RFID Enabled Printers With Toshiba
- Overview
- B-SX4
- B-SX5
- B-SX6
- B-SX8
The TOSHIBA TEC B-SX Range of thermal transfer / direct thermal printers extends the tradition of technical innovation of the TOSHIBA TEC high-class industrial printers.
They provide superior performance and reliability in a variety of industries including manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics and telecoms.
The integrated RFID capability offers flexible options for virtually every RFID need on the labelling market.
As part of TOSHIBA TEC's continuing commitment to new technology available soon will be the ability to encode RFID chips using the B-SX series printers. To be able to meet the various standards and frequencies TOSHIBA TEC is offering the unique ability to use different readers and antenna on the same model. Initially two modules will be available but other read / writers can be integrated easily.
Supported RFID tags
For 13.56 MHz:
- Tagsys (C210, C220 and C240)
- I-Code
- Tag-It
- ISO15693.
For UHF 560-920 MHz:
- ISO18000 type 6
- EPC Class 0
- EPC Class 1
- EPC Class 1.19.
Head up function, reducing damage to the chips during printing
Using TOSHIBA TEC's Ribbon save technology the print head can be raised to allow it to skip the RFID chip contained in the label. This unique function removes the possibility of impact or pressure damage to both the head and the chip. The end result of which is the continued long life of the printhead and fewer chip failures after printing.
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Toshiba TEC B-SX4 RFID Printer
Are you printing large volumes of barcode labels, tickets or tags? The B-SX4 provides superb reliability and performance at an incredibly low cost of ownership.
TOSHIBA TEC's B-SX range does not have factory-fitted RFID read/write units. Depending on the specific RFID component required for a customer-specific solution, TOSHIBA TEC provides the right package to streamline a customer’s operation and provide a rapid Return on Investment.
Constructed from heavy-duty steel, the B-SX4 is ideally suited to any high output application. TOSHIBA TEC has retained all the proven features of the very popular B-472 printer, whilst providing the latest technical innovations in functionality and performance.
With the touch of a button the B-SX4 will be turning out labels almost instantly at speeds up to 250 mm a second due to the continuing advances in processor capacity. TOSHIBA TEC's innovations in ribbon-motor control also produce "REAL" on-the-fly ribbon save without affecting the print throughput.
Access to printhead, platen, paper path and sensors is now easier with the development of a new wide opening mechanism, making paper loading and cleaning quicker than ever.
Using the very latest printhead technology from Toshiba, the B-SX4 increases the use of in-house components to ensure dazzling print clarity at 203 dpi for the B-SX4.
Specifications
| Technology | Thermal transfer / direct thermal |
| Print Head | Edge type |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) |
| Print Width | Maximum 104 mm |
| Print Length | Maximum 1,498 mm |
| Print Speed | Up to 254 mm/s (10 ips) |
| Interface | 2 serial ports, bi-directional port, Expansion I/O*, PCMCIA I/F*, 10/100 Internal LAN I/F*, USB* |
| Barcodes | UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-128, NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, Postnet, RM4SCC, KIX-code, RSS14 2D Codes Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, QR code, Micro PDF 417 |
| Fonts | Bitmap font (21 fonts) , Outline font (7 fonts) , Writable characters (132 fonts) , Optional TrueType fonts (20 types)* |
| Optional | Ribbon Save, 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 (W) x 460 (D) x 308 (H) mm |
| Weight | 18 kg (without media and ribbon) |
(*) Option
Toshiba TEC B-SX5 RFID Printer
Are you printing large volumes of barcode labels, tickets or tags? The B-SX5 provides superb reliability and performance at an incredibly low cost of ownership.
TOSHIBA TEC's B-SX range does not have factory-fitted RFID read/write units. Depending on the specific RFID component required for a customer-specific solution, TOSHIBA TEC provides the right package to streamline a customer's operation and provide a rapid Return on Investment.
Constructed from heavy-duty steel, the B-SX5 is ideally suited to any high output application. TOSHIBA TEC has retained all the proven features of the very popular B-572 printer, whilst providing the latest technical innovations in functionality and performance.
With the touch of a button the B-SX5 will be turning out labels almost instantly at speeds up to 205 mm a second due to the continuing advances in processor capacity. TOSHIBA TEC's innovations in ribbon-motor control also produce "REAL" on-the-fly ribbon save without affecting the print throughput.
Access to printhead, platen, paper path and sensors is now easier with the development of a new wide opening mechanism, making paper loading and cleaning quicker than ever.
Using the very latest printhead technology from Toshiba, the B-SX5 increases the use of in-house components to ensure dazzling print clarity at 306 dpi for the B-SX5.
