software by You. By installing or
using this Software you hereby indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Features
The Product is software, which allows you to configure, download files to, and perform maintenance of the
supported TOSHIBA TEC Label Printers under a Windows XP/Vista/7 environment.
Please note the Product is targeted for a user who is familiar with the Supported Printers.
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Outline of the Functions
The Product provides the following functions.
There are some restrictions depending on the communication method.
Communication
method
Function
Description
One-to-one Collective
Displaying the
parameters
Obtains and displays the current parameter settings.
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Setting the parameters Changes the specified parameter settings.
Saving the parameter
settings for backup
Saves parameter settings in a file. When this file is opened, the
saved settings are retrieved.
Downloading ROM
files
Sends printer firmware to the printer for upgrading the
program.
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Downloading BASIC
files
Sends BASIC files to the printer for upgrading the BASIC
program.
Downloading
HTML/XML ROM files
Generates ROM files for HTML/XML data. Generated files are
updated by downloading ROM files.
Displaying the
maintenance
information
Obtains the self-diagnostic result from the printer including the
firmware version, maintenance counter and parameter setting
values, and displays such information.
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Saving the
maintenance
information
Obtains the self-diagnostic result from the printer including the
firmware version, maintenance counter and parameter setting
values, and saves such information in a file.
Obtains dump data for error analysis from the printer, and
saves it in a file.
Obtaining the log
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Maintenance counter
clear
Clears the maintenance counter data such as the running
distance and print distance.
Initializes the parameter settings to the values for the specified
destination.
Parameter clear
Print head check
Sends a head broken dots check command to the printer to
check for any abnormality on the print head.
Reset
Sends a reset command to the printer for rebooting the printer.
Obtains and displays the internal information of the memory.
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Displaying stored data
Setup of the data
storage area
Allocates or formats the storage areas for external characters,
printer commands and BASIC files.
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
File transmission
Sends a selected file to the printer as a binary file.
Creates an external character command file from a bitmap file.
The created file is sent to the printer and registered as an
external character.
Registering external
characters
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Performs print tests to check the communication or print
quality.
Print test
Notation
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Names of menus, screens, icons, buttons, tabs, and items are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
For example: Click the [OK] button.
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Wordings shown on the computer monitor and the LCD message display of your printer are enclosed in
double quotation marks (" ").
For example: "ON LINE".
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Titles of the chapters and sections to be referred to are enclosed in single quotation marks (' ').
For example: Please refer to 'Introduction'.
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Screens Used in This Document
Screens shown in this document are examples used for explaining operations. Unless otherwise specified, an
operation system used in this document is Windows 7. Please note that the screens shown may differ
depending on your usage environment and conditions.
Trademark and Copyright
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of others.
Each company’s registered trademarks and trademarks are not marked with TM or ®.
This document uses the following abbreviations.
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional: Windows XP
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Ultimate and Microsoft® Windows® Vista Enterprise and
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business and Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium and
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic: Windows Vista
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Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate and Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise and
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional and Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium: Windows 7
All technologies other than the above are exclusive property of TOSHIBA TEC.
Copyright of TOSHIBA TEC in Japan and other countries is expressed as:
Copyright© 2011-2012 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.
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Operational Conditions
The Product can be used under the following system and environmental requirements.
Software (Operation System)
English operation systems of:
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Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Note: 64-bit operating systems except Windows 7 are not applicable.
Hardware
A DOS/V (IBM AT compatible) machine must be used under the above Windows operation system and
recommended conditions explained in the table below.
Recommended Conditions
CPU
Intel® Pentium®
4
1.5 GHz or higher
Memory
HDD
256 MB or more
Free space of 1 GB or more
1024 x 768 pixels or more
Display size
Interface
Connections are made through the following interface.
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Parallel
Serial
USB
Wired LAN
Wireless LAN
When the parallel or serial interface is used, please assign the installed printer driver port to a port other than the
selected port.
Please note that some functions are disabled by using the parallel interface.
When USB is used, Plug and Play requests printer driver installation. The Product does not need any printer
driver. However, printer driver installation is requested in every connection. If you use the Product frequently,
it is recommended to install a printer driver. For information about printer driver installation, please refer to our
web site.
When wired LAN or wireless LAN is used, it is possible to collectively send files to multiple printers connected to
the network.
Before executing any processing, please confirm there is no access to the printer from the other tools. If
unrelated data is sent to the printer while the processing is executed, an error may occur.
Disclaimer
The Product allows the Administrator/User to monitor printer statuses, check/change printer setting, and
download a setting file on the computer monitor for the Supported Printers. When an invalid setting is
made for the Supported Printers using the Product, they may malfunction and may not be used
afterwards.
The Product is intended to be used by the Administrator who is familiar with the Supported Printers.
The Setting Tool and Downloader must be used by the Administrator or under instructions of the
Administrator.
TOSHIBA TEC shall not be liable for any outcome resulted from a failure to follow the above instructions
(both the Product and the Supported Printers).
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2. Installation
Installation Procedure
1.
Double-click the setup program (BEXToolSetup.exe)
of the Product.
Note: With Windows Vista/7, the User Account Control
dialog box may appear. In that case, click [Allow] to
continue.
2.
The InstallShield Wizard starts. Click [Next].
3.
4.
The [License Agreement] screen appears.
When you agree, click [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] and click [Next].
ꢂ'Software License Agreement'
The [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.
Check the folder where the Product is going to be
installed, and click [Next].
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When you want to change the location, click
[Browse...]. On the [Choose Folder] screen,
select a desired folder.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
The [Selection of Initial Setting] screen appears.
Select a language used for the Product, a printer
model to be connected and its destination from the pull
down menus.
These are changeable after installation.
The [Start Copying Files] screen appears.
Check the descriptions under [Current Settings] and
click [Next] when the descriptions are correct. Then,
the installation starts.
When you want to change the setting, click [Back] until
the applicable screen appears, then make the change.
The installation is being performed.
Click [Cancel] to stop the installation.
The [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears
when the installation is completed.
Click [Finish] to complete the operation.
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Uninstallation
1.
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Programs and Features].
Note: With Windows Vista/7, the User Account Control dialog box may appear. In that case, click [Allow] to
continue.
2.
3.
Choose the Product on [Uninstall or change a program] screen, then click [Uninstall].
The dialog box appears to confirm the removal of the
Product.
Clicking [OK] starts uninstallation.
4.
The screen which shows a progress bar appears.
Clicking [Cancel] stops the operation.
5.
The [Uninstall Complete] screen appears when
uninstallation is completed.
Click [Finish] to complete the operation.
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3. Start-up
Printer
The printer shall be idle in online mode which accepts print jobs (hereinafter referred to as "online mode") to
communicate with the Product.
The functions of the Product are not executed unless the printer is in online mode or idle state.
Exceptionally, file transmissions and reset function are accepted regardless of the printer status when the
interface type is other than the parallel. Some functions may not be enabled depending on the printer status.
In this case, turn off the printer and back to on.
Changes in the parameter settings take effect upon completion of the setting. Depending on the changed
parameters, printer configurations need to be changed accordingly.
In the case the security settings for the wireless LAN are changed, change the security settings for the computer,
too.
When IP address, port number, or host name for LAN is changed, the setting on the printer will be automatically
changed properly.
When the USB serial number is changed, the setting on the printer will be automatically changed properly.
When the command control code is changed, the environment setting will be automatically changed accordingly.
PC
1.
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA TEC] - [B-EX Setting Tool] - [B-EX Setting Tool] and
click [B-EX Setting Tool].
2.
The [Login] screen is displayed when the log-in password has been set.
Enter the password, then click [OK].
When [Cancel] is clicked, the [Login] screen is closed.
The entered password is displayed with hidden characters.
When the password matched, the Product starts.
If a wrong password is entered, the error message is displayed.
3.
When the Product is started, the [Printer Setting] screen is displayed.
Select the printer model to be connected and the interface used for communication.
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4. Preparation
Main Screen
When the Product is started, the [Printer Setting] screen is displayed.
Menu bar
Menus to support each function are provided.
Menu icon
Menu icons are placed in this area.
When an icon is clicked, the corresponding menu screen appears on the main view area.
The icon being selected is highlighted.
Printer Setting:
Enables selecting the printer model to be connected and configuring the interface
used.
Parameter Setting:
Obtains or changes the parameter settings.
▪ General Tab, General (2) Tab: Settings related to basic printer behaviors and
fine adjustment
▪ Device Tab:
Settings related to the device including the
interface
▪ LAN Tab:
▪ WLAN Tab, WLAN (2) Tab:
▪ RFID Tab:
Settings related to the network
Settings related to wireless LAN
Settings related to RFID encoding
Maintenance:
Obtains or initializes the printer maintenance information.
▪ Self Diagnosis Tab: Processing related to self-diagnosis
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▪ Memory Management Tab:
Processing related to the memory
Download:
Tool:
Downloads the printer firmware or BASIC program.
▪ Firmware Download Tab:
▪ BASIC Download Tab:
▪ Create HTML/XML ROM Tab:
Downloads printer firmware
Downloads the BASIC program
Creates HTML/XML ROM file
Other functions
▪ Tool Tab:
Sends a selected file in binary format.
▪ Create External Character Tab: Creates external character files to be stored in
the printer.
▪ Test Print Tab:
Performs a test print for checking the
communication and print quality.
Header view
Displays the conditions for communication with the printer.
The settings specified in the [Printer Setting] screen are reflected.
[Options...] button
Displays the [Environment] screen which allows changing the operating conditions for the Product.
The Product needs to be restarted for the changed language take effect.
Main view
Displays the setting screen of the selected menu icon.
The functions of the selected menu are executed on this area.
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Menus
File
[Import...]
This menu is used to retrieve setup information from a specified file.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
When this menu is clicked, the [Import] screen is displayed. Specify a setup information file, click [Open],
and the file import is started.
When a file other than the setup information file is specified, the error message is displayed
When the setup information file is not for the printer model selected on the [Printer Setting] screen, the
following confirmation message appears.
When [Yes] is clicked, the printer model selected on the [Printer Setting] screen is changed and a file
import is executed.
When [No] is clicked, the file import is canceled.
The setup screen status at storage can be reproduced.
In addition to parameters, the checkbox settings for groups are reproduced.
When no security information is found in the specified file, the following message is displayed.
When the specified file contains security information, imported security information is displayed with
hidden characters.
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[Export...]
This menu is used to store setup information in a specified file.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
When this menu is clicked, the [Export] screen is displayed. Specify a file where the setup information is
saved, click [Save], then the file export is started.
It also stores the status of the current setup screen.
In addition to parameters, the checkbox settings for groups are reproduced.
Before storage, the following message is displayed.
When you want to store security information contained in the setup information, click [Yes]. Since
security information is important, be careful before storing files.
When you do not want to store security information, click [No].
[Exit]
When this menu is clicked, the Product exits without saving the current settings.
However, the settings on the [Printer Setting] screen and [Environment] screen remain effective.
When the Product is started next time, the settings in the all pages except the [Printer Setting] screen and
[Environment] screen are initialized.
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Edit
[Enable All]
This menu is used to check all checkboxes on all tabs.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
[Disable All]
This menu is used to uncheck all checkboxes on all tabs.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
[Enable All in Tab]
This menu is used to check all checkboxes on the tab.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
[Disable All in Tab]
This menu is used to uncheck all checkboxes on the tab.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
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View
[Restore to Default]
This menu is used to restore the all setting values on the all tab pages to the default.
This menu is selectable only when the [Parameter Setting] screen is activated.
[Restore Display to Default]
This menu is used to restore all setting values on the selected tab page to the default.
While the [Parameter setting] screen is activated, the setting values only on the displayed tab page are
restored to the default.
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Help
[Contents...]
This menu is used to display the main screen for Help.
[About...]
This menu is used to display version information.
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Printer Setting
The printer setting menu enables selecting a printer model to be connected and configuring the interface used.
When the [Printer Setting] icon on the menu icon area is clicked, and the following screen is displayed.
The setting is not saved by a member of the Users.
[Printer]
Select a printer model to be connected.
The default is the printer model selected during the installation.
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
When the specified printer model is different from the actually connected one, the Product does not work
properly.
Be sure to select the same printer model with the one to be connected.
