Software Manual

Net Configuration Tool

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Table of Contents
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ 3

1. About this manual .......................................................................................................... 4

2. Supported Operating Systems ...................................................................................... 5

3. Supported Printers ......................................................................................................... 6

4. Before Startup ................................................................................................................ 7

5. Installation & Uninstallation .......................................................................................... 8

5-1 Installation .....................................................................................................................8
5-2 Uninstallation ................................................................................................................8

6. Configuration.................................................................................................................. 9
6-1 LAN/WLAN Basic Configuration ................................................................................10
6-1-1 Configuration of LAN/WLAN Settings Using the Configuration Button .........11
6-1-2 Configuration of LAN/WLAN Settings Using the Launch Browser Button .....13
6-2 WLAN Advanced Configuration .................................................................................18
6-2-1 Basic Configuration ..............................................................................................24
6-3 Simple Wi-Fi Connect Configuration .........................................................................26
6-3-1 Configuration of wireless network information using SWC ............................27

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Copyright
© BIXOLON Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

This user manual and all property of the product are protected under copyright law.
It is strictly prohibited to copy, store, and transmit the whole or any part of the manual
and any property of the product without the prior written approval of BIXOLON Co.,
Ltd.
The information contained herein is designed only for use with this BIXOLON product.
BIXOLON is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or
related to use of this information.

• The BIXOLON logo is the registered trademark of BIXOLON Co., Ltd.

• All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.

BIXOLON Co., Ltd. maintains ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions
and quality of all our products.
In the following, product specifications and/or user manual content may be changed
without prior notice.

Caution
Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn
the printer “OFF”, before you connect or remove the cables on the rear side, in order
to guard the printer against the static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static
electricity, you should turn the printer “OFF”.

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1. About this manual

This Net Configuration Tool Manual explains how to install and configure the Net
Configuration Tool on Windows OS on PC.

It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using “Net
Configuration Tool” utility for the first time.

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2. Supported Operating Systems

The following operating systems are supported:

Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2 (64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012R2 (64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (64bit)

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3. Supported Printers
“Net Configuration Tool” is available for the following BIXOLON printers.

SPP-R200II SPP-R200III SPP-R210 SPP-R220 SPP-R300

SPP-R310 SPP-R318 SPP-R400 SPP-R410 SPP-R418
SPP-L3000 SPP-L310 SPP-L410

SRP-350plus SRP-352plus SRP-350II SRP-350plusII SRP-352plusII

SRP-350III SRP-352III SRP-350plusIII SRP-352plusIII SRP-330
SRP-330II SRP-332II SRP-380 SRP-382 SRP-383
SRP-F310 SRP-F312 SRP-F310II SRP-F312II SRP-F313II
SRP-S200 SRP-S300 SRP-S320 SRP-S3000 SRP-S3000_LABEL
SRP-Q300 SRP-Q302 SRP-QE300 SRP-QE302 SRP-Q200
SRP-275II SRP-275III SRP-770II SRP-770III SRP-E770III
SRP-E300 SRP-E302 SRP-B300 SRP-330III SRP-332III
SRP-350V SRP-350plusV SRP-352V SRP-352plusV SRP-380II
SRP-382II G30

SLP-T400 SLP-T403 SLP-TX400 SLP-TX403 SLP-TX420

SLP-TX423 SLP-TX220 SLP-TX223 SLP-DX420 SLP-DX423
SLP-DX220 SLP-DX223 SLP-D220 SLP-D223 SLP-DL410
SLP-DL413

XT5-40 XT5-43 XT5-46 XD5-40d XD5-43d

XD5-40t XD5-43t XD3-40d XD3-40t XL5-40CT
XL5-43CT XT3-40 XT3-43

XM7-20 XM7-30 XM7-40

The models below have a dedicated setting utility able to change

network information. Use for that utility.
BGT-100P, BGT-102P, SRP-Q300H, SRP-Q302H, IFJ-BGT,
SRP-S320Hi
(B-gate interface type)

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4. Before Startup
The Net Configuration Tool can be found in the bundled CD and the latest version is
available for download at our website (www.bixolon.com).

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5. Installation & Uninstallation

5-1 Installation

1) Double-click Net Configuration Setup_Vx.x.x.exe.

※ Administrator privilege may be required to run the installation file.
2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

5-2 Uninstallation

1) Open "Add or Remove Programs" or "Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.

