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SLP-T400 / T403
Label Printer
Rev. 1.04
http://www.bixolon.com

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  • Page 1 User's Manual SLP-T400 / T403 Label Printer Rev. 1.04 http://www.bixolon.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SLP-T400 / T403 ■ Table of Contents ※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions..............3 1. Content Confirmation ....................7 2. Product Part Names.......................8 3. Installation & Usage.....................10 3-1 Power Connection ....................10 3-2 Interface Cable Connection ..................11 3-3 Paper Installation ......................12 3-4 Ribbon Installation ....................13 3-5 LED Display ......................17...

  • Page 3: Manual Information & Usage Precautions

    This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can download True Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts. We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content may be changed without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SLP-T400 / T403 ■ Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
  • Page 5 SLP-T400 / T403 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. the printer, unplug it before taking following measures.
  • Page 6 BIXOLON Co., Ltd. is not legally liable for any damages resulting from the use of the information in this manual. BIXOLON Co., Ltd. and its affiliates are not legally liable (United States excluded) for any...

  • Page 7: Content Confirmation

    SLP-T400 / T403 1. Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package. Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing. SLP-T400 / T403 Ribbon Paper Power Cord...

  • Page 8: Product Part Names

    SLP-T400 / T403 2. Product Part Names Pause Button Feed Button Cover Peel-off Cover Lever Paper Cover Ribbon Assembly Printer Head Paper Holder Paper Reflector Sensor Paper Guide Peel-off Sensor (Gap Sensor) - 8 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 9 SLP-T400 / T403 Fan-Fold Dip Switch USB Receptacle Power Switch IEEE1284 Receptacle Power Receptacle RS-232C Receptacle Auto Cutter (Option) - 9 - Rev. 1.04...

  • Page 10: Installation & Usage

    SLP-T400 / T403 3. Installation & Usage 3-1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below. Power Switch AC Adapter Power Cord 1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source.

  • Page 11: Interface Cable Connection

    SLP-T400 / T403 3-2 Interface Cable Connection Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - RS-232C (Serial) - IEEE1284 (Parallel) - USB RS-232 (Serial) Cable USB Cable IEEE1284 (Parallel) Cable 1) Turn off the power switch.

  • Page 12: Paper Installation

    SLP-T400 / T403 3-3 Paper Installation 1) Open the Paper Cover. 2) Spread the paper holder and insert paper as shown. 3) Open the Ribbon Assembly and spread 4) Adjust the paper guide to the width of the paper guide.

  • Page 13: Ribbon Installation

    SLP-T400 / T403 3-4 Ribbon Installation 3-4-1 Type of Ribbon 1) Type by Film Coating Location - Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used. ( O ) ( X ) face face Outside Ribbon...
  • Page 14 SLP-T400 / T403 3-4-2 Inserting a One-Inch Core Ribbon 1) Insert the Holder ribbon into the core and ribbon. (keep note of ribbon printing direction) Core (one-inch) Holder ribbon 2) Open the ribbon assembly and insert the 3) Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon.
  • Page 15 SLP-T400 / T403 3-4-4 Knob Adjustment by Ribbon Length Ribbon lengths of 74m, 100m (0.5” core), and 300m (1” core) can all be used with this product. Adjust the knob accurately according to the ribbon length (74 ~ 300 m).
  • Page 16 SLP-T400 / T403 3-4-5 Narrow Ribbon Installation When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or lower, install in a centered position on the holder ribbon. 3-4-6 Ribbon Removal 1) Use a knife or other sharp-edged object to cut the ribbon.

  • Page 17: Led Display

    SLP-T400 / T403 3-5 LED Display Pause : During print jobs, this button can be used to temporarily cease printing and/or again to resume printing. Status : The current printer status can be viewed. (Refer to table) Error : The current printer status can be viewed. (Refer to table) Feed/Cancel : Paper feed or cancel the print job.

  • Page 18: Self-Test

    SLP-T400 / T403 4. Self-Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. (Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option.) If the printer does not function properly, contact an authorized dealer. The self-test checks the following;...

  • Page 19: Fine Tuning

    SLP-T400 / T403 5. Fine Tuning 5-1 Printer Settings with Dip switches The following functions can be selected using the dip switches. - Print Speed, Print Density, Paper Select - Auto Cutter, Back Feed, Ribbon Sensor Operation, Paper Sensor Operation - Serial Communication Speed and Busy Status The dip switches are located on the bottom of the printer.
  • Page 20 SLP-T400 / T403 [Table 1] Dip Switch 1 Functions Details 5.0 ips Speed Selection 6.0 ips Density Density Selection Exhibition Normal Mode Selection Demo Mode Label Paper Media Selection Thermal Continuous Paper Without Auto Cuter Auto Cutter With Auto Cuter...

  • Page 21: Printer Settings With Utility Program

    Thus, users wishing to use command settings to control the printer should not change the basic settings via the utility. Run the BIXOLON United Label Printer Utility from the enclosed CD and click the User Setting Manager button.

  • Page 22: Pause/Cancel

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-3 Pause/Cancel During multiple-page print jobs, the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and cancel the print job altogether, respectively. Print Pause/Resume Print Cancel/Standby 5-3-1 Pause/Resume Function 1) When printing labels, pressing the Pause button will result in the temporary stoppage of printing after the currently printed label is completed, and a change in the LED status.

  • Page 23: Gap Sensor Auto-Calibration

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-4 Gap Sensor Auto-Calibration Gap sensor auto-calibration is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the label paper correctly. Generally a printer is set to detect most gap types, but sometimes detection fails and paper continues to be fed without stopping when special paper is used.

  • Page 24: Gap Sensor Manual-Calibration

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-5 Gap Sensor Manual-Calibration Manual-calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap (or black mark) even after auto-calibration has been executed. Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer.

  • Page 25: The Peel-Off

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-6 The Peel-Off As a function that is used to peel-off labels, it is used only with label paper. (After adjusting the peeler switch, power must be turned off and on in order for the operation to be acknowledged.) 1) Open the paper cover.
  • Page 26 SLP-T400 / T403 5) Adjust the paper guides and close the label peel-off cover. 6) Close the ribbon roll and paper covers. 7) Turn the printer off and on. - 26 - Rev. 1.04...

  • Page 27: Using Fan-Fold Paper

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-7 Using Fan-Fold Paper Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows. 5-7-1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other cutting instrument.

  • Page 28: Auto Cutter (Option)

    SLP-T400 / T403 5-8 Auto Cutter (Option) The Auto Cutter can be used for automatic cutting. 1) Open the dip switch cover, and turn switch 1 number 7 "On". (Refer to the printer mode settings in Chapter 5-1.) 2) Insert a paper roll into the printer and close the cover.

  • Page 29: Cleaning Head

    SLP-T400 / T403 6. Cleaning Head Paper dust on the heating elements may lower the printer quality. When dirty, clean the print head as follows: ※ CAUTION - Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning. - As the print head gets very hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2~3 minute before commencement.

  • Page 30: Appendix

    SLP-T400 / T403 7. Appendix 7-1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing Dot Density 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) Printer Printing Width Max 104 mm Printing Speed 150 mm/sec (6ips) Width 25 ~ 116 mm Paper...

  • Page 31: Certification

    • Europe: CE EMC,CB-Scheme:IEC60950-1, GS: EN60950-1: 2001 • North America: FCC rules parts 15B WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards. Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON. 2) CE Mark • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55002:1994+A1:1995+A2:1997...

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