When the printer model is changed, the all setting values on the all menu screens except the [Printer Setting]
screen are restored to the initial values.
At this time, the confirmation message is displayed.
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When [Yes] is clicked, the printer model is changed.
When [No] is clicked, the printer model remains unchanged.
B-EX4T1-G, B-EX4T1-T, B-EX4T2-G, B-EX4T2-T, B-EX4T2-H, B-EX6T2-G,
B-EX6T2-T
Options
* B-EX6T2-G and B-EX6T2-T are not approved at present.
[Destination]
Select the destination of the printer to be connected.
The default is the destination selected during the installation.
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
The initial values for the parameter settings differ depending on the destination.
When the destination is changed, the all setting values on the all menu screens except the [Printer Setting]
screen are restored to the initial values.
At this time, the confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the destination is changed.
When [No] is clicked, the destination remains unchanged.
Options
JP, QM, CN
Depending on the destination, the default for the following settings varies.
JA
QM
CN
Ribbon Save
LCD Language
RS-232C - Parity
Tag
Japanese
Even
Disable
English
None
Disable
English
None
[Interface]
Select an interface to be used.
The default right after the installation is "USB".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
When USB, LAN, Multi LAN, or COM is selected, the communication parameters are displayed.
Communication with the printer is performed with the selected interface and communication parameter
settings.
Multi LAN enables collective processing for multiple printers connected to the network. Up to 50 printers can
be registered.
Options
USB, LAN, Multi LAN, COM, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3
Note:
When COM, LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3 is used, assign the installed printer driver port to a port other than the
selected port. If the same interface is specified for both the printer driver and the Product, proper
communication with the printer may not be established.
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USB
[Serial Number]
Enter the USB serial number assigned to the connected printer.
If this is not entered, the printer to be connected is automatically selected.
The Serial number checkbox is unchecked as default.
When checked, an entry of the serial number is enabled.
Enter 12 one-byte characters using "0" to "F". The serial number is not case-sensitive.
The Product is connected to the printer with the specified serial number.
When no serial number is set, the Product is connected to the only B-EX printer connected to the PC.
Connection of more than one B-EX printer results in an error.
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LAN
[Host Name or IP Address]
Enter the host name or IP address set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "192.168.10.20".
When specifying the printer with the IP address, use "X.X.X.X" format.
When specifying the printer with the host name, enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
When the other menu is selected without entering the IP address or host name, the value is automatically
restored to the default.
[Port Number]
Set the port number that has been set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "8000".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Range
0 to 65535
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Multi LAN
[Printer List]
Multiple printers on the network to access at one time are displayed.
No printer is specified as default right after the installation.
Changes are saved upon changed.
Collective processing is executed in ascending order of the number.
When no printer is registered in the list, an error occurs at the start of communication with the printer.
[Host Name or IP Address]
Enter the host name or IP address set for the connected printer.
Nothing is specified as default.
When a printer is selected from the [Printer List], its host name or IP address is displayed.
When specifying the printer with the IP address, use "X.X.X.X" format.
When specifying the printer with the host name, enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
[Port Number]
Set the port number that has been set for the connected printer.
The default is "8000".
When a printer is selected from the [Printer List], its port number is displayed.
Range
0 to 65535
[Add]
When this button is clicked, the printer, of which [Host Name or IP Address] and [Port Number] are specified,
is added to the [Printer List].
This button is grayed out unless a value is correctly set for the [Host Name or IP Address] and the [Port
Number].
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However, when 50 printers have been registered in the list, the [Add] button becomes disabled.
The maximum number of registrable printers in the list is 50.
If a printer having the same [Host Name or IP Address] already exists, the addition of a new printer is not
allowed.
An added printer is inserted under the currently selected printer.
Clicking this button while selecting no printer on the [Printer List] causes a printer to be added to the bottom
of the list.
[Delete]
When this button is clicked, a selected printer is deleted from the [Printer List].
This button becomes effective when a printer is selected from the [Printer List].
[Import...]
A printer list is imported from the specified Multi LAN configuration file.
When this button is clicked, the [Import] screen is displayed. Specify a Multi LAN configuration file, click
[Open], and the file import is started.
The imported printer list is shown in the [Printer List].
If the specified file is not a Multi LAN configuration file, the error message is displayed.
It is possible to create a Multi LAN configuration file when collective processing failed. This printer list can
be loaded later.
The printers registered prior to a file import are discarded.
[Export...]
The currently displayed printer list is saved in a specified file as a Multi LAN configuration file.
When this button is clicked, the [Export] screen is displayed. Specify a file where the printer list is saved,
click [Save], and the file export is started.
The currently displayed printer list is saved.
When the export failed, the error message is displayed.
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COM
[Port Number]
Select the COM port number used for communication.
The default right after the installation is "1".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Range
1 to 99
[Baud Rate]
Select the baud rate for the RS-232C port that has been set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "9600 bps".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Options
2400 bps, 4800bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 115200 bps
[Data Length]
Select the data length for the RS-232C port that has been set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "8 bits".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Options
7 bits, 8 bits
[Parity]
Select the parity for the RS-232C port that has been set for the connected printer.
When the destination is JP, The default right after the installation is "Even".
When the destination is QM or CN, The default right after the installation is "None".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Options
None, Even, Odd
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[Stop Bit]
Select the stop bit for the RS-232C port that has been set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "1 bit".
The setting is saved upon changed, and reflected in the header view.
Options
1 bit, 2 bits
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Environment
Set the operating environment for the Product.
When [Options] at the right end on the header view is clicked, the [Environment] screen appears.
The setting is not saved by a member of the Users.
[Language]
Select a language used to display the Product.
The language selected during the installation has been set as default.
Restart the Product for the changed language to take effect.
After the Product is restarted, the all values on the all screens, except the [Printer Setting] and [Environment],
are initialized.
Options
Japanese, English
[Timeout]
Set the timeout period for the printer update after downloading, in units of seconds.
The default right after the installation is "20".
Basically, it is not necessary to change this value as an appropriate value has been set for the printer.
Range
1 to 600 sec
[Control Code]
Select the same control code that is set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "AUTO".
Basically, it is not necessary to change this value as the default for the printer has been selected.
Entering the same value for all of the [Code 1], [Code 2], and [Code 3] results in an error.
If a value improper for the control code is entered, the Product does not work properly.
Options
AUTO, [ESC] [LF] [NUL], { | }, Manual
[Code 1]
Enter the same value in hex. format that is set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "1B".
[Code 1] is editable only when "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code].
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Change the value when the control code is set to "Manual" for the printer.
Range 00 to FF
[Code 2]
Enter the same value in hex. format that is set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "0A".
[Code 2] is editable only when "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code].
Change the value when the control code is set to "Manual" for the printer.
Range
00 to FF
[Code 3]
Enter the same value in hex. format that is set for the connected printer.
The default right after the installation is "00".
[Code 3] is editable only when "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code].
Change the value when the control code is set to "Manual" for the printer.
Range
00 to FF
[Password...]
Set a password to log in the Product.
No password is set right after the installation.
When you want to protect the Product from unauthorized use, set a password.
When this button is clicked, the [Password Change] screen is displayed.
Once the password is set, the [Login] screen appears at a start-up of the Product and entry of the password
is requested.
Up to 16 one-byte alphanumeric characters can be used for the password.
The password is case-sensitive.
The password cannot be set when the Product is started by a user without administrative authority.
[OK]
When this button is clicked, the [Environment] screen is closed saving the changes.
When the same value is set for all of the [Code 1], [Code 2] and [Code 3], the error message appears.
The Restart confirmation message is displayed only when the [Language] is changed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the Product is restarted after saving the changes.
When [No] is clicked, the screen returns to the [Environment] screen without saving the changes.
[Cancel]
When this button is clicked, the [Environment] screen is closed without saving any changes.
However, the password set on the [Password Change] screen remains effective.
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Password Change
[Old Password]
When the password has been set, enter the current password.
It is not necessary to enter a password when this is the first time to set the password.
The entered password is displayed with hidden characters.
[New Password]
Enter a new password.
It is not necessary to enter a password when you want to invalidate the current password.
The entered password is displayed with hidden characters.
[Confirm New Password]
Re-enter the new password to confirm it.
It is not necessary to enter a password when you want to invalidate the current password.
The entered password is displayed with hidden characters.
[OK]
When this button is clicked, the [Password Change] screen is closed saving the new password.
Clicking [Cancel] on the [Environment] screen does not affect password saving.
If the [Old Password] is incorrect, or if the [New Password] and the [Confirm New Password] do not match,
the error message appears.
Entering only the [Old Password] invalidates the password.
[Cancel]
When this button is clicked, the [Password Change] screen is closed without saving any changes.
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Processing Screen
When processing involving communication between the printer and the Product is executed, the processing
screen is displayed.
The progress bar screen is displayed during the processing, and the completion screen appears when the
processing is completed.
Progress Bar Screen
Title
Processing being executed is displayed.
Progress status
The current status is indicated by an icon, text and progress bar, and updated as needed.
While the processing is in progress, the corresponding icon is displayed.
In the case an error occurs, the processing is stopped.
However, processing that has been completed before the occurrence of an error becomes effective.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the processing is executed to the all selected printers
regardless of their status.
[Cancel...]
The processing is stopped.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing is canceled. However, the processing that has been completed
before the cancellation becomes effective.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is continued.
Even while the confirmation message is displayed, the processing is executed.
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Completion Screen
Title
Processing executed is displayed. The same title shown on the progress bar screen is taken over.
Progress status
When the progress bar reaches 100% and the final result is indicated by text.
In the case of normal end, the normal end icon is displayed.
If the processing does not end normally due to an error, the abnormal end icon is displayed.
When the processing is canceled, the cancellation icon is displayed.
When Multi LAN is used, the abnormal end icon is displayed if even one of the connected printers
abnormally ends.
[Logging...]
The result indicated by text is saved in the specified file in CSV format.
When this button is clicked, the file selection screen is displayed. Specify the file where the log data is
stored, click [Save], and the data is saved.
The specified file is initialized and the log data is saved.
When writing data to the specified file failed, the error message is displayed.
[Error List...]
A list of printers which resulted in an abnormal end is saved as the Multi LAN configuration file.
When this button is clicked, the [Export] screen is displayed. Specify the file where the list is stored, click
[Save], and the data is saved.
This button becomes active only when the processing abnormally ended via Multi LAN.
When writing data to the specified file failed, the error message is displayed.
[Retry]
The same processing is retried for the printers which resulted in an abnormal end.
When this button is clicked, a retry of the processing is started.
This button becomes active only when the processing abnormally ended.
[Close]
When this button is clicked, the completion screen is closed.
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Progress Status
Textual information about the processing in progress is added to the progress status as needed.
Progress status format:
["Host Name or IP Address"], "Processing", "Process", " Detailed status" ("Error code")
Host Name or IP Address
When the Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the host name or IP address of the connected printers is
displayed.
When it exceeds 16 characters, only the first 16 characters are displayed.
Processing
Processing in progress is displayed.
Processing
Description
Obtains the parameter setting values from the connected printer on the
[Parameter Setting] screen.
Get Parameter
Downloads the parameter setting values to the connected printer on the
[Parameter Setting] screen.
Set Parameter
Downloads the firmware to the connected printer on the [Firmware
Download] tab page in the [Download] screen.
Downloads the BASIC program to the connected printer on the [BASIC
Download] tab page in the [Download] screen.
Obtains the latest self-diagnosis results from the printer on the Self
Diagnosis tab page in the [Maintenance] screen.
Resets the printer on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in the [Maintenance]
screen.
Firmware Download
BASIC Download
Get Printer Info
Printer Reset
Performs a print head check on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in the
[Maintenance] screen.
Head Check
Saves the printer information in a file on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in
the [Maintenance] screen.
Takes the log on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in the [Maintenance]
screen.
Save Printer Info
Data Logging
Performs a maintenance counter clear on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in
the [Maintenance] screen.
Performs a parameter clear on the [Self Diagnosis] tab page in the
[Maintenance] screen.
Performs a memory allocation on the [Memory Management] tab page in
the [Maintenance] screen.
Formats the memory on the [Memory Management] tab page in the
[Maintenance] screen.
Maintenance Counter Clear
Parameter Clear
Memory Allocate
Memory Format
Send File
Sends a specified file to the printer on the [Tool] tab page in the [Tool]
screen.
