B-SX600 Series Supply Specification - Finn-ID

TOSHIBA Bar Code Printer
B-SX600 Series
Supply Specification
First Edition: Sep. 24, 2008

B-SX600 Supply Specification
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.
2.
SCOPE
PAPER
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2.1 TYPES OF PAPER ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2.2 PAPER SIZE AND SHAPE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2.3 COMBINATION OF MEDIA AND SENSOR ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
2.3.1 Die-cut Label ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
2.3.2
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.3
Notched Media ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
Notched Media ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
Media with Black Marks ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
Media with Black Marks ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
2.4 EFFECTIVE PRINT AREA OF PAPER ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2.4.1 Relationship between Print Head Effective Print Width and Paper Width ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2.4.2 Effective Print Area of Tags and Labels ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
Print Position Accuracy (Top edge of label) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
Accumulated Error ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
Suggestions for Designing Labels ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
3. RIBBON ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
3.1 RIBBON ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
3.2 SHAPE AND SIZE OF RIBBON ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
3.3 NOTES ON USING RIBBON ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
4. PRINT CONDITIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
4.1 PRINT QUALITY OF BAR CODE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
4.2 LINE PRINTING ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
Copyright © 2008
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

1. SCOPE
B-SX600 Supply Specification
This manual describes the supplies for the B-SX600 series bar code printer.
2. PAPER
2.1 TYPES OF PAPER
Two types of paper are available, labels and tags, each being further divided into the direct thermal
type and thermal transfer type. The approved paper must be used.
Use of any non-approval paper may cause problems.
The combination of paper and ribbon must follow ATTACHMENT 1.
2.2 PAPER SIZE AND SHAPE
E
G
B
A
A
F
D
Black mark
(Back side)
C
C
Paper feed
direction
[ Labels ] [ Tags ]
[Unit: mm]
Item
Issue mode
Batch/Tear-off Peel-off Cut
A Label pitch (Tag pitch) 5 – 1000 12 – 1000 10 - 1000
B Label length 3 – 998 (Note) 10 – 998 (Note) 8 – 998 (Note)
C Tag width (Backing paper width) 15 – 120 (In the case of thermal transfer media, 15 - 110)
D Label width 12 – 117 Min. 10 12 - 117
E Inter-label Gap length 2 –13 2 2 - 13
F Vertical gap width Max. 20 (Standard: 15)
G Black mark length 2 - 13
Shape Roll/Fanfold Roll Roll/Fanfold
Roll direction Inside/Outside Inside Inside/Outside
Max. Roll Diameter
Ø200
Paper Core
ID Ø76.2 mm
(Note) In the case the gap length is 2mm.
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Reference: Relationship between Paper Roll Length and Paper Core Diameter
Label
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L =
(D 2 - d 2 ) π
4t
Label roll diameter
Paper (Paper roll
core dia ID meter)
L: Paper length
D: Paper roll diameter
d: Paper core outside diameter
t: Paper thickness
In calculation, the unit of each factor must be
the same.
NOTES:
1. In the case of thermal transfer printing, use a ribbon that is at least 10 mm wider than the
media (backing paper)
2. The reference coordinate of a print start position is as follows
Easy feed mode: Trailing edge of a black mark (or a gap)
Strict feed mode: Center of a black mark (or a gap)
3. When a print start position, cut position, or peel-of position is improper, fine adjust the position
with Adjust Mechanical Dimensions of the printer driver properties.
4. The backing paper is approved together with label.
5. The backing paper to be used must be glassine paper (7K or 8K, white) or equivalent.
6. Fanfold paper is inserted from the back of the printer. .
7. Perforated labels cannot be used for the peel-off issue.
8. If the length of a label is long, place the printer on a surface where an ejected label does not
stick to the printer or floor.
9. When using a label stock for the cut issue, be sure to cut the gaps. Do not cut the label
portion (label + backing paper).
10. When the media printed in a batch is cut, a horizontal white line may emerge at the position
where the printing is stopped during a cut. In this case, choose “No cutting action during
printing” in the printer driver.
11. The bottom edge of the paper should be affixed to the core with something like adhesive
paper tape which is easily separated from the core. If the bottom edge of the paper is not
detached from the core, the printer cannot detect a paper end.
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2.3 COMBINATION OF MEDIA AND SENSOR
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2.3.1 Die-cut Label
• For die-cut labels, select the trasmissive media center sensor or transmissive media edge
sensor in the printer driver.