※ XP or Server 2003: Control Panel – Add or Remove Programs
※ Vista or higher OS: Control Panel – Remove Programs
2) Select "Net Configuration Tool" and click the "Remove" button to uninstall the Net
Configuration Tool on your PC.

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6. Configuration
To configure the LAN settings, the Ethernet cable should be connected to the printer
while the host (PC) and printer are connected to the same network. For configuring
the WLAN settings, the host and printer should be connected to the same Wi-Fi
Access Point or connected to each other using Wi-Fi Direct (P2P).

"Connected to the same network" means that the host and printer
are connected to the same router or Wi-Fi Access Point.

To configure the advanced settings of the printer's wireless network (all configurable
WLAN settings), the printer must be connected through a serial port cable or USB
cable.

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6-1 LAN/WLAN Basic Configuration

The LAN/WLAN tab allows you to search printers connected to the same LAN/WLAN
network and configure the printer's network settings required to enable
communication between the printer and host. You can also configure the printer's
network settings using a web browser.

The following settings can be configured using the Net Configuration Tool. For WLAN,
there are other settings beyond those listed below and the available WLAN settings
may vary depending on the functions supported by the printer's WLAN module.
Settings Description
IP Address Assign IP address manually or automatically through DHCP. If the
Assignment network does not support DHCP, you must assign the IP address
Method manually.
IP Address This information is required for LAN/WLAN communication and a
Subnet Mask unique IP address must be entered. The communication port is
Gateway set to 9100 by default. You have to change the port number via
reference below table to use another port.
Port Number Description TCP/UDP Notes
9100, 6101, 9300 Printing TCP Used for printing
Port Number
80 HTTP TCP Web page
Device Bixolon Device
3337, 9000 UDP
Management Discovery/Setting
If there is no communication between the host and printer
during the set period of time, the connection will be closed
Inactivity Time
automatically. The value can be set between 0 and 3600 seconds
(1 hour). If set to 0, this function is disabled.
A string that indicates the WLAN printer. A maximum of 64
System Name characters can be entered.
※ This string does not display on certain printers.

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6-1-1 Configuration of LAN/WLAN Settings Using the Configuration Button

1. Check to make sure the printer is switched on.

2. Click the Search button to search for printers on the network

3. If the Security Alert message pops up, click either "Unblock" or "Allow access".

4. From the search results, click the MAC address (Media Access Control Address)
or IP address (Internet Protocol Address) of the printer you want to configure.

If you enter text in the red text box below, only items that contain
the text you entered in IP Address, MAC Address, System Name, or
Wired/Wireless Type will be displayed.

5. Click either Configuration button or double-click the item you want to

configure.

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6. Configure the network settings of the printer and click the Save button.

<Network Settings on the Net Configuration Tool>

If DHCP server is not supported, you have to assign IP address

manually. Contact your network administrator for the assignable IP
address.

When the network settings are configured, it will automatically search for
printers connected to the network.

7. Use a ping test to check the connection with the printer.

Ping test command: ping <printer's IP address>

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6-1-2 Configuration of LAN/WLAN Settings Using the Launch Browser Button

1. Check to make sure the printer is switched on.

2. Click the Search button to search for printers on the network

3. If the Security Alert message pops up, click either "Unblock" or "Allow access".

4. From the search results, click the MAC address (Media Access Control Address)
or IP address (Internet Protocol Address) of the printer you want to configure.

If you enter text in the red text box below, only items that contain
the text you entered in IP Address, MAC Address, System Name, or
Wired/Wireless Type will be displayed.

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5. Click the Launch Brower button.

If the printer failed to get an IP address from DHCP Server, or

invalid IP address was assigned by users, you cannot access the
web page for network configuration from the printer.

6. Check and configure the LAN/WLAN network settings of the printer on the
web browser.

The network settings may vary depending on the LAN/WLAN

communication and the printer's WLAN communication module.

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7. You may have to login to change the WLAN settings on the web browser.
Login using the ID and password. The default ID and passwords are as follows:
- User ID: “admin”
- Password: “password”

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8. Click either Apply or Submit to save the changes.

<Configurable WLAN Settings on Web Browser>

< Configurable LAN Settings on Web Browser>

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9. Use a ping test to check the connection with the printer.

