Font Download Mode - SATO MB410i Operator's Manual

FONT DOWNLOAD MODE

A flash ROM is used to internally store and delete font data and custom designed data. The
storage capacity for custom designed characters is a maximum of 95 for each of type of 16 x 16,
22 x 22, 24 x 24 dots.
There are four transmission protocols for font download: (1) Download Font Storage, (2)
Download Font Selection, (3) Download Font Information Acquisition, (4) Storage Custom-
Designed Character. The return status from the printer is set between STX (02h) and ETX (03h),
and transferred in 3 bytes.
Wiring on the computer side may require a CTS (pin 5) and RTS (pin 4) cable connection.
Confirm the host settings before downloading.
Figure 4-16 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and
the printers software for font download mode to be activated.
MB400i/MB410i Operator Manual
DSW = OFF, OFF, OFF, ON + POWER
Flashes
orange and enters the
Font Download Mode.
Format storage area if
never done.
Blinks green while waiting
for data.
Confirm the printer is
standing by for data
before sending.
Send data.
Flashes green while receiving
data.
LED
changes from red to orange to
green when writing data to
Flash ROM.
Figure 4-16, Font Download Mode
PN 9001190C
Unit 4: Operation and Configuration
Ensure the printer is
waiting for data to be
sent before powering off.
Press POWER.
Printer shuts down.
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