• The Transmissive media center sensor is positioned at the center of the media path and
fixed.
• When using the transmissive media edge sensor, adjust the sensor position so that it does
not touch the media.
15 to 120 mm (In the case of thermal transfer
printing, 15 to 110 mm)
20 mm or less
Gap
2 to 13 mm
25 mm
R2 mm or less
Label pitch
5 to 1,000 mm
Detection point
Transmissive Media
Edge Sensor
Media feed direction
Page start line
Detection line of the
Transmissive Media Center
Sensor
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2.3.2 Notched Media
• For notched media, select the trasmissive media edge sensor in the printer driver.
• When using the transmissive media edge sensor, adjust the sensor position so that it does
not touch the media.
15 to 120 mm (In the case of thermal transfer printing,
15 to 110 mm)
Notch
2 to 13 mm
4 mm or over
Transmissive Media Edge Sensor
Page start line
Detection point
Media feed direction
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2.3.3 Media with Black Marks
• For media with black marks, select the reflective media sensor in the printer driver.
• Adjust the reflective media sensor position so that it detects the center of the black mark.
• The reflectance of the black mark must be 10% or less with a waveform length of 950 nm.
• In the case of label stock, black marks must be printed at the gap areas.
15 to 120 mm (In the case of thermal transfer printing,
15 to 110 mm)
12 mm or over
2 to 13 mm
Black mark on the
reverse side
Label pitch
10 to 1,000 mm
Page start line
Reflective Media Sensor
(Located under the media)
Media feed direction
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2.4 EFFECTIVE PRINT AREA OF PAPER
B-SX600 Supply Specification
2.4.1 Relationship between Print Head Effective Print Width and Paper Width
Nonprinting
area
8 mm
104 (Head effective print width)
8 mm
Non-printing
area
120 mm (Max. paper width)
(110 mm in the case of thermal transfer printing)
2.4.2 Effective Print Area of Tags and Labels
(1) Die-cut label
B
A
A
B
Label width
Backing paper width
A = 2 mm or over
B = 1.5 mm (if a label length is 100 mm or less)
B = 2.5 mm (if a label length is more than 100 mm)
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(2) Notched media
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B
A
A
B
Media width
A = 2 mm or over
B = 1.5 mm (if a notch pitch is 100 mm or less)
B = 2.5 mm (if a notch pitch is more than 100 mm)
2.4.3 Print Position Accuracy (Top edge of label)
• The standard value is determined on the following print conditions:
Operating temperature: 25ºC
Supply:
First label
• Be sure to snugly fit the media guides to the paper side edges. Failure to do so reduces
the accuracy of the horizontal position.
(1) Horizontal (Meandering)
Horizontal misalignment due to repetition:
A = ±0.3 mm
The standard value of the horizontal
direction is defined based on the center
position of the top edge.
Paper feed
direction
A
– direction
+ direction
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(2) Vertical (Feed Direction)
Vertical misalignment due to repetition: B
B = ±0.3 mm (When using the Transmissive
Media Center Sensor)
B = ±0.5 mm (When using other media
sensor than the Transmissive Media
Center Sensor)
–direction
B
+ direction
Paper feed
direction
(3) Variation among machines
Variation among machines is ±1.0 mm in both horizontal and vertical directions, which
can be adjusted by print position fine adjustment and X-coordinate fine adjustment
(X ADJUST). For details, refer to the B-SA4T Key Operation Specification (RAA-2166).
2.4.4 Accumulated Error
• Misalignment of the vertical print position may become worse as the media comes closer to
the end. The max. misalignment amount should be ±1% of the original coordinate under
the above-mentioned print condition .
• Small characters may be crushed due to local misalignment in the paper feed direction.
This problem can be cleared by setting the printing speed to 2 ips or less.
2.4.5 Suggestions for Designing Labels
(1) Suggestions for Multiple-piece Labels
To properly detect each label by the transmissive media sensor, the necessary detecting
area that is specified in section 2.3.1 should be provided. At the same time, the shaded
area shown below must be non-transmissive, excluding the necessary detecting area.
Center of paper
Label feed direction
The sensor must be placed
within this range.
In order to detect a print start position of multiple-piece labels by using the transmissive media
center sensor, a label row needs to be placed at the center of the backing paper. Generally,
the Transmissive media center sensor can be used for multiple labels in odd rows.