Test Print
Restore to Online
Performs a test print on the [Test Print] tab page in the [Tool] screen.
Restores the printer from the setting mode to online mode.
Process
Process in progress is displayed.
Process
Description
Start
Processing is started.
Succeed
Processing normally ends.
Fail
Processing abnormally ends.
Cancel
Processing ends due to cancellation.
Preparing for download.
Preparing for downloading...
The firmware is being updated on the printer.
The parameter setting values are being updated on the printer.
ROM file is being sent to the printer in the Firmware Download
processing.
Updating the printer...
Sending "section name"
firmware to the printer...
Memory is being allocated...
Memory is being allocated in the BASIC Download processing.
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BASIC main program is being sent to the printer in the BASIC Download
Updating the main program... processing.
Transmission and update of the main program are in progress.
BASIC system mode program is being sent to the printer in the BASIC
Download processing.
Transmission and update of the system mode program are in progress.
BASIC data file is being sent to the printer in the BASIC Download
processing.
Updating the system mode
program...
Updating the data file...
Transmission and update of the data file are in progress.
Detailed status
Detailed status at the end of processing is displayed.
Message
Description
No printer connection is
detected.
No printer connected via the specified interface was found.
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
The processing was not executed as whether or not the printer is in
online mode could not be confirmed.
Cannot confirm the printer is
in online mode.
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
The printer is not in idle state. The processing could not be executed since the printer has an error.
Clear the printer error, then retry the operation.
An error ("status code")
occurred on the printer.
The print head has a broken
element.
An error occurred on the printer while processing is in progress.
Clear the printer error, then retry the operation.
A broken element was detected during the print head check.
No data can be saved in the
specified file.
Printer information or print log data obtained from the connected printer
could not be saved in the specified file.
Check if the file is writable.
Obtaining the printer settings Obtaining the setup information from the printer failed.
failed. ("Tab name"/"Group
name")
"Tab name"/"Group name" indicates the location where the error
occurred.
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
Updating the setup information on the printer failed.
"Tab name"/"Group name"/"Control name" indicates the location where
the error occurred.
Updating the printer settings
failed. ("Tab name"/"Group
name"/"Control name")
Correct the setting value for the "control name" if necessary, then retry
the operation. If the same message is displayed again, restart the
printer.
Processing error
Mode shift error
Firmware downloading failed in upgrading the firmware version.
The maintenance counter could not be cleared.
The parameter clear failed in initialization.
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
Whether or not the printer successfully shifted from the setting mode to
the online mode could not be confirmed.
Whether or not the printer successfully shifted from the online mode to
the setting mode could not be confirmed.
Restart the printer, then retry the operation.
Timeout error
A response from the printer resulted in timeout.
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
An error occurred with the communication processing via the specified
interface.
Communication error
Check the communication conditions, then retry the operation. If the
same message is displayed again, restart the printer.
An error occurred in the internal processing of the Product.
Restart the Product, then retry the operation. If the same message is
displayed again, restart the PC.
System error
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Printer List Screen
The following screen appears when collective processing is executed for multiple printers connected to the
network.
You can check the applicable printers and exclude unnecessary printers on this screen.
This screen is displayed only when Multi LAN is used.
List
The printers registered to the [Printer List] for the Multi LAN are displayed.
A printer is included in the printer group to which collective processing is applied by checking the checkbox.
The all checkboxes have been checked as default.
Remove the check from the checkbox of the printer to be excluded from the group.
[OK]
When this button is clicked, processing is performed collectively for the printers with the checkbox checked.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
When all checkboxes are unchecked, collective processing becomes invalid.
Collective processing is performed in ascending order.
[Cancel]
When this button is clicked, this screen is closed without saving the changes.
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5. Functions
Parameter Setting
The parameter setting menu enables configuring or obtaining the printer parameter settings.
When the [Parameter Setting] icon on the menu icon area is clicked, the [Parameter Setting] screen is displayed.
Once the processing is executed, the printer enters the parameter setting mode. Restore the printer to the
online mode after the all processing is completed.
When the interface type is LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3, this menu cannot be used.
Control
Parameters are classified, grouped and placed depending on their types and purposes to allow for easy
check or update of parameter values.
Each control becomes active and editable when the group checkbox is checked.
The parameter setting values are obtained from the printer for the all controls.
However, only active controls are reflected in the printer when the printer settings are updated.
In the case of the Multi LAN, the controls of which values are unique to individual printer will not become
active. (e.g. IP Address, DHCP Host Name, DHCP Client ID)
Group
Each control is grouped according to the types, such as [Image], [Notice] and [Command].
When the checkbox of a group is checked, the controls in that group become active.
The parameter setting values are obtained from the printer for the all controls, regardless of whether the
checkbox is checked or not.
However, only active controls are reflected in the printer when the printer settings are updated.
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Tab
The [Parameter Setting] screen has [General], [General (2)], [Device], [LAN], [WLAN], [WLAN (2)] and
[RFID] tabs.
When any of these tabs is clicked, the selected tab page is displayed to allow setting the related parameters.
The parameter setting values are obtained from the printer at one time for the all controls in the all tab
pages.
However, only active controls are reflected in the printer when the printer settings are updated.
[Set Parameter...]
The parameter setting values displayed on the screen are downloaded to the printer to update the printer
settings.
If an improper value is included in the downloaded data, the error message is displayed.
When there is no group to be downloaded, this button is grayed out.
When this button is clicked, the following message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the parameter settings are downloaded to the printer.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
A communication with the printer may be disabled when any parameter on the [WLAN] / [WLAN (2)] tab
page is changed.
If a communication is disabled after changing the WLAN parameters, check the network environment.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers to be updated.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
After downloading the setting values for the all active controls to the printer, obtain the setting values from
the printer to check if the update succeeded or not.
[Get Parameter]
Currently set parameter setting values are obtained from the printer, and displayed.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
The obtained values are reflected in each control on the [Parameter Setting] screen.
The currently set values are obtained from the printer for the all controls in the all tab pages except for a part
of the objects (File information of supplicant).
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Restore to Online]
The printer mode is changed from the parameter setting to online.
Once the parameter settings are downloaded to or obtained from the printer, this button becomes visible.
When this button is active, you need to click it after the processing is completed.
After the printer mode normally shifts to online, the button is hidden.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the printer will automatically return to online mode.
The printer mode needs to be restored to online each time the parameter settings are obtained.
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When this button is clicked after getting the printer settings, the progress status screen is displayed. When
the printer returns to online mode, the screen is closed. The completion screen appears in the case of an
abnormal end.
Mode shift is automatically executed when another menu screen is opened or the Product is terminated with
this button displayed.
After downloading the parameter settings, the printer needs to be restarted in order for the updated settings
to take effect.
When this button is clicked, the confirmation message is displayed.
A similar message also appears when another menu screen is opened or the Product is terminated with this
button displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the progress status screen is displayed. When the printer enters the online mode
after restarted, the screen is closed. The completion screen appears in the case of an abnormal end.
When [No] is clicked, the screen returns to the [Parameter Setting] screen.
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General Tab
[Image] Group
[Character Code]:
Select a character code table to be applied to the printer font.
Default
PC-850
PC-850, PC-8, PC-852, PC-857, PC-851, PC-855, PC-1250, PC-1251, PC-1252,
PC-1253, PC-1254, PC-1257, LATIN9, Arabic, PC-866, UTF-8
Options
[Zero Font]:
Select whether or not a slash is attached to the printer font character "0".
Note that the no slash is attached for the following fonts, regardless of settings.
<Bitmap fonts> OCR-A, OCR-B, Gothic 725 Black, Kanji, Chinese
<Outline fonts> Price Font 1, Price Font 2, Price Font 3, Dutch 801, Brush 738, Gothic 725,
True Type Font
Default
Options
without Slash
without Slash, with Slash
[EURO Font Code]:
Set printer font characters you want to assign to EURO fonts.
Enter two alphanumeric characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Two characters indicate one HEX character. (Example: "0" -> "30" or "A" -> "41")
Default
Range
B0
20 to FF
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[MaxiCode Spec]:
Select a type of barcode font to create a MaxiCode.
Default
Options
TYPE 1
TYPE 1 (Compatible with current version), TYPE 2 (Special specification)
[Kanji Code]:
Select a type of Kanji font code.
Default
Options
TYPE 1
TYPE 1 (Windows code), TYPE 2 (Original code)
[Supply] Group
[Energy Type (Transfer)]:
Select a print head energy control type for thermal transfer printing.
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Default
Options
Semi Resin 1
Semi Resin 1, Semi Resin 2, Resin 1, Resin 2, Resin 3, Reserve 2, Reserve 3,
Reserve 4, Reserve 5, Reserve 6,
B-EX4T2-G / B-EX4T2-T:
Default
Wax 1
Wax 1, Wax 2, Semi Resin 1, Semi Resin 2, Resin 1, Wax 3, Semi Resin 3, Resin 2,
Reserve 1, Reserve 2
Options
B-EX4T1-H:
Default
Resin 1
Resin 1, Resin 2, Reserve 1, Reserve 2, Reserve 3, Reserve 4, Reserve 5,
Reserve 6, Reserve 7, Reserve 8
Options
B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Default
Wax 1
Wax 1, Wax 2, Semi Resin 1, Semi Resin 2, Resin 1, Reserve 1, Reserve 2,
Reserve 3, Reserve 4, Reserve 5,
Options
[Energy Type (Direct)]:
Select a print head energy control type for direct thermal printing.
Default
Standard
Standard, Reserve 1, Reserve 2, Reserve 3, Reserve 4, Reserve 5, Reserve 6,
Reserve 7, Reserve 8, Reserve9
Options
[Ribbon Near End]:
Select the condition for ribbon near end detection.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, 30 m, 70 m
[Label/Ribbon End]:
Specify how the printer behaves when a label end or ribbon end is detected.
Default
Options
TYPE 1
TYPE 1 (Immediately stops), TYPE 2 (Stops when the next label is at home position.)
[Ribbon Save]:
Select whether to enable or disable the ribbon saving function.
This parameter is fixed to "Disable" for other than B-EX4T1-G and B-EX4T1-T.
JA: Tag
Other than JA: Disable
Default
Options
Disable, Tag, Label
[Type Of Ribbon]:
Select the ribbon roll direction.
This parameter is fixed to "Coated Side Out" for the B-EX4T1-G and B-EX4T1-T.
Default
Options
Coated Side Out
Coated Side Out, Coated Side In
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[Display] Group
[LCD Language]:
Select a language of messages to be displayed on the LCD.
JA: Japanese
Other than JA: English
English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese,
Simplified Chinese
Default
Options
[Contrast]:
Set an even number for the LCD contrast fine adjustment.
When an odd number is set, it will be automatically corrected to an even number.
Default
Range
40
24 to 50
[Machine Name]:
Select whether or not to display the printer model name on the LCD.
Default
Options
Display
Hide, Display
[Print Page]:
Select whether or not to display the number of copies on the LCD.
Default
Options
Display
Hide, Display
[IP Address]:
Select whether or not to display the IP address on the LCD.
Default
Options
Hide
Hide, Display
[Control] Group
[FEED Key]:
Specify how the printer behaves when the [FEED] key is pressed.
Default
Options
Feed
Feed, Print
[Auto Head Check]:
Select whether or not an automatic head broken dots check is performed when the power is turned on.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Expansion I/O]:
Select the expansion I/O specification.
Default
Options
TYPE 1
TYPE 1 (Standard), TYPE 2 (In-line)
[Auto Calibration]:
Select whether to enable or disable the auto calibration feature.
Default
Disable
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Disable, Transmissive Sensor, Reflective Sensor, All Sensor,
Transmissive Sensor (with Back Feed), Reflective Sensor (with Back Feed),
All Sensor (with Back Feed)
Options
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Disable, Transmissive Sensor, Reflective Sensor, All Sensor
[Power Save Time]:
Set a period of time from when the printer ceases to be used until it enters power save mode.
Enter a number.
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Default
Range
15 min
1 to 240 min
[Action] Group
[Media Load]:
Select whether or not to feed media to the home position.
Default
Disable
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Disable, Standard, ECO, ECO (with Back Feed)
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Disable, Standard, ECO
Options
[Forward Wait]:
Select whether an automatic forward feed is performed after an issue is enabled or disabled.
