Fast, reliable, easy and compatible at a lower total cost of ownership
With over 20 years experience in producing barcode label printers the TOSHIBA B-SX4 & B-SX5 thermal transfer industrial printers provide world leading inovation and reliability. Built with the future in mind, the 'RFID Ready' B-SX printers take the barcode label printer to the next level. Ideal for use in all heavy-duty industries including chemicals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics & telecom.
The B-SX4 and B-SX5 combine aese-of-use with a very low total cost of ownership making them the ideal choice of flexible industrial printers.
Product Information
Speed
High-speed printing is of course the norm. But the overall throughput is enhanced by a fast 32 bit RISC CPU (SH-3 88 MHz), 8/16 MB DRAM image buffer, and 4 MB Flash Memory for programs and large data file storage.
Ease of use
Access to print head, platen, paper path and sensor is made quick and easy by the wide opening mechanism. A CD-ROM is provided with the printer that includes the Owner manual, technical manuals, BarTender UltraLite label printing software and Windows drivers - which all make the user's life easier.
High print quality
TOSHIBA's very own print heads - 203 dpi on B-SX4 and 306 dpi on the B-SX5 - make these machines unique in the market. Innovations include high-precision heat history control in 7 stages, a new hyper heater mechanism and improved alpha protection layer. The superb clarity is further enhanced by the new linear torque control of the TOSHIBA TEC double ribbon motor system. The on-the-fly ribbon save function allows ribbons to be saved without a detrimental effect on throughput (an option on the B-SX4). The TOSHIBA print heads also extend the print head life (100 km life time).
Reliability
A field-proven heavy-duty steel cabinet and a robust inner mechanism combine to ensure the incredible reliability of the B-SX4 and B-SX5. Several technological advances mean more performance and functionalities at a competitive price.
Full compatibility
Software and supplies are compatible with TOSHIBA TEC's previous models - the B-X printer range produced under the TEC brand.
Enchanced Features
Internet, E-mail, FTP, XML, RFID and BCI
The enchanced functions offer many advantages including:
- remote printing and technical support
- less costly software integration thanks to standardised XML data exchange
- remote label format instalation and updating (web print spooling)
- notification of errors and events
- data manipulation and processing using the BCI
Basic Command Interpreter
The BCI can run Basic programa allowing the manipulation of incoming print data to generate the correct label formats. This allows the printer to be connected to existing legacy systems eliminating the need for costly software changes. The BCI can also communicate with external devices allowing the easy integration of other technology systems.
Easy connectivity
The B-SX4/SX5 printers have an array of interface options:
- 1 external RS232C port
- 1 internal RS232C port for RFID
- ECP Parallel port (Centronics)
- Expansion I/O
- USB v1.1 port
- Built-in LAN board 10/100 Base
- 2-slots PCMCIA interface board
- Wireless LAN 802.11b card
- RFID Enabled
Customers benefits
The B-SX/SX5 are packed with advantageous features for the user, including:
- high speed printing leading to increased efficiency and productivity
- time-saving and minimal training due to fast and easy handling
- reduced downtime and increased productivity as a result of high reliability
- minimal repair and recovery costs, and maximised ROI during total life cycle
- perfect readability of labels & barcodes due to built-in high quality print technology
- supplied with Bartender UltraLite labelling software
Specifications
| Model | B-SX4 |  B-SX5 |
| Technology | Thermal Transfer / direct thermal | |
| Printhead | Edge type | |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) | 12 dots/mm (306 dpi) |
| Print Width | Maximum 104 mm | Maximum 127.5 mm |
| Print Length | Maximum 1498 mm | |
| Print speed | up to 254 mm/sec (10 ips) | up to 203 mm/sec (8 ips) |
| Ribbon save | Optional | Standard |
| Interfaces | 2 serial ports, Bi-directional parallel port, Expansion I/O, PCMCIA I/F, 10/100 Internal LAN I/F, USB | |
| Barcodes | UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 128, NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 до 5, ITF, Postnet, RM4SCC, KXX-code, RSS14 | |
| 2D Codes | Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, Micro PDF 417, QR code | |
| Fonts | Bitmap font (21 fonts), Outline font (7 fonts), Writable characters (132 fonts), Optional TrueType fonts (20 types) | |
| Optional | Swing cutter module, rotary cutter module, strip module & rewinder, USB Interface, Built-in LAN board, Expansion I/O, 2-slot-PCMCIA I/F board, RFID kit | |
| Dimensions | 291 х 460 х 308 mm | |
| Weight | 18 kg (without media and ribbon) | 19 kg (without media and ribbon) |