Ping test command: ping <printer's IP address>

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6-2 WLAN Advanced Configuration

The WLAN (Advanced) tab allows you to configure the printer's WLAN settings by
connecting to the printer with a cable (serial or USB).

WLAN setting for printers with a Wi-Fi dongle can only be

configured by Web Browser. Mobile printers support either serial or
USB connection, or both of them. Using the wired connection,
network information can be also configured.

The first screen is designed to be easy to use in a common Wi-Fi environment.

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Also, if you click the button at the top, you can enter the detailed setting screen as
shown below. And click the button again to return to the simple configuration.

The following WLAN settings can be configured. Tab 1 includes the settings
frequently configured while Tab 2 includes the rest of the settings.

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WLAN Basic Configuration Description
A unique identifier that is included in all data header
SSID (Service Set Identifier) sent via WLAN. A maximum of 32 characters can be
entered.
Choose one of the following WLAN connection
methods:
- Infrastructure
- Ad-Hoc
WLAN Mode
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Soft AP (Access Point)
※ Certain models do not support Wi-Fi Direct and
Soft AP.
Ad-Hoc Channel Choose between 1 and 14.
Wi-Fi Direct Channel Choose 1, 6 or 11.
Wi-Fi Direct PIN Code Enter 4 or 8 digit number.

WLAN Security
Description
Configuration
Choose one of the following authentication methods:
- Open System
- Shared Key
Authentication - WPA-PSK
- WPA2-PSK
- WPA-EAP
- WPA2-EAP
Choose one of the following encryption methods:
- None
- WEP-64
Encryption - WEP-128
- TKIP
- AES
- AES + TKIP
Enter 5-letter key or 10-digit hexadecimal number.
WEP-64 Key ※ Only characters that can be entered on the ASCII
code table are allowed.
Enter 13-letter key or 26-digit hexadecimal number.
WEP-128 Key ※ Only characters that can be entered on the ASCII
code table are allowed.
Enter at least 8-letter key.
※ Only characters that can be entered on the ASCII
PSK Key
code table are allowed. A maximum of 63 characters
can be entered.

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Choose one of the following EAP Modes:
- EAP-PEAP
- EAP-TTLS
EAP Mode
- EAP-TLS
- EAP-LEAP
- EAP-FAST
EAP ID Enter a maximum of 32 characters for EAP ID.
EAP Password Enter a maximum of 32 characters for EAP password.

IP Address Configuration Description

Assign the IP address manually or automatically
IP Address Assignment through DHCP. If the network does not support DHCP,
you have to assign IP address manually.
IP Address This information is required for LAN/WLAN
Subnet mask communication and unique IP address must be
Gateway entered. The communication port is set to 9100 by
default. You have to change the port number via
reference below table to use another port.
Port Number Description TCP/UDP Notes
9100, 6101,
Port Number Printing TCP Used for printing
9300
80 HTTP TCP Web page
Device Bixolon Device
3337, 9000 UDP
Management Discovery/Setting

System Configuration Description

This string indicates the WLAN printer. A maximum of 64
System Name characters can be entered.
※ This string may not be shown in certain printers.
User ID User ID and Password are used to access a printer from a
web browser. A maximum of 32 characters can be
User Password
entered.
If there is no communication between the host and
printer during the set period of time, the connection will
Inactivity Time be closed automatically. The value can be set between 0
and 3600 seconds (1 hour) by a unit of second. If set to 0,
this function is disabled.
2.4GHz 2.4GHz is used for frequency.
5.0GHz 5.0GHz is used for frequency.
2.4GHz/5.0GHz Both 2.4GHz/5.0GHz are used.
(Priority: 2.4GHz) (2.4GHz has a higher priority.)
Wireless Frequency
2.4GHz/5.0GHz Both 2.4GHz/5.0GHz are used.
(Priority: 5.0GHz) (5.0GHz has a higher priority.)
※ You may not be able to choose frequency in certain
printers.

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Protocol Description
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket
Layer) is a security enhanced version of HTTP. You can
HTTPS configure WLAN settings using the HTTPS protocol on a
web browser.
※ This may not be supported by certain printers.
Using the TELNET protocol, you can configure WLAN
TELNET settings by TELNET interaction.
※ This may not be supported by certain printers.
Using the FTP protocol, you can configure WLAN settings
FTP by editing the file related to WLAN information.
※ This may not be supported by certain printers.
MIB-2 (management information base-2) information can
SNMP be read and written.
※ This may not be supported by certain printers.