If "Enable" is selected, the printer will automatically feed the media forward by 13.7 mm when the printer
is idle for one sec. or more after printing.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Forward Wait Position]:
When the [Forward Wait] is enabled, it is possible to make fine adjustments to the standard feed
distance of 13.7 mm, in units of 0.1mm.
Default
Range
0.0 mm
-5.0 to +5.0 mm
[Forward/Back Action]:
Specify how the printer behaves when the [Forward Wait] is enabled.
Default
Options
MODE 1
MODE 1 (13.7 mm forward feed), MODE 2 (6 mm back feed & 3 mm forward feed)
[Head Up Cut/Rewinder]:
Select whether or not head-up cut is performed in cut issue mode, or whether or not the rewinder is
used.
The head-up function is available only to the B-EX4T1-G and B-EX4T1-T.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Back Feed Speed]:
Select the back feed speed.
Default
Options
Standard
Standard (3 inch/sec), Low (2 inch/sec)
[Peel Off] Group
[Peel Off STATUS]:
Select whether or not a peel-off waiting status is generated and sent in strip issue mode.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Pre Peel Off]:
Select whether or not a pre-peel feed is performed in strip issue mode before printing.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[XML] Group
[XML]:
Select whether or not XML is enabled.
Default
Standard
Disable, Standard, Oracle, SAP, Standard (External memory),
Oracle (External memory), SAP (External memory)
Options
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General (2) Tab
[Position Adjustment] Group
[Feed]:
Set a fine adjustment value for the stop position in units of 0.1 mm.
When the value is negative (-), the feed length becomes longer.
The fine adjustment value set by the Position Fine Adjust command [AX] is displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0.0 mm
-50.0 to +50.0 mm
[Cut/Peel Off]:
Set a fine adjustment value for a cut (strip) position in units of 0.1 mm.
When the value is negative (-), the feed length to the cut (strip) position becomes longer.
The fine adjustment value set by the Position Fine Adjust command [AX] is displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0.0 mm
-50.0 to +50.0 mm
[Back Feed]:
Set a fine adjustment value for the back feed length in units of 0.1 mm.
When the value is negative (-), the back feed length becomes shorter.
The fine adjustment value set by the Position Fine Adjust command [AX] is displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0.0 mm
-9.9 to +9.9 mm
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[X-coordinate]:
Set a fine adjustment value to offset the print position perpendicular to the paper feed direction in units
of 0.1 mm.
When the value is negative (-), the upper right reference coordinate shifts to the left from the zero point.
Default
Range
0.0 mm
-99.5 to +99.5 mm
[Tone Adjustment] Group
[Thermal Transfer]:
Set a fine adjustment value for print density in thermal transfer print mode.
The fine adjustment value set by the Print Density Fine Adjust command [AY] is displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0
-20 to +10
[Direct Thermal]:
Set a fine adjustment value for print density in direct thermal print mode.
The fine adjustment value set by the Print Density Fine Adjust command [AY] is displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0
-20 to +10
[Command] Group
[Control Code]:
Select a control code used for command analysis.
Default
Options
AUTO
AUTO, [ESC] [LF] [NUL], { | }, Manual
[Code 1]:
When "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code], set a code for the first byte in hex. format.
Enter two alphanumeric characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Two characters indicate one HEX character. (Example: "0" -> "30" or "A" -> "41")
Default
Range
1B
20 to FF
[Code 2]:
When "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code], set a code for the second byte in hex. format.
Enter two alphanumeric characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Two characters indicate one HEX character. (Example: "0" -> "30" or "A" -> "41")
Default
Range
0A
20 to FF
[Code 3]:
When "Manual" is selected for the [Control Code], set a code for the third byte in hex. format.
Enter two alphanumeric characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Two characters indicate one HEX character. (Example: "0" -> "30" or "A" -> "41")
Default
Range
00
20 to FF
[BASIC] Group
[Basic Interpreter]:
Select whether or not the basic interpreter is enabled.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Basic Trace]:
Select whether or not the basic trace is enabled.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
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[Product] Group
[Printer Serial No.]:
The serial number specific to the printer is displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
[SHELL]:
The status of the SHELL function is displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
[Sensor] Group
[Reflective Sensor Threshold Select]:
Select how to set the threshold for the reflective sensor.
Default
Options
Command Set
Manual Set, Command Set
[Reflective Sensor Threshold]:
Set a fine adjustment value for threshold to the reflective sensor output in units of 0.1 V.
Default
Range
1.0 V
0.1 to 4.0 V
[Transmissive Sensor Threshold Select]:
Select how to set the threshold for the transmissive sensor.
Default
Options
Command Set
Manual Set, Command Set
[Transmissive Sensor Threshold]:
Set a fine adjustment value for threshold to the transmissive sensor output in units of 0.1 V.
Default
Range
1.4 V
0.1 to 4.0 V
[Ribbon Adjustment] Group
[Drive Voltage (Take-up)]:
Fine adjust the ribbon take-up motor voltage (torque).
The fine adjustment value set by the Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjust command [RM] is
displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0
-15 to +10
[Drive Voltage (Feed)]:
Fine adjust the ribbon feed motor voltage (torque).
The fine adjustment value set by the Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjust command [RM] is
displayed in the left box.
When the parameter is not retrieved, the value in the left box becomes zero (0).
Default
Range
0
-15 to +10
[RTC] Group
[Date Time]:
The current date and time programmed for the RTC module are displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
[Battery Check]:
Select whether to enable or disable the battery check function.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Renewal]:
Select the timing when the date and time are updated during printing.
Default
Options
Batch
Batch, Page
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[Password] Group
[System Mode Password]:
Select whether or not the password used for entering SYSTEM mode is enabled.
To set this field, the old password is required.
When you enter an incorrect old password, you cannot change the password.
[New Password]:
Set a password to be used for entering SYSTEM mode.
To set the password, the old password is required.
When you enter an incorrect old password, you cannot change the password.
This field is effective only when SYSTEM mode password is enabled.
Enter four characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Since passwords are security information, they are displayed with hidden characters except when they
are being entered.
Default
Range
0000
0000 to FFFF
[Old Password]:
Enter the password currently set on the printer.
This password is set to cancel a password for entering SYSTEM mode.
Enter four characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Since passwords are security information, they are displayed with hidden characters except when they
are being entered.
To enable the new password, enter "0000".
Default
Range
0000
0000 to FFFF
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Device Tab
[RS-232C] Group
[Baud Rate]:
Set a communication baud rate for the RS-232C port.
Default
Options
9600 bps
2400 bps, 4800bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 115200 bps
[Data Length]:
Select the data length for the RS-232C port.
Default
Options
8 bits
7 bits, 8 bits
[Parity]:
Select the parity checking to be used by the RS-232C.
JA: Even
Other than JA: None
Default
Options
None, Even, Odd
[Stop Bit]:
Select the stop bit length for the RS-232C port.
Default
Options
1 bit
1 bit, 2 bits
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[Control]:
Select the method of flow control to be used by the RS-232C port.
QQ: READY/BUSY
Default
Options
Other than QQ: XON+READY AUTO
XON+READY AUTO, XON/XOFF AUTO, READY/BUSY RTS, XON+XOFF,
READY/BUSY
[Centro.] Group
[ACK/BUSY]:
Select Centronics ACK /BUSY signal timing.
Default
TYPE 1
TYPE 1 (BUSY goes LOW at the same time as ACK goes HIGH.),
TYPE 2 (BUSY goes LOW at the same time as ACK goes LOW.)
Options
[Input Prime]:
Select whether or not a reset is performed when the Centronics nInit signal is ON.
Default
Options
Enable
Disable, Enable
[Plug & Play]:
Select whether or not the plug-and-play function is active on the centronics port.
Plug & Play cannot be disabled for USB interface.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[USB] Group
[USB Serial Number]:
Select whether or not USB serial numbers are enabled.
When the numbers are disabled, connection to the USB port is established.
Whenever the USB port is changed, printer driver installation is required.
When the numbers are enabled, connection to the displayed serial number is established.
Printer driver installation is required for each serial number.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
A serial number is a number specific to the printer.
This setting cannot be changed.
[Auto Status Response]:
Select whether to enable or disable the auto status response for the communication via USB.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
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LAN Tab
[TCP/IP] Group
[LAN I/F]:
Select whether to enable or disable the communication via wired LAN or wireless LAN.
Default
Enable (AUTO)
Options
Disable, Enable (AUTO), Enable (Wired LAN), Enable (Wireless LAN)
[IP Address]:
Set an IP address.
Default
Range
192.168.10.20
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
[Subnet Mask]:
Set a subnet mask.
Default
Range
255.255.255.0
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
[Default Gateway]:
Set an address of the default gateway.
Default
Range
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
[Protocol] Group
[LPR]:
Select whether or not communication according to the LPR protocol is enabled.
Default
Options
Enable
Disable, Enable
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[Socket]:
Select whether or not socket communication is enabled.
Default
Enable
Options
Disable, Enable
[Port Number]:
Set a port number used for socket communication.
Default
Range
8000
0 to 65535
[WEB Printer]:
Select whether or not the Web server function is enabled.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable, Enable (External Memory)
[SNMP]:
Select whether to enable or disable the SNMP feature.
Default
Options
Enable
Disable, Enable
[SNMP Trap] Group
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]:
Select whether to enable or disable the SNMP trap.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Error, Job End, Error & Job End
When enabled, set the IP address of the terminals that monitors the SNMP trap.
When this parameter is set to other than "Disable", entry of IP address becomes enabled.
When "Disable" is selected, the IP address returns to the default.
Default
Range
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
[Server] Group
[DHCP]:
Select whether or not DHCP clients are enabled.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[DHCP Host Name]:
Set a host name.
When no name is entered, the printer's MAC address is used.
Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters to enter a name.
[DHCP Client ID]:
Set a DHCP Client ID.
When "HEX" is selected for the [Input Type], set the ID using up to 128 characters ranging from "0" to
"F".
Enter two alphanumeric characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
Two characters indicate one HEX character. (Example: "0" -> "30" or "A" -> "41")
Entering an odd number of characters results in an error.
When "ASCII" is selected for the [Input Type], set the ID using up to 64 alphanumeric characters.
[Input Type]:
Select a code used for entering a DHCP client ID.
When the code is changed, the currently set DHCP client ID is cleared.
Default
Options
HEX
HEX, ASCII
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[WINS]:
Select whether or not the WINS protocol is enabled.
When "Enable (STATIC)" is selected, [WINS Server Address] is used.
When "Enable (DHCP)" is selected, [DHCP] is used.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable (STATIC), Enable (DHCP)
[WINS Server Address]:
Set the IP address of the WINS server.
Default
Range
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
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WLAN Tab
[WLAN Basic] Group
[Communication Standard]:
Select the wireless LAN standard.
Default 802.11b/g
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11b/g
Options
[WLAN Detail] Group
[ESS ID]:
Set an ESS ID, using up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Default TOSHIBATEC
[Beacon Transmitting Interval]:
Select an interval between transmissions to the beacon.
Default
Range
1000 msec
1 to 65535 msec
[Roaming Threshold]:
Select a threshold of roaming sensitivity.
Default
Range
70
0 to 99
[Country Code]:
The country code is displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
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[802.11b] Group
[Channel]:
Set a channel for IEEE 802.11b.
The printer corrects channels that cannot be used due to country code settings.
Default
Range
1
1 to 14
[Baud Rate]:
Select the maximum transmission rate for IEEE 802.11b.
The transmission rate is adjusted to a value enabling communication by the communicating device.
Default
Options
11 Mbps
11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
[802.11g] Group
[Channel]:
Set a channel for IEEE 802.11g.
The printer corrects channels that cannot be used due to country code settings.
Default
Range
1
1 to 13
[Baud Rate]:
Select the maximum transmission rate for IEEE 802.11g.
The transmission rate is adjusted to a value enabling communication by the communicating device.
Default
11 Mbps
54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps,
11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
Options
[Priority AP] Group
[Property]:
Select ANY SSID/priority AP.
