Toshiba
Toshiba B-SX8T 8-Inch Industrial Thermal Barcode Printer, 305 dpi, Parallel/USB/LAN (B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R)
Toshiba B-SX8T 8-Inch Industrial Thermal Barcode Printer, 305 dpi, Parallel/USB/LAN (B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R)
SKU:B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R
The Toshiba B-SX8T (BSX8T) is an 8-inch industrial thermal barcode printer, part number B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R. It prints 305 dpi labels by thermal transfer or direct thermal at up to 8 inches per second, with parallel (Centronics), USB and LAN interfaces as standard. A metal enclosure and a 213.3 mm (8.4 in) maximum print width suit it to high-volume, large-format labels such as carton and compliance labels.
Key features
- Wide-format printing: 213.3 mm (8.4 in) maximum print width on media 101.6 mm to 225 mm (4 in to 8.9 in) wide, including backing paper.
- 305 dpi near-edge printhead: 12 dots/mm resolution for clear, sharp labels.
- Two print methods: thermal transfer or direct thermal, at 3, 4 or 8 inches per second.
- Standard connectivity: bidirectional parallel (Centronics, 1284 nibble mode), USB 2.0 full speed and 10/100BASE LAN.
- Industrial construction: metal enclosure designed for use in industrial environments such as factories.
- Ribbon save function: conserves ribbon when it is not required, reducing downtime for ribbon changes.
- Expandable: optional cutter, strip module, RS-232C serial board, wireless LAN board, expansion I/O board and real time clock, plus RFID upgradability.
Specifications
| Part number | B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R |
|---|---|
| Print method | Thermal transfer or direct thermal |
| Resolution | 305 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print speed | 3, 4 or 8 in/sec (76.2, 101.6 or 203.2 mm/sec) |
| Maximum print width | 213.3 mm (8.4 in) |
| Media width (including backing paper) | 101.6 mm to 225.0 mm (4 in to 8.9 in); 101.6 mm to 160.0 mm at 8 in/sec |
| Maximum print length | 1,364 mm (batch mode) |
| Media | Roll or fanfold; 76 mm inner core; 203 mm maximum outer roll diameter |
| Ribbon | 115 mm to 224 mm wide (115 mm to 160 mm at 8 in/sec), up to 300 m long, 25.4 mm (1 in) core |
| Standard interfaces | Parallel (Centronics), USB 2.0 full speed, LAN 10/100BASE |
| Optional interfaces | RS-232C serial board (B-SA704-RS-QM-R), wireless LAN board (B-SA704-WLAN-QM-R), expansion I/O board (B-SA704-IO-QM-R) |
| Memory | 16 MB flash ROM, 16 MB SRAM |
| Command languages | TPCL, BCI (Basic Command Interpreter) |
| Display | 16-character, 2-line LCD |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 416 x 289 x 395 mm (16.4 x 11.4 x 15.6 in) |
| Weight | 25 kg (55 lb) without media and ribbon |
| Power | AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Typical applications
- Shipping, receiving and address labels in logistics
- Carton, rating, picking and parts labels in manufacturing
- Large-format compliance labels
- Labeling in automotive, paper, chemical, pharmaceutical and textile operations
Compatibility
Toshiba lists printer drivers for Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2012 and 2008, plus BarTender UltraLite label software. Toshiba SNMP network tools show printer status and alerts and can update firmware across the network.
Frequently asked questions
What interfaces does the Toshiba B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R include?
Parallel (Centronics), USB 2.0 and 10/100BASE LAN interfaces are standard. An RS-232C serial board, a wireless LAN board and an expansion I/O board are available as options.
How wide are the labels the 8-inch B-SX8T barcode printer can handle?
The maximum print width is 213.3 mm (8.4 in). The printer accepts media from 101.6 mm to 225 mm (4 in to 8.9 in) wide including backing paper; at the 8 in/sec print speed, media width is limited to 101.6 mm to 160 mm.
Does the BSX8T print direct thermal as well as thermal transfer?
Yes. Toshiba specifies thermal transfer or direct thermal printing for the B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R. For thermal transfer it uses ribbons 115 mm to 224 mm wide and up to 300 m long.
Can the B-SX8T encode RFID labels?
Toshiba describes the B-SX8T as scalable with RFID upgradability. The RFID module is optional equipment and is not part of the standard B-SX8T-TS12-QM-R specification.
What media rolls fit the B-SX8T?
Toshiba lists roll or fanfold media, a 76 mm inner core and a maximum outer roll diameter of 203 mm.
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