Specifications
| Technology | Thermal transfer / direct thermal |
| Print Head | Edge type |
| Resolution | 12.05 dots/mm (306 dpi) |
| Print Width | Maximum 127.5 mm |
| Print Length | Maximum 1,498 mm |
| Print Speed | Up to 203.2 mm/s (8 ips) |
| Interface | 2 serial ports, bi-directional port, Expansion I/O, PCMCIA I/F*, 10/100 Internal LAN I/F*, USB* |
| Barcodes | UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-128, NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, Postnet, RM4SCC, KIX-code, RSS14 2D Codes Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, QR code, Micro PDF 417 |
| 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 USB interface, built-in LAN board, 2-slot-PCMCIA I/F board RFID kit |
| Dimensions | 291 (W) x 460 (D) x 308 (H) mm |
| Weight | 19 kg (without media and ribbon) |
(*) Option
Toshiba TEC B-SX6 RFID Printer
The B-SX6 wide web printers from Toshiba with RFID functionality and powerful networking deliver outstanding performance for a wide variety of environments and applications. These innovative industrial printers offer advanced features including extremely fast processing, large internal memory, web printer controls, outstanding SNMP networking tools and RFID options.
Utilising ground breaking CPU technology from Toshiba the B-SX6 models offer high-speed printing and enhanced processing via an extensive choice of interfaces.
The 305 dpi, 170.5 mm wide print heads facilitate speedy printing of large format compliance labels.
The optional ribbon save function conserves the ribbon when it is not required, reducing costs, the amount of down-time and allowing optimal performance for RFID encoding work.
For future proofing, the B-SX6 printers are compatible with legacy systems, Toshiba or non-Toshiba. Software and supplies are compatible with the B-682, B-882, B-672 and B-872 printers.
The BCI (Basic Command Interpreter) can communicate with external devices allowing the easy integration of other technology systems.
The B-SX6 comes with a free Central Network Management Suite that allows the user to manage all the Toshiba printers attached to the network through their IP address.
All of Toshiba’s new generation of thermal printers for the industrial environment are RFID ready.
Specifications
| Technology | Thermal transfer / direct thermal |
| Printhead | Edge type |
| Resolution | 12 dots/mm (305 dpi) |
| Print Width | Maximum 170.6 mm |
| Print Length | Maximum 1705 mm |
| Print Speed | Up to 203 mm/s |
| Ribbon Save | Option |
| Interfaces | Bidirectional parallel port, USB 2.0, LAN (100BASE), serial port*, wireless LAN* |
| Barcodes | UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN 128, NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, Postnet, RM4SCC, KIX-code, RSS14, Customer Bar Code 2D Codes Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, QR code, Micro PDF 417, CP Code |
| Fonts | Bitmap font (21 fonts), Outline font (4 types), Price font (3 types) |
| Optional | Cutter module, strip module, ribbon save module (standard on B-SX8), wireless LAN module, serial interface board, expansion I/O board, RTC (real time clock), metal cover, RFID kit |
| Dimensions | 416 (W) x 289 (D) x 395 (H) mm |
| Weight | 25 kg (without media and ribbon) |
(*) Option
Toshiba TEC B-SX8 RFID Printer
The B-SX8 wide web printers from Toshiba with RFID functionality and powerful networking deliver outstanding performance for a wide variety of environments and applications. These innovative industrial printers offer advanced features including extremely fast processing, large internal memory, web printer controls, outstanding SNMP networking tools and RFID options.
Utilising ground breaking CPU technology from Toshiba the B-SX8 models offer high-speed printing and enhanced processing via an extensive choice of interfaces.
The 305 dpi, 213.3 mm wide print heads facilitate speedy printing of large format compliance labels.
The ribbon save function conserves the ribbon when it is not required, reducing costs, the amount of down-time and allowing optimal performance for RFID encoding work.
For future proofing, the B-SX8 printers are compatible with legacy systems, Toshiba or non-Toshiba. Software and supplies are compatible with the B-682, B-882, B-672 and B-872 printers.
The BCI (Basic Command Interpreter) can communicate with external devices allowing the easy integration of other technology systems.
The B-SX8 comes with a free Central Network Management Suite that allows the user to manage all the Toshiba printers attached to the network through their IP address.
All of Toshiba’s new generation of thermal printers for the industrial environment are RFID ready.
Specifications
| Technology | Thermal transfer / direct thermal |
| Printhead | Edge type |
| Resolution | 12 dots/mm (305 dpi) |
| Print Width | Maximum 213.3 mm |
| Print Length | Maximum 1364 mm |
| Speed Up to 203 mm/s | |
| Ribbon Save | Standard |
| Interfaces | Bidirectional parallel port, USB 2.0, LAN (100BASE), serial port*, wireless LAN* |
| Barcodes | UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN 128, NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, Postnet, RM4SCC, KIX-code, RSS14, Customer Bar Code 2D Codes Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, QR code, Micro PDF 417, CP Code |
| Fonts | Bitmap font (21 fonts), Outline font (4 types), Price font (3 types) |
| Optional | Cutter module, strip module, wireless LAN module, serial interface board, expansion I/O board, RTC (real time clock), metal cover, RFID kit |
| Dimensions | 416 (W) x 289 (D) x 395 (H) mm |
| Weight | 25 kg (without media and ribbon) |
(*) Option