Default
11 Mbps
ANY SSID OFF, ANY SSID ON / Priority AP OFF,
ANY SSID ON / Priority AP ON / Other AP OFF,
ANY SSID ON / Priority AP ON / Other AP ON
Options
[MAC Address 1] [MAC Address 2] [MAC Address 3] [MAC Address 4] [MAC Address 5]:
Set MAC addresses for access points that you want to connect preferentially.
The numbers indicate order of priority.
Connection to the MAC addresses is made in the order of descending priorities.
Use 12 characters from "0" to "F" to enter addresses.
Entries are not case-sensitive.
When no address is entered, you can disable the current settings.
[Authentication] Group
[(1) Connection Mode]:
Select the connection mode.
Default
Options
Infrastructure
Adhoc, Infrastructure
[(2) Encryption]:
Select the encryption scheme.
Displayed options depend on the [(1) Connection Mode] settings.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, WEP40, WEP104, TKIP, AES
[(3) Network Authentication]:
Select the network authentication system.
Displayed options depend on the [(1) Connection Mode] and [(2) Encryption] settings.
Default
Options
Open System
Open System, Shared Key, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK
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[(4) EAP Method]:
Select the EAP method.
Displayed options depend on the [(1) Connection Mode], [(2) Encryption] and [(3) Network
Authentication] settings.
Default
Disable
Disable, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, LEAP (NetworkEAP), PEAP,
PEAP (w/o Cert.), EAP-FAST
Options
< Authentication System Settings >
(1) Connection Mode
Adhoc
(2) Encryption
(3) Network Authentication
Open System
Open System
Open System
Open System
(4) EAP Method
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
WEP40
WEP104
Disable
WEP40
Infrastructure
Open System
Disable
EAP-MD5
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
LEAP
LEAP (NetworkEAP)
PEAP
PEAP (w/o Cert.)
EAP-FAST
Disable
Shared Key
EAP-MD5
Disable
WEP104
Open System
EAP-MD5
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
LEAP
LEAP (NetworkEAP)
PEAP
PEAP (w/o Cert.)
EAP-FAST
Disable
EAP-MD5
EAP-TLS
Shared Key
WPA-EAP
TKIP
EAP-TTLS
LEAP
LEAP (NetworkEAP)
PEAP
PEAP (w/o Cert.)
EAP-FAST
Disable
WPA-PSK
AES
WPA2-EAP
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
LEAP
LEAP (NetworkEAP)
PEAP
PEAP (w/o Cert.)
EAP-FAST
Disable
WPA2-PSK
[WEP] Group
[Default Key]:
Set a WEP key used by default.
Default
Range
1
1 to 4
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[Input Type]:
Select the code for entering a WEP key.
When the code is changed, the WEP key is cleared.
Default
Options
HEX
HEX, ASCII
[WEP Key #1] [WEP Key #2] [WEP Key #3] [WEP Key #4]:
Select the WEP key used for encrypting the authentication system.
Select the WEP key size and enter the WEP key.
When the WEP key size is changed, the WEP key is cleared.
<40 bits>
When HEX mode is used for entries, use ten characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
When ASCII mode is used for entries, use five alphanumeric characters.
<104 bits>
When HEX mode is used for entries, use 26 characters from "0" to "F".
Entries are not case-sensitive.
When ASCII mode is used for entries, use 13 alphanumeric characters.
Since WEP keys are security information, they are displayed with hidden characters except when they
are being entered.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, 40 bits (64 bits), 104 bits (128 bits)
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WLAN (2) Tab
[WPA-PSK] Group
[Pre Shared Key]:
Set a key to be used for WPA encryption in network authentication, using 8 to 64 alphanumeric
characters.
Since the key is security information, it is displayed with hidden characters except when it is being
entered.
Default
00000000
[Account] Group
[User Name]:
Set a username to authenticate the supplicant.
Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
[Password]:
Set a password to authenticate the supplicant.
Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Since the password is security information, it is displayed with hidden characters except when it is being
entered.
[802.1X] Group
[Reauthentication Interval]:
Set an interval between reauthentications.
Default
Range
2 min
2 to 4320 min
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[Supplicant] Group
[Server Certificate]:
Set an absolute path to the server certificate file to be transmitted.
The button is used to select the path on the file selection screen.
When no path is entered, data transmission is not performed.
When entering a path to a blank file without data, you can disable the current settings.
Setting a non-existent file results in an error.
[Client Certificate]:
Set an absolute path to the client certificate file to be transmitted.
The
button is used to select a path on the file selection screen.
When no path is entered, data transmission is not performed.
When entering a path to a blank file without data, you can disable the current settings.
Setting a non-existent file results in an error.
[Key File]:
Set an absolute path to the key file for client certificate to be transmitted.
The button is used to select a path on the file selection screen.
When no path is entered, data transmission is not performed.
When entering a path to a blank file without data, you can disable the current settings.
Setting a non-existent file results in an error.
[Secret Key]:
Set a secret key passphrase, using up to 64 alphanumeric characters.
Since the passphrase is security information, it is displayed with hidden characters except when it is
being entered.
[Random Seed]:
Set an absolute path to a SEED file for creating random values to be transmitted.
The button is used to select a path on the file selection screen.
When no path is entered, data transmission is not performed.
When entering a path to a blank file without data, you can disable the current settings.
Setting a non-existent file results in an error.
[EAP-FAST] Group
[Provisioning Method]:
Select a Provisioning method.
Default
Options
Auto Provisioning
Auto Provisioning, Manual Provisioning
[Internal Authentication]:
Select an internal authentication method.
Default
Options
MSCHAPV2
MSCHAPV2, GTC
[PAC File]:
Select whether to send or delete the PAC file.
Default
No change
No change, Send the PAC file for Manual Provisioning,
Delete the PAC file for Manual Provisioning, Delete the PAC file for Auto Provisioning,
Delete the PAC files for Manual Provisioning and Auto Provisioning
Options
[PAC File Path]:
Specify the PAC file for Manual Provisioning with absolute path.
This is available only when the "Send the PAC file for Manual Provisioning" is selected.
The
button is used to select a path on the file selection screen.
If the path is not selected, data transmission will not be performed.
If the specified file is not found, an error results.
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[PAC File Password]:
Set the password for the PAC file used for the Manual Provisioning.
Up to 32 digits of 1-byte alphanumeric characters can be set.
[CCX] Group
[CCX Options]:
Select whether to enable or disable the CCX options.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[CCKM Mode]:
Select whether to enable or disable the CCKM mode setting.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[CAC Mode]:
Select whether to enable or disable the CAC mode setting.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[RM Mode]:
Select whether to enable or disable the RM (Radio Measurement) mode setting.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[U-APSD Mode]:
Select whether to enable or disable the U-APSD mode setting.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Station Name]:
Configured station name is displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
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RFID Tab
[Module] Group
[Module Type]:
RFID module type installed in the printer is displayed.
Default
Options
None
None, H1 (HF Band), H2 (HF Band), U2 (UHF Band)
[Tag Type]:
Select the RFID tag type.
The displayed options differ depending on the RFID module type.
Default
NONE
None: NONE, I-Code, Tag-It, C220, IOS15693, C210, C240, C320, EPC C1 Gen2
H1: NONE, I-Code, Tag-It, C220, IOS15693, C210, C240, C320
H2: NONE, IOS156930
Options
U2: NONE, EPC C1 Gen2
[Country]:
The country where the RFID module can be used is displayed.
This setting cannot be changed.
[UHF] Group
[Power Level]:
Set the power output level for UHF band.
Default
Range
18
0 to 255
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[Q Value]:
Set the sensitivity for detecting RFID tags.
Default
0
Range
0 to 15
[AGC Threshold]:
Set the threshold value used to determine an RFID tag is defective or not.
Default
Range
0
0 to 15
[Write AGC Threshold]:
Set the threshold value used to determine whether or not to write data to RFID tags.
Default
Range
0
0 to 15
[Write Retry Min. AGC]:
Set the lower limit value used to determine whether or not to retry a data write.
Default
Range
0
0 to 15
[RF Channel]:
Set a channel used for data write.
Default
Options
AUTO
AUTO, 2 CH, 3 CH, 4 CH, 5 CH, 6 CH, 7 CH, 8 CH
[Multi-word Write]:
Select whether or not to enable the multi-word write function for Gen2-compatible Hibiki tag.
When this function is used, the data write efficiency is increased.
Default
Options
Disable
Disable, Enable
[Retry] Group
[Retry Position Adjustment]:
Set the amount the printer feeds the RFID label forward or backward to retry a data write.
Default
Range
0 mm
-99 to 99 mm
[Issue Retry Labels]:
Set the number of RFID labels to be issued for retry.
Default
Range
3 labels
0 to 255 labels
[Read Retry Count]:
Set the max. number of times reading one RFID tag is retried.
Default
Range
5 times
0 to 255 times
[Read Retry Timeout]:
Set the timeout value for retry to read one RFID tag.
Default
Range
4.0 sec
0.0 to 9.9 sec
[Write Retry Count]:
Set the number of times writing data to one RFID tag is retried.
Default
Range
5 times
0 to 255 times
[Write Retry Timeout]:
Set the timeout value for retry to write data to one RFID tag.
Default
Range
2.0 sec
0.0 to 9.9 sec
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Maintenance
The Maintenance menu enables the self diagnosis and memory management.
When the [Maintenance] icon on the menu icon area is clicked, the [Maintenance] screen is displayed.
When the interface type is LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3, this menu cannot be used.
Self Diagnosis Tab
[Maintenance Counter Info]
The maintenance counter values are displayed.
Refreshing the display or performing a maintenance counter clear causes the latest data to be shown.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Firmware Info]
Printer firmware information is displayed.
Refreshing the display causes the latest data to be shown.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Parameter Info]
Printer parameter setting values are displayed.
However, "ZERO FONT" is not displayed.
Refreshing the display or performing a parameter clear causes the latest data to be shown.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
Obtained parameter setting values are classified into the following categories, and it is possible to select the
category to be displayed.
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After refreshing the display, "ALL" is selected.
ALL, ADJUST, PARAMETER SETTING, PANEL, STRAGE AREA, USB, RS-232C,
CENTRO, LAN/WLAN, RFID, RTC
Options
[Refresh]
Current printer information is obtained, and the displayed maintenance counter, firmware information and
parameter setting values are updated.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Head Check...]
A print head broken element check is performed.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers on which the head check is performed.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
If a broken element is detected, the printer results in an error after the head check finished. Clicking
[Printer Reset] restores the printer to the idle state.
[Printer Reset...]
The printer is reset.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers to be reset.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
A reset will be executed regardless of the printer status.
However, the printer reset may not succeed depending on the printer status.
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[Save Printer Info...]
Current printer information is obtained, and saved in a file.
When this button is clicked, the file selection screen is displayed. Select a file where the printer information
is stored, click [Save], then the processing is started. When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, a file is
created for each of the connected printers. The file name includes the address information in addition to
the specified file name.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers of which information is obtained.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
The printer information is saved in one file, in the order of the maintenance counter, firmware version, and
parameter settings.
However, "ZERO FONT" is not saved.
[Data Logging...]
The print log is obtained from the printer, and saved in a file.
When this button is clicked, the file selection screen is displayed. Select a file where the print log is stored,
click [Save], then the processing is started. When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, a file is created
for each of the connected printers. The file name includes the address information in addition to the
specified file name.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers of which print log is obtained.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
The print log is used for examining the commands when an error occurred.
[Maintenance Counter Clear]
Select the option to clear maintenance counter.
Default
All Counter
All Counter, Feed Distance (FEED), Print Distance (PRINT), Cut Count (CUT),
Others (other than FEED, PRINT, CUT)
Options
[Clear...]
Selected maintenance counter is cleared to zero.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers of which maintenance counter is cleared.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is
completed, the completion screen is displayed.
The maintenance counter data display is updated after the maintenance counter clear is completed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
[Parameter Clear]
[Destination]
Select the destination used after the parameter clear is performed.
Default
Options
Destination specified on the Printer Setting screen
JA, QM, CN
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[Initialize...]
A RAM clear is performed to initialize to the parameter setting values for the selected destination.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers on which the parameter clear is performed.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is
completed, the completion screen is displayed.
The parameter setting data display is updated after the parameter clear is completed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
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Memory Management Tab
[Memory Info]
The printer memory information is displayed.