SNMP Description
SNMP Community Name (Read) This string indicates the name for trap reading.
SNMP Community Name (Write) This string indicates the name for trap writing.
This string indicates the name for trap
SNMP Trap Community
community.
SNMP Trap IP Address This string indicates IP address for trap Server.

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Certificate Upload Description
Select the type of certificate to download to the printer.
- CA (Certificate Authority)
Certificate Type
- Client Key
- Client PEM
Start downloading by selecting the type of certificate to
Certificate File
download to the printer.

Certificate Name Description

CA A string representing the name of each downloaded
Client Key certificate.
Each certificate name is a file name used to download the
Client PEM
certificate.

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6-2-1 Basic Configuration

1. Check to make sure the printer is switched on. Connect the host to the printer
using a serial or USB cable.
If another device or application is using the port the printer is going
to use, connection may fail. Therefore, make sure they use other
ports temporarily.

2. Click the Connect button in the WLAN (Advanced) tab.

3. Choose the Interface Type on the Device Connection window and click the
Connect button.
When using a serial cable, check the serial communication settings
on the printer and change them to the settings as shown in the
image. It takes up to 15 seconds to receive WLAN settings on the
printer.

<Serial Interface>

<USB Interface>

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4. Check the WLAN settings imported from the printer and make necessary
changes according to your operating environment.

5. Click the Save button to apply the WLAN settings. The message will show up
on the screen when the WLAN settings are changed successfully.

6. Reboot the printer.

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6-3 Simple Wi-Fi Connect Configuration

The WLAN (SWC) tab provides a function to connect to the printer set in Simple Wi-Fi
Connect (SWC) mode, receive information about the APs around the printer, and set
the selected AP information to the printer.

To use the Simple Wi-Fi Connect feature, the printer must support
the SWC feature and the host (typically a PC) must also support
WLAN.

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6-3-1 Configuration of wireless network information using SWC

1. Set the printer to SWC mode.

2. Click the Scan Wi-Fi button.

When you click the Scan Wi-Fi button, the host attempts to
connect to the printer's wireless network, and the host's Internet
may be disconnected at this time.

3. When the list of AP information around the printer appears, select the desired
AP.

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4. Enter your Wi-Fi password and click the Apply button.

You can set the IP statically by clicking the button

5. Wait for the configuration to be applied to the printer. The application time
may vary depending on the network environment.

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Revision history
Rev. Date Description
4.00 2017-01-15 New
New document style applied.
4.01 2017-08-07
Information for the supported Printer models added.
4.02 2017-11-22 Information for the supported Printer models updated.
4.03 2017-11-24 Screen shot images are changed.
Information for the supported Printer models added.
4.04 2018-01-04
Information about network setting using web browser added.
Information for the supported Printer models added. Screen shot
4.05 2018-03-12
image is changed.
4.06 2018-05-16 Information for the supported Printer models modified.
Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.07 2018-08-28
Some description moved into “note” tables.
Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.08 2019-01-18
Information about factory reset and certificate name added.
4.09 2019-03-04 Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.10 2019-06-21 Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.11 2019-10-30 Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.12 2019-11-28 Information for the supported Printer models modified.
Information for the supported Printer models modified.
4.13 2020-03-10
Adding port information.
Information for the supported OS modified
4.14 2020-09-17 Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
(SRP-S320)
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.15 2020-11-10
(SRP-S3000, SRP-S3000_LABEL)
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.16 2021-02-26
(SRP-B300, SRP-S200)
Screen shot images are changed.
4.17 2021-06-17
Added Note about filtering function.
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.18 2021-08-17
(XT3-40, XT3-43)
4.19 2022-01-03 Wireless LAN setup guide updated.
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.20 2022-04-22 (XM7-30)
Add Simple Wireless LAN Configuration.
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.21 2022-05-25
(SRP-330III, SRP-332III)
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.22 2022-06-03
(SRP-350V, SRP-350plusV Series)
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.23 2022-07-21
(SRP-380II, SRP-382II)
4.24 2022-12-29 Added how to use Simple Wi-Fi Connect.
Information for the supported Printer models Modified.
4.25 2023-03-13
(G30)

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