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(2) Use a label of which silicon layer at the die-cut part is not damaged.
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Only the label and
glue are cut.
Good
Label
Glue
Silicon layer
Backing paper
Not good
[Judgment Method]
Remove some labels from the backing paper, slightly apply stamp ink all over the
backing paper surface. Judge the cut condition by observing the darkness of the ink.
Silicon layer on
surface
Slightly apply
stamp ink all over.
Backing paper
Cut marks
The stamp ink will enter into the cut marks, and label shapes will emerge.
If the back of the backing paper is saturated with ink, this means the silicon layer is
damaged. The label is unacceptable.
If the darkness of the cut marks is clearly uneven, the label is unacceptable.
If the entire cut marks look light, the label is acceptable.
(3) Note on Perforation
Labels and tags must always be perforated from the printing side.
(4) Notes on Printing Black Marks on the Label
The black marks should be printed on the back side.
(5) Note on Preprinting
• The print head may be abnormally worn depending on the ink to be used for preprinting.
Especially, the ink containing pigment shortens the print head life.
• The media sensor may not be able to detect label gaps depending on the format of
preprint. If the media sensor cannot detect gaps correctly, move the sensor position to
avoid the path of the preprint area.
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B-SX600 Supply Specification
3. RIBBON
3.1 RIBBON
The approved ribbon must be used.
Use of any non-approved ribbon may cause problems.
The combination of paper and ribbon must follow ATTACHMENT 1.
3.2 SHAPE AND SIZE OF RIBBON
No. Item Specification
1 Ribbon Shape Spool type
2 Ribbon Width 30 mm to 110 mm
3 Max. Ribbon Length 300 m (reference value)
4 Max. Ribbon OD Ø 75 mm
5 Back Treatment Coated
6 Ribbon Core
Material Paper
Shape 25.4 mm +1, -0
7 Leader Tape Silver film or transparent film, 300 ± 10 mm long
8 End Tape Silver film, 200 ± 10 mm long or None (Note)
9 Roll direction Ink side facing outside
(Note) Without the end tape, the printer shows “RIBBON ERROR” when a ribbon end is detected.
NOTES:
1. The leader tape should be long enough to cover the ink surface of the ribbon.
2. Use the take-up core of the same width as the ribbon.
Fig. 1: Core Shape
Ø25.4mm
+1, -0
30 – 110 mm
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Fig. 2:
Positional Relationship between Core and Ribbon
The inked surface faces the outside.
Wind the ink ribbon so that the ribbon center aligns with the core center.
3.3 NOTES ON USING RIBBON
(1) If printing is performed using only a narrow range of the ribbon as shown below, the ribbon
may wrinkle. Particularly, a reverse print, of which printing ratio is high, should be placed at
the center of the media within the size of 40 mm x 40 mm.
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
Not preferable Not preferable Not preferable
Feed direction
Feed direction
Preferable
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(2) If the difference between the ribbon width and the paper width is too large, the ribbon may
wrinkle. Refer to the table below and choose the paper appropriate to the ribbon width.
When using other ribbons than the following standard-wide ones, they must be equal to or wider
than the paper width plus 10 mm. Paper width here means the width of tags or backing paper.
Ribbon width 60 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Appropriate paper width 50 mm or less 50 - 80 mm 80 - 100 mm
(3) When short-pitch labels are printed under the environment of low temperature, the ribbon may
wrinkle. In this case, the ribbon motor torque needs to be adjusted to the positive (+)
direction. (This is conducted by a service engineer.)
(4) When narrow labels are printed in peel-off mode, the ribbon may be fed askew, and not taken
up properly. In this case, use a wider ribbon (40mm wide ribbon at least).
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4. PRINT CONDITIONS
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4.1 PRINT QUALITY OF BAR CODE
Bar code Speed NB NS WB WS CS Judgment
Parallel
Serial
2”/sec. 6 6 15 15 6 Readable Grade C
4”/sec. 6 6 15 15 6 Readable Grade C
2”/sec. 6 6 15 15 6 Readable Grade C
4”/sec. 6 6 15 15 6 Readable Grade C
NB: Narrow bar width, NS: Narrow space width, WB: Wide bar width, WS: Wide space width,
CS: Space between characters, Bar code type: CODE39, Number of digits: 16
4.2 LINE PRINTING
Line printing is guaranteed when its thickness is 5 dots or more. Do not print liens with less than
5 dot thickness.