Refreshing the display causes the latest data to be shown.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Refresh]
The current information of the printer memory is obtained and the display is updated.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, this function is disabled.
[Memory Allocate]
The specified size of onboard flash memory is allocated to each storage area.
The sum of the memory size for each storage area shall be equal to the total onboard memory size.
If they do not match, the printer automatically adjusts the size.
Priority of allocation: TrueType Font > Bitmap External Character > BASIC File > PC Save
[True Type Font Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing TrueType fonts.
Default
Options
0 KB
0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
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[Bitmap External Character Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing bitmap external characters.
Default
Options
1792 KB
0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
[BASIC File Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing the BASIC program.
When "No Change" is selected, existing data is retained without allocating the BASIC file storage area.
Default
Options
0 KB
No Change, 0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
[PC Save Storage Area]
The storage area size for printer commands is displayed.
After the memory is allocated to the above three, the rest of the memory is automatically allocated to the
PC Save storage area.
It is required to adjust the storage area size for True type fonts, bitmap external characters and BASIC
files so that the PC Save storage area size does not become a negative value.
When "No Change" is selected for the [BASIC File Storage Area], no memory size is displayed.
[Allocate...]
The specified size of memory is allocated to each storage area.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers on which the memory allocation is performed.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is
completed, the completion screen is displayed.
The memory information display is updated after the memory allocation is completed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
The Product waits for the end of memory allocation after sending a Storage Area Allocate command to
the printer.
A memory allocation causes the existing data to be deleted even if the allocated memory size is
unchanged.
[Memory Format]
Currently stored data in the specified memory is deleted.
[Location]
Select the memory to be formatted.
Default
Options
Onboard Flash Memory
Onboard Flash Memory, USB Memory
[Area]
Select the area to be formatted.
Default
Options
PC Save & Bitmap External Character
PC Save & Bitmap External Character, PC Save, Bitmap External Character
[Format...]
The specified range of the specified memory is formatted.
When this button is clicked, the following message is displayed.
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When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers of which memory is formatted.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is
completed, the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
The Product waits for the end of memory format after sending a Flash Memory Format command to the
printer.
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Download
The Download menu enables downloading the printer firmware and BASIC program.
When the [Download] icon on the menu icon area is clicked, the [Download] screen is displayed.
Firmware Download
Be sure to avoid the environment where a power failure may occur in the middle of the downloading.
If a power failure occurs during a firmware updating, the printer may not start up.
Even when the printer can normally start up, download the firmware again.
If cannot, please contact TOSHIBA TEC sales representative.
[ROM List]
ROM files of the firmware to be downloaded to the printer are displayed.
No file has been displayed as default.
ROM files are listed by program section, rather than in chronological order. The program sections are
sorted in the order of BOOT, MAIN, C/G, XML, WMON, KANJI, and CHINESE.
Downloading is performed from the top of the list.
When a ROM file is selected, the firmware information is displayed under the list.
[Add...]
Specified ROM files are added to the [ROM List].
When this button is clicked, the file selection screen appears. Choose a ROM file, click [Open], and this
ROM file is added to the [ROM List].
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If the specified file is not a ROM file, or if the specified ROM file is not for the printer model selected for the
Product, the error message is displayed.
Up to eight ROM files can be added.
One file per program section is accepted. In the case second file is chosen for a program section, the
following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the existing file is replaced.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
[Delete]
When this button is clicked, selected ROM files in the [ROM List] are deleted.
This button becomes active when a ROM file is selected in the [ROM List].
[Start Download...]
The ROM files in the [ROM List] are downloaded to the printer.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When reading the ROM file or creating download data failed, the error message is displayed.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers to which the files are downloaded.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
When no file is listed in the [ROM List], this button is grayed out.
After the ROM files are sent to the printer, the Product waits for the end of the printer update. Regarding
the Main and Boot programs, whether or not the firmware version has been updated is confirmed at the
completion of the download.
When multiple files are downloaded, the processing is repeated one by one.
The printer firmware is replaced with the specified ROM files regardless of the current printer version.
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BASIC Download
Be sure to avoid the environment where a power failure may occur in the middle of the downloading.
If a power failure occurs during a downloading, retry the operation.
[Memory Allocate]
Select whether or not the on-board flash memory is divided and allocated to different types of data.
The checkbox has not been checked as default.
When checked, the memory allocation is enabled.
The specified memory size of the on-board flash memory is allocated to each storage area when
downloading is executed.
The sum of the memory size for each storage area shall be equal to the total onboard memory size.
If they do not match, the printer automatically adjusts the size.
Priority of allocation: TrueType Font > Bitmap External Character > BASIC File > PC Save
[True Type Font Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing TrueType fonts.
Default
Options
0 KB
0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
[Bitmap External Character Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing bitmap external characters.
Default
Options
1792 KB
0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
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[BASIC File Storage Area]
Set the area size for storing the BASIC program.
When "No Change" is selected, existing data is retained without allocating the BASIC file storage area.
Set 512KB (4 blocks) or more.
Default
Options
512 KB
No Change, 0 to 3072 KB (in units of 128KB)
[PC Save Storage Area]
The storage area size for printer commands is displayed.
After the memory is allocated to the above three, the rest of the memory is automatically allocated to the
PC Save storage area.
It is required to adjust the storage area size for True type fonts, bitmap external characters and BASIC
files so that the PC Save storage area size does not become a negative value.
When "No Change" is selected for the [BASIC File Storage Area], no memory size is displayed.
[BASIC Main Program]
Select whether or not to download the BASIC main program.
The checkbox has not been checked as default.
When checked, the starting block and the program file can be selected.
The specified file is downloaded to the specified block of the printer memory.
Starting block
Specify the area where the program is stored.
Set a value so that the area does not overlap the other blocks.
Default
Range
0
0 to 23
Program file
Click the
button to open the file selection screen. Select a BASIC main program, click [Open],
then the full path of the file is displayed.
The [BASIC Main Program] does not become effective unless a file is selected.
When reading a file or creating download data failed, the error message is displayed.
[BASIC System Mode Program]
Select whether or not to download the BASIC system mode program.
The checkbox has not been checked as default.
When checked, the starting block and the program file can be selected.
The specified file is downloaded to the specified block of the printer memory.
Starting block
Specify the area where the program is stored.
Set a value so that the area does not overlap the other blocks.
Default
Range
1
0 to 23
Program file
Click the
button to open the file selection screen. Select a BASIC system mode program, click
[Open], then the full path of the file is displayed.
The [BASIC System Mode Program] does not become effective unless a file is selected.
When reading a file or creating download data failed, the error message is displayed.
[BASIC Data File]
Select whether or not to download the BASIC data file.
The checkbox has not been checked as default.
When checked, the start block and data file setting become editable.
The specified file is downloaded to the specified block of the printer memory.
Starting block
Specify the area where the program is stored.
Set a value so that the area does not overlap the other blocks.
Default
Range
2
0 to 23
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Data file
Click the
button to open the file selection screen. Select a BASIC data file, click [Open], then the
full path of the file is displayed.
The [BASIC Data File] does not become effective unless a file is selected.
When reading a file or creating download data failed, the error message is displayed.
[Start Download...]
Download of the effective programs or update of parameter settings is executed.
When this button is clicked, the following confirmation message is displayed.
When [Yes] is clicked, the processing starts.
When [No] is clicked, the processing is canceled.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers to which the files are downloaded.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
This button is grayed out unless the above settings are properly configured.
After the program or data is sent to the printer, the Product waits for the end of the printer update.
When multiple BASIC files are effective, the processing is executed from the top, one by one.
Download of the program or update of parameter settings are performed regardless of the current printer
program.
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Create HTML/XML ROM
[ROM Type]
Select a ROM file type to be created.
The "Load Address" and "Size" differ depending on the ROM file type.
Default
Options
HTML/XML
HTML/XML
[Source Path]
Specify the location where the HTML/XML files are stored.
Click the
button, and the folder selection screen is displayed. Select the folder where HTML/XML
files are stored, click [OK], then the full path of the file is displayed.
When "HTML/XML" is set for the [ROM Type], the source files in the specified folder are displayed in the
[Source List].
If there is no file in the specified folder, the error message appears. A blank file or a file with the name
including 24 characters or more is excluded.
[Source List]
When "HTML/XML" is set for the [ROM Type], the files in the specific path under the specified folder is
shown.
ROM files for XML are created from the displayed files.
\XML folder:
File for XML
\GRP_DATA folder:
File for graphics
\ENG\HTML folder:File for English language
\ENG\PASS folder File for English language
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\JPN\HTML folder: File for Japanese language
\JPN\PASS folder: File for Japanese language
\MAIL folder:
File for emails
\MAIL\TEXT folder:File for emails
The file size and the ratio to the maximum size in percentage are displayed under the [Source List].
[ROM List]
Data configuration of the created ROM file is displayed.
When creation of a ROM file is started, the display is cleared and the status of file conversion into ROM file is
shown.
In the case the same file name is assigned to both the file for English language and the file for Japanese
language, they are handled as one common file.
[Output File]
Specify a file where ROM data is saved.
Click the
button, and the file selection screen is displayed. Specify a file, click [Save], and the full
path is displayed in the file name.
The specified file is initialized, and the created ROM data is saved.
[Create]
A ROM file is created from the files in the file list on the specified conditions.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
The progress status is indicated with the progress bar and in the [ROM List]. Cancellation is not acceptable
during the creation of the ROM file.
The result of the conversion is displayed in the [ROM List].
This button is grayed out unless the file list and the output file are configured.
Download the created ROM files to the printer using [Start Download...] on the [Firmware Download] tab
page.
When the number of files exceeds 128 or the total file size in the ROM list exceeds the value shown at the
"Size", the error message is displayed.
When reading the file, creating or saving ROM files failed, the error message is also displayed.
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Tool
The functions useful for operating the printer are provided.
When the [Tool] icon on the menu icon area is clicked, the [Tool] screen is displayed.
Tool Tab
[Send File...]
A specified file is sent to the printer in binary format.
When this button is clicked, the file selection screen is displayed. Select a desired file, click the [Open], and
the file transmission is started.
As soon as the processing starts, the progress status is displayed. When the file transmission is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen appears to allow choosing the
applicable printers.
This function is used for sending the files such as external characters and printer commands to the printer.
A file transmission is executed regardless of the printer status.
[Start TrueType Font Tool]
When this button is clicked, the "True Type Font Tool" is started.
The "True Type Font Tool" is independent from the Product. Therefore, care must be taken not to access the
printer from both tools at the same time.
This button is displayed only when the "True Type Font Tool" is installed.
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Create External Character Tab
[Specification Method]
How to specify the bitmap file path is selectable.
Select the "File" when an external character is created from one bitmap file.
Select the "Folder" when an external character is created from more than one bitmap file.
Default
Options
File
File, Folder
[Location]
Select the type of memory where the files are stored.
Default
Options
Onboard Flash Memory
Onboard Flash Memory, USB Memory
[Bitmap Path]
Specify the location where the bitmap file is stored.
Click the
button to show the full path of the specified location.
Only monochrome (black and white) bitmaps are acceptable. One dot of a bitmap is equivalent to one pixel
specified in Paint.
When the "File" is selected for the [Specification Method], specify one bitmap file from the screen.
If the selected file is not a monochrome bitmap, the error message is displayed.
If the selected file exceeds the acceptable upper limit of the width or height, the error message is displayed.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], specify a folder in which more than one bitmap
file is stored. The bitmap files in the specified folder are displayed in the [Bitmap List] as long as their file
names conform to the format described below.
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When no monochrome bitmap file with proper name is found in the specified folder, the error message is
displayed.
ꢄBitmap file name format
G_"Type""Code" (_"Left Offset"_"Top Offset"_"Character Spacing").bmp
<Example> When Type = 01, Code = 20: G_0120.bmp or G_0120_0_0_0.bmp
When Type = 51, Code = FFFF: G_51FFFF.bmp or G_51FFF_0_0_0.bmp
ꢄRestriction on the bitmap file
When [Type] = "41", the size shall be 16 x 16 dots.
When [Type] = "42", the size shall be 24 x 24 dots.
When [Type] = "43", the size shall be 32 x 32 dots.
When [Type] = "44", the size shall be 48 x 48 dots.
When [Type] = other value than above:
▪ When [Location] = "Onboard Flash Memory", the size shall be 720 x 720 dots or less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-G" or "B-EX4T2-G", the size shall be 832
x 5460 dots or less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-T", the size shall be 1248 x 5460 dots or
less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-T", the size shall be 1228 x 5460 dots or
less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-H", the size shall be 2455 x 5460 dots or
less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-G", the size shall be 1216 x 5460 dots or
less.
▪ When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-T", the size shall be 1794 x 5460 dots or
less.
[Bitmap List]
Bitmap files in the location specified for the [Bitmap path] are displayed.
Displayed files are original files used for creating an external character file.
[Size]
The size and image of the selected bitmap file is displayed.
[Type]
Specify a type number used for storing the file as an external character.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
Default
01
When [Location] = "Onboard Flash Memory": 01 to 44, 51
When [Location] = "USB Memory": 01 to 44, 51 to 55
Range
[Code]
Set the character code in hex. format for storing the file as an external character.
One hexadecimal code is expressed with two characters. (Example: "0" -> "30", "A" -> "41")
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
Default
20
When [Type] = any of "01" to "40": 20 to FF
When [Type] = any of "41" to "44": 40 to 7E, 80 to FC
When [Type] = any of "51" to "55": 2020 to FFFF
Range
[Left Offset]
Set a value for the left offset from the reference coordinate.
When any of "41" to "44" is set for the [Type], this becomes invalid.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
Default
0 dot
When [Location] = "Onboard Flash Memory": 0 to 719 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-G" or "B-EX4T2-G":
0 to 831 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-T": 0 to 1247 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-T": 0 to 1227 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-H": 0 to 2454 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-G": 0 to 1215 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-T": 0 to 1793 dots
Range
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[Top Offset]
Set a value for the top offset from the reference coordinate.
When any of "41" to "44" is set for the [Type], this becomes invalid.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
Default
0 dot
When [Location] = "Onboard Flash Memory": 0 to 719 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory": 0 to 5460 dots
Range
[Character Spacing]
Set a fine adjustment value for the space between characters.
When any of "41" to "44" is set for the [Type], this becomes invalid.
When the "Folder " is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
Default
0 dot
When [Location] = "Onboard Flash Memory": 0 to 999 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-G" or "B-EX4T2-G":
0 to 832 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T1-T": 0 to 1248 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-T": 0 to 1228 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX4T2-H": 0 to 2455 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-G": 0 to 1216 dots
When [Location] = "USB Memory" and [Printer] = "B-EX6T2-T": 0 to 1794 dots
Range
[Confirmation File]
Select whether or not to generate a print command file for checking the created external characters.
When the checkbox is checked, a print command will be created in accordance with the specified
[Magnification], [Print Method], [Label Length], and [Label Width]. The [Print Speed], [Sensor] and [Issue
Mode] are fixed to "3inch/sec.", "None", and "Batch", respectively.
By sending the created print command to the printer in which the external character file is stored, you can
print the external characters for check.
The file extension is "prn" and the file name is the same as the output file name.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], this becomes invalid.
[Magnification]
Select a magnification of the external character for test print.
Default
Options
1.0 x 1.0
0.5 x 0.5, 1.0 x 1.0, 2.0 x 2.0, 3.0 x 3.0, 1.0 x 2.0, 2.0 x 1.0
[Print Method]
Select the print method.
Default
Thermal Transfer
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Thermal Transfer, Thermal Transfer (Ribbon Saving), Direct Thermal,
Direct Thermal (Head Up)
Options
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal
[Label Length]
Set the effective print length of media. The label gap is fixed to 2 mm.
Default
74 mm
Other than B-EX4T2-H: 8 to 1500 mm
B-EX4T2-H: 8 to 500 mm
Range
[Label Width]
Set the effective print width of media.
Other than B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Default
Range
104 mm
10 to 104 mm
B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Default
Range
152 mm
10 to 152 mm
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[Output File]
Specify the file where the external character is stored.
Click the button, and the file selection screen is displayed. Specify a file, click [Save], and the full
path is displayed in the file name.
The file extension is "gai".
After the specified file is initialized, the external character is stored in it.
[Create]
A Bitmap External Character Command is created from the bitmap on the specified conditions.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
The progress status is indicated with the progress bar. Cancellation is not acceptable during the creation of
the command.
This button is grayed out unless data is set for the [Bitmap Path] and [Output File].
When the "File" is selected for the [Specification Method], an external character file is created from the
specified bitmap file.
When the "Folder" is selected for the [Specification Method], an external character file is created from the
bitmap file in the Bitmap list.
A Bitmap External Character Command is created with nibble data.
Send the created external character files to the printer using [Send File] on the [Tool] tab page.
When reading, creating or saving the external character files failed, the error message is displayed.
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Test Print Tab
[Print Pattern]
Select a print pattern for the test print.
Default
Options
Slant Lines (1 dot)
Slant Lines (1 dot), Slant Lines (3 dots), Characters, Barcodes
[Print Condition]
[Issue Count]
Set the print count.
Default
Range
1
1 to 9999
[Print Speed]
Select a print speed.
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T2-G / B-EX6T2-G: 6 inch/sec
Default
B-EX4T1-T / B-EX4T2-T / B-EX6T2-T: 5 inch/sec
B-EX4T2-H: 3 inch/sec
B-EX4T1-G: 3 inch/sec, 6 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec, 12 inch/sec, 14 inch/sec
B-EX4T1-T: 3 inch/sec, 5 inch/sec, 8 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec, 12 inch/sec, 14 inch/sec
B-EX4T2-G: 3 inch/sec, 6 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec, 12 inch/sec
B-EX4T2-T: 3 inch/sec, 5 inch/sec, 8 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec, 12 inch/sec
B-EX4T2-H: 2 inch/sec, 3 inch/sec, 4 inch/sec, 5 inch/sec, 6 inch/sec
B-EX6T2-G: 3 inch/sec, 6 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec
Options
B-EX6T2-T: 3 inch/sec, 5 inch/sec, 8 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec
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[Sensor]
Select a sensor to be used.
Default
None
None, Reflective, Transmissive, Transmissive (Preprinted Labels),
Reflective (Manual)
Options
[Issue Mode]
Select an issue mode.
Default
Options
Batch
Batch, Cut After Every Page, Peel-off
[Print Method]
Select a print method.
Default
Thermal Transfer
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Thermal Transfer, Thermal Transfer (Ribbon Saving), Direct Thermal,
Direct Thermal (Head Up)
Options
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal
[Label Length]
Set the effective print length of media.
Default
74 mm
Other than B-EX4T2-H: 8 to 1500 mm
B-EX4T2-H: 8 to 500 mm
Range
[Label Gap]
Set the length of the gap between labels.
Default
Range
2 mm
0 to 20 mm
[Label Width]
Set the effective print width of media.
Other than B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Default
Range
104 mm
10 to 104 mm
B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Default
Range
152 mm
10 to 152 mm
[Tone Adjustment]
Set a fine adjustment value for the print tone.
A Print Density Fine Adjust command only for the selected print method is transmitted. The fine
adjustment value set in the Print Density Fine Adjust command will be effective until it is changed.
Default
Range
0
-20 to +10
[Test Print]
The printer performs a test print on the specified conditions.
When this button is clicked, the processing starts.
When Multi LAN is selected for the interface, the [Printer List] screen is displayed to allow choosing the
printers on which the test print is performed.
When the processing starts, the progress status screen is displayed. When the processing is completed,
the completion screen is displayed.
This function is executed only when the printer is in online mode and idle state.
When reading the file or creating an image data failed, the error message is displayed.
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Slant Lines (1 dot)
Slant Lines (3 dot)
Characters
Barcodes
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6. Appendix
Error Message List
Message
Explanation
Login Dialog
The password is not correct.
Enter a correct password.
The entered password is incorrect.
The password is case-sensitive.
Environment Dialog
The same value is set for all of "Code 1", "Code 2" The same value is set for all of "Code 1", "Code 2" and
and "Code 3".
"Code 3".
Set a different value for each.
Password Change Dialog
The old password is not correct.
Enter a correct password.
The entered password and the currently effective
password do not match.
The password is case-sensitive.
The new password and the confirmation password The new password and the password entered for
do not match.
confirmation do not match.
Enter a correct password.
The password is case-sensitive.
Printer Setting Screen
The specified file is not the Multi-LAN configuration The specified file cannot be read.
file.
The format of the specified file is different from that of the
Select a file in the correct format.
Multi LAN configuration file.
Saving data in the specified file failed.
Check if the file is writable.
Data cannot be saved in the specified file.
Parallel interface does not support this function.
Use other interface.
When "LPT1", "LPT2" or "LPT3" is selected for the
interface type, the functions on the Parameter Setting
screen or Maintenance screen cannot be used.
Parameter Setting Screen
The configuration file for a wrong printer was The specified file cannot be read.
specified.
The format of specified file is different from that of the
Select a file in the correct format.
printer configuration file.
Saving data in the specified file failed.
Check if the file is writable.
Data cannot be saved in the specified file.
The same value is set for all of "Code 1", "Code 2" The same value is set for all of "Code 1", "Code 2" and
and "Code 3" on the General (2) tab page.
Set a different value for each.
"Code 3".
The entered value for "DHCP Client ID" on the LAN An odd-digit character was entered for "DHCP Client ID".
tab page is incorrect.
When using hex. format, enter an even-digit code.
The entered value for "MAC Address 'number'" on The number of characters entered for "MAC Address
the WLAN tab page is incorrect.
Enter a 12-digit hex. code.
'number'" is insufficient. ('number': 1 to 5)
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The entered value for "WEP Key #'number'" on the The number of characters entered for "WEP Key
WLAN tab page is incorrect.
#'number'" is insufficient. ('number': 1 to 4)
When using hex. format, enter a 10-digit or 26-digit
hex. code.
When using ASCII, enter a 5-digit or 13-digit
character string.
Firmware Download Tab
The specified file is not a ROM file for the printer.
Select the file in the proper format.
The specified file cannot be read.
The format of the specified file is different from that of the
ROM file for the printer.
The specified file is the ROM file for the printer The specified ROM file is not for the printer model
model different from the specified one on the specified on the Printer Setting screen.
Printer Setting screen.
Select the proper ROM file.
BASIC Download Tab
Reading the specified file failed.
Check if the file is readable.
The specified file cannot be read.
Encoding the BASIC program failed.
The BASIC program has an error.
("Message")
BASIC program has incorrect codes.
Detailed information is displayed in "Message".
Check the program code.
The BASIC program does not conform to the The BASIC program codes do not conform to the defined
defined specification.
("Message")
specification.
Detailed information is displayed in "Message".
Check the program code.
Create HTML/XML ROM Tab
No file is found in the specified file.
Effective files like the following are not found in the folder.
Select the folder containing a file in the correct ▪ Up to 24-character file name
format. ▪ No blank file
The max. acceptable size for the HTML/XML ROM The maximum acceptable size was exceeded while
files is exceeded.
creating HTML/XML ROM files.
Check the file size in the folder.
The max. acceptable number of files for The maximum acceptable number of files (128) was
HTML/XML ROM files is exceeded.
Check the number of files in the file.
exceeded while creating HTML/XML ROM files.
Creating an HTML/XML ROM file failed.
Check if the file in the list is readable.
The file in the list cannot be read.
Creating an HTML/XML ROM file failed.
Saving data in the specified file failed.
Check if the file is writable.
Data cannot be saved in the specified file.
The specified file cannot be read.
Tool Tab
Reading the specified file failed.
Check if the file is readable.
Create External Character Tab
No registrable monochrome bitmap file is found in No effective monochrome bitmap file is found in the
the specified folder.
Choose the folder containing a proper file.
specified folder.
▪ File name
▪ Bitmap format
▪ Bitmap size
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Selected file is not a monochrome bitmap file.
Select a file in the correct format.
The specified file is not a monochrome bitmap file.
The specified file exceeds the maximum width or The width or height of the bitmap exceeds the maximum
height of the external character.
number of dots as an external character.
Specify the file with the proper size.
Creating an external character file failed.
Bitmap file in the bitmap list cannot be read.
Check if the bitmap file in the bitmap list is Creating an External Character command failed.
readable.
Saving data in the specified file failed.
Check if the file is writable.
Data cannot be saved in the specified file.