Supply Handling Precautions
Storage of Media and Ribbons
• Do not store media and ribbon in a location where they would be exposed to direct sun light, high
temperature, high humidity.
• Sotre them in a plastic bag so as not to collect dust or dirt particles.
• Store media rolls on the flat end. Do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that
side causing erratic media advance and poor print quality.
Unacceptable Media and Ribbons
• Wrinkled, folded, or ripped media
• Media on which dust particles settle on
• Media or ribbon whose edge is wavy
• Curled media
• Damp media or ribbon
• Media or ribbon already used for printing
• Media whose surface is treated (except for designated media)
• Media whose thickness does not meet the specifications
• Perforated or punched media (except for designated media)
• Label from which adhesive squeezes out
• Partially darkened media
• Media or ribbons of which shelf life is expired
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B-SX600 Supply Specification
ATTACHMENT-1
Recommended print tone based on the combination of the approved paper and ribbon
Ribbon Label Recommended print
tone range
Type No. Manufactur
Type No.
Manufactur 2ips 4ips
er
er
A21-HS ARMOR HR-1215-50 (Heat-resistant PET) LINTEC 8 to 12 -
(AXR7+)
FR-5311-85 (YUPO, VES-85) LINTEC 8 to 12 -
PET50 (K2411) PA-T1 8LK
LINTEC 5 to 9 -
(Crisper, Foamed PET)
FR-1412-50 (White PET) LINTEC 8 to 11 -
FR-1510-50 (Silver PET, Sand mat) LINTEC 9 to 13 -
FR-1615-50 (Silver PET, Chemical LINTEC 8 to 11 -
mat)
FR-1815-50 (Gloss silver PET) ※4 LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
RPR (Paper base, for resin ribbon) リコー 5 to 9 2 to 4
F21-HS Fujicopian HR-1215-50 (Heat-resistant PET) LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
(TTM-164)
HR-5220-50 (Polyimide) LINTEC 11 to 15 -
FR-5311-85 (YUPO, VES-85) LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 12
PET50(K2411) PA-T1 8LK
LINTEC 7 to 11 -
(Crisper, Foamed PET)
FR-1412-50 (White PET) LINTEC 8 to 12 -
FR-1510-50 (Silver PET, Sand mat) LINTEC 10 to 14 11 to 15
FR-1615-50 (Silver PET, Chemical LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
mat)
FR-1815-50 (Gloss silver PET) ※4 LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
RPR(Paper base, for resin ribbon) RICOH 7 to 11 7 to 9
R2S RICOH HR-1215-50 (Heat-resistant PET) LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
(B110CR)
HR-5220-50 (Polyimide) LINTEC 11 to 15 -
FR-5311-85 (YUPO, VES-85) LINTEC 9 to 13 9 to 13
PET50(K2411) PA-T1 8LK
LINTEC 7 to 11 9 to 13
(Crisper, Foamed PET)
FR-1412-50 (White PET) LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
FR-1510-50 (Silver PET, Sand mat) LINTEC 10 to 14 11 to 15
FR-1615-50 (Silver PET, Chemical LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
mat)
FR-1815-50 (Gloss silver PET) ※4 LINTEC 8 to 12 9 to 13
RPR (Paper base, for resin ribbon) RICOH 8 to 12 9 to 13
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Ribbon Label Recommended print
tone range
Type No. Manufactur
Type No.
Manufactur 2ips 4ips
er
e
A11 ARMOR K8NS (Gloss) OSP 7 to 11 7 to 11
(APR5)
IT160 (I-BEST 改 ・160μm) OSP 8 to 11 9 to 11
F14
(TTM-233)
Fujicopian IT160 (I-BEST 改 ・160μm) OSP 7 to 11 7 to 10
R1
RICOH IKNS (Coated) OSP 4 to 6 -
(B110A)
K8NS (Gloss) OSP 9 to 13 9 to 13
IT160 (I-BEST 改 ・160μm) OSP 10 to 14 10 to 14
NOTES:
1. The optimum print tone differs depending on the printer and print format.
Use the above recommended print tone as a guide.
2. Under the environment of high temperature, lines print may become light or small characters or reverse
print characters may be crushed.
3. When printing in the peel-off mode, printout may be expanded or contracted within 40 mm-long area from
the start of printing.
4. Bar code printing is not allowed when using FR-1815-50.
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