Test Print Tab
Generation of print data failed.
The file where the image to be printed is stored cannot be
Restart the Product, and retry the operation. If read.
printing cannot be performed, re-install the Generating a print command failed.
Product.
Completion Screen
Saving data in the specified file failed.
Check if the file is writable.
Data cannot be saved in the specified file.
Communication
No printer has been registered to the Printer list for No printer has been registered to the Printer list for the
Multi LAN.
Multi LAN on the Printer Setting screen.
Check the settings for the Interface on the Printer
Setting screen.
No printer is connected to the USB port.
Connect a printer to the USB port.
No communicable printer is connected to the USB port.
More than one printer is connected to the USB More than one communicable printer is connected to the
port.
USB port.
Connect only one printer to the USB port.
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Setup Items List
General Tab
Setup group
Image
Setup item
Character Code
Options or range
PC-850
Default
PC-850
PC-8
PC-852
PC-857
PC-851
PC-855
PC-1250
PC-1251
PC-1252
PC-1253
PC-1254
PC-1257
LATIN9
Arabic
PC-866
UTF-8
Zero Font
without Slash
with Slash
20 to FF
TYPE 1
without Slash
EURO Font Code
MaxiCode Spec
B0
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
Kanji Code
TYPE 1
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
Supply
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Energy Type (Transfer)
Semi Resin 1
Semi Resin 2
Resin 1
Semi Resin 1
Resin 2
Resin 3
Reserve 2
Reserve 3
Reserve 4
Reserve 5
Reserve 6
Wax 1
B-EX4T2-G / B-EX4T2-T:
Energy Type (Transfer)
Wax 1
Resin 1
Wax 1
Wax 2
Semi Resin 1
Semi Resin 2
Resin 1
Wax 3
Semi Resin 3
Resin 2
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Resin 1
B-EX4T2-H:
Energy Type (Transfer)
Resin 2
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Reserve 3
Reserve 4
Reserve 5
Reserve 6
Reserve 7
Reserve 8
Wax 1
B-EX6T2-G / B-EX6T2-T:
Energy Type (Transfer)
Wax 2
Semi Resin 1
Semi Resin 2
Resin 1
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Reserve 3
Reserve 4
Reserve 5
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Energy Type (Direct)
Standard
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Reserve 3
Reserve 4
Reserve 5
Reserve 6
Reserve 7
Reserve 8
Reserve 9
Disable
30 m
70 m
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
Disable
Standard
Ribbon Near End
Label/Ribbon End
Disable
TYPE 1
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Ribbon Save
JA: Tag
Other than JA:
Disable
Tag
Label
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Ribbon Save
Disable
Disable
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Type Of Ribbon
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Type Of Ribbon
Coated Side Out
Coated Side Out
Coated Side Out
Coated Side Out
Coated Side In
Display
LCD Language
English
German
French
JA: Japanese
Other than JA:
English
Dutch
Spanish
Japanese
Italian
Portuguese
Simplified Chinese
Contrast
24 to 50 (Even number only)
40
Machine Name
Hide
Display
Display
Print Page
Hide
Display
Hide
Display
Hide
IP Address
Display
Control
FEED Key
Feed
Feed
Print
Auto Head Check
Expansion I/O
Disable
Enable
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
Disable
TYPE 1
Disable
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Auto Calibration
Disable
Transmissive Sensor
Reflective Sensor
All Sensor
Transmissive Sensor (with Back Feed)
Reflective Sensor (with Back Feed)
All Sensor (with Back Feed)
Disable
Transmissive Sensor
Reflective Sensor
All Sensor
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Auto Calibration
Disable
Power Save Time
B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Media Load
1 to 240 (min)
Disable
Standard
15
Disable
Action
ECO
ECO (with Back Feed)
Disable
Standard
ECO
Disable
Other than B-EX4T1-G / B-EX4T1-T:
Media Load
Disable
Disable
Forward Wait
Enable
Forward Wait Position
Forward/Back Action
-5.0 to +5.0 (mm)
MODE 1
0.0
MODE1
MODE 2
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Head Up Cut/Rewinder
Back Feed Speed
Peel Off Status
Pre Peel Off
Disable
Enable
Standard
Low
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Standard
Disable
Disable
Standard
Peel Off
XML
XML
Disable
Standard
Oracle
SAP
Standard (External Memory)
Oracle (External Memory)
SAP (External Memory)
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General (2) Tab
Setup group
Setup item
Options or range
Default
Position
Adjustment
Feed
Cut/Peef Off
Back Feed
X-coordinate
Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal
Control Code
-50.0 to +50.0 (mm)
-50.0 to +50.0 (mm)
-9.9 to +9.9 (mm)
-99.5 to +99.5 (mm)
-20 to +10
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
Tone Adjustment
Command
-20 to +10
AUTO
0
AUTO
[ESC] [LF] [NUL]
{ | }
Manual
Code 1
00～FF
1B
Code 2
00～FF
0A
Code 3
00～FF
00
BASIC
Basic Interpreter
Disable
Disable
Enable
Basic Trace
Disable
Disable
Enable
Product
Printer Serial No.
SHELL
Displayed only when obtained.
Disable
Blank
Disable
Sensor
Adjustment
Reflective Sensor Threshold Select
Manual Set
Command Set
0.1 to 4.0 (V)
Manual Set
Command Set
0.1 to4.0 (V)
-15 to 10
-15 to 10
Displayed only when obtained.
Disable
Command Set
Reflective Sensor Threshold
Transmissive Sensor Threshold
Select
Transmissive Sensor Threshold
Drive Voltage (Take-up)
Drive Voltage (Feed)
Date Time
1.0
Command Set
1.4
0
0
Blank
Disable
Ribbon
Adjustment
RTC
Battery Check
Enable
Renewal
Batch
Batch
Page
Password
System Mode Password
Disable
Disable
Enable
New Password
Old Password
0000 to FFFF
0000 to FFFF
0000
0000
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Device Tab
Setup group
RS-232C
Setup item
Baud Rate
Options or range
Default
9600 bps
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
19200 bps
38400 bps
115200 bps
7 bits
8 bits
None
Even
Odd
Data Length
Parity
8 bits
JA: Even
Other than JA:
None
Stop Bit
Control
1 bit
2 bits
1 bit
XON+READY AUTO
XON+XOFF AUTO
READY/BUSY RTS
XON+XOFF
READY/BUSY
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
Disable
Enable
Disable
QQ:
READY/BUSY
Other than QQ:
XON+READY AUTO
CENTRO.
USB
ACK/BUSY
TYPE1
Enable
Disable
Disable
Input Prime
Plug & Play
Enable
Disable
USB Serial Number
Enable
Displayed only when obtained.
Disable
Blank
Disable
Auto Status Response
Enable
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LAN Tab
Setup group
TCP/IP
Setup item
LAN I/F
Options or range
Disable
Default
Enable (AUTO)
Enable (AUTO)
Enable (Wired LAN)
Enable (Wireless LAN)
0.0.0.0 to255.255.255.255
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
0.0.0.0 to255.255.255.255
Disable
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
LPR
192.168.10.20
255.255.255.0
0.0.0.0
Protocol
Enable
Enable
Socket
Disable
Enable
Enable
Port Number
WEB Printer
0 to 65535
Disable
8000
Disable
Enable
Enable (External Memory)
Disable
Enable
SNMP
Enable
Disable
SNMP Trap
Server
[*] (*: 1 to10)
Disable
Error
Job End
Error & Job End
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Disable
0.0.0.0
Disable
DHCP
Enable
DHCP Host Name
DHCP Client ID
0 to 32 characters
Blank
Blank
HEX:
0 to 64 characters
0 to 32 characters
ASCII:
Input Type
WINS
HEX
ASCII
Disable
HEX
Disable
Enable (STATIC)
Enable (DHCP)
WINS Server Address
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
0.0.0.0
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WLAN Tab
Setup group
WLAN Basic
Setup item
Communication Standard
Options or range
802.11b
Default
802.11b/g
802.11g
802.11b/g
WLAN Detail
802.11b
ESS ID
0 to 32 characters
1 to 65535 (msec)
0 to 99
Displayed only when obtained.
1 to 14
TOSHIBATEC
1000
70
Blank
1
Beacon Transmitting Interval
Roaming Threshold
Country Code
Channel
Baud Rate
11 Mbps
11 Mbps
5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
802.11g
Channel
1 to 13
1
Baud Rate
54 Mbps
54 Mbps
48 Mbps
36 Mbps
24 Mbps
18 Mbps
12 Mbps
9 Mbps
6 Mbps
11 Mbps
5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
Priority AP
Property
ANY SSID OFF
ANY SSID ON / Priority AP OFF
ANY SSID ON / Priority AP ON /
Other AP OFF
ANY SSID ON / Priority AP ON /
Other AP ON
Fixed at 12 characters
Fixed at 12 characters
Fixed at 12 characters
Fixed at 12 characters
Fixed at 12 characters
Infrastructure
Adhoc
ANY SSID OFF
MAC Address 1
MAC Address 2
MAC Address 3
MAC Address 4
MAC Address 5
(1) Connection Mode
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Infrastructure
Authentication
(2) Encryption
Disable
Disable
WEP40
WEP104
TKIP
AES
(3) Network Authentication
Open System
Shared Key
WPA-EAP
Open System
WPA-PSK
WPA2-EAP
WPA2-PSK
Disable
(4) EAP Method
Disable
EAP-MD5
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
LEAP
LEAP (NetworkEAP)
PEAP
PEAP (w/o Cert.)
EAP-FAST
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WEP
Default Key
1
1
2
3
4
Input Type
HEX
ASCII
Disable
40 bits
HEX
WEP Key #1
Disable
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
104 bits
WEP Key #2
WEP Key #3
WEP Key #4
Disable
40 bits
Disable
Disable
Disable
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
104 bits
Disable
40 bits
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
104 bits
Disable
40 bits
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
ASCII: Fixed at 5 chars.
HEX: Fixed at 10 chars.
104 bits
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WLAN (2) Tab
Setup group
Setup item
Options or range
Default
WPA-PSK
Account
Pre Shared Key
User Name
Password
Reauthentication Interval
Server Certificate
Client Certificate
Key File
Secret Key
Random Seed
Provisioning Method
8 to 64 characters
0 to 32 characters
0 to 32 characters
2 to 4320 (min)
Filename: MAX_PATH character
Filename: MAX_PATH character
Filename: MAX_PATH character
0 to 64 characters
Filename: MAX_PATH character
Auto Provisioning
Manual Provisioning
MSCHAPV2
00000000
Blank
Blank
802.1X
Supplicant
2
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Auto Provisioning
EAP-FAST
Internal Authentication
PAC File
MSCHAPV2
No change
GTC
No Change
Send the PAC file for Manual
Provisioning
Delete the PAC file for Manual
Provisioning
Delete the PAC file for Auto
Provisioning
Delete the PAC files for Manual
Provisioning and Auto Provisioning
File name: MAX_PATH character
0 to 32 characters
Disable
PAC File Path
PAC File Password
CCX Options
Non-entered
Non-entered
Disable
CCX
Enable
CCKM Mode
CAC Mode
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Blank
RM Mode
U-APSD Mode
Station Name
Displayed only when obtained.
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RFID Tab
Setup group
Module
Setup item
Module Type
Options or range
None
Default
None
H1 (HF Band)
H2 (HF Band)
U2 (UHF Band)
NONE
Tag Type
NONE
I-Code
Tag-It
C220
ISO15693
C210
C240
C320
EPC C1 Gen2
Displayed only when obtained.
0 to 255
Country
Power Level
Blank
18
UHF Setting
Q Value
0 to 15
0
AGC Threshold
Write AGC Threshold
Write Retry Min. AGC
RF Channel
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
AUTO
0
0
0
AUTO
2 CH
3 CH
4 CH
5 CH
6 CH
7 CH
8 CH
Multi-word Write
Disable
Disable
Enable
Retry
Retry Position Adjustment
Issue Retry Labels
Read Retry Count
Read Retry Timeout
Write Retry Count
-99 to +99 (mm)
0 to 255 (labels)
0 to 255 (times)
0.0 to 9.9 (sec)
0 to 255 (times)
0.0 to 9.9 (sec)
0
3
5
4.0
5
Write Retry Timeout
2.0
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