Page 1 About This Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About This Manual..................... 4 Legal Information....................... 5 Copyrights............................5 Limitation of Liability...........................5 Trademarks............................5 Software Updating Disclaimer......................6 Introduction......................... 7 Overview............................. 7 Features.............................. 8 Supported Models..........................10 Getting Started......................11 Installation............................11 Opening the Application........................12 Navigating the Application........................13 Adding Printers to the Printer List....................18 Adding a Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) Interface..........
Page 3 Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Printer List........82 Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Paired Bluetooth Device List... 84 Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth by Entering Bluetooth Address Manually..85 Configuring Printer via NFC Interface..................86 Configuring Printer Directly......................88 File Upload............................
Page 4: About This Manual
The contents of this document may be changed without prior notice. • Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document, but if any problems, mistakes, or omissions are found, please contact your SATO reseller or technical support center.
Page 5: Legal Information
© 2023 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Limitation of Liability SATO Corporation and its subsidiaries in Japan, the U.S. and other countries make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 6: Software Updating Disclaimer
While all efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information contained herein, there are instances where the contents of this document may be outdated. In that case, proceed to your local SATO regional website (https://www.sato-global.com/drivers/redirect.html) to check whether an updated document has been made available for your reference.
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Mobile All-In-One Tool is a mobile version of the SATO All-In-One Tool printer management utility. It allows users to configure SATO printers seamlessly using mobile devices, supporting both Android and iOS operating systems. (*iOS is under development and is not supported at this moment until further notice.)
Page 8: Features
Features The Mobile All-In-One Tool allows you to actively manage your SATO printers from an Android device with the following features. Manage SATO Printers From the Printer List The [Printer] page provides an easy way for users to add and manage their SATO printers.
Page 9 This function allows users to send SBPL commands to the selected printer and receive response from the printer. Refer to Send SBPL for more details on the operation. Multiple Interface Connectivity The application can remotely manage SATO printers connected via TCP/IP (LAN or Wi-Fi) on the same local network or using a Bluetooth interface.
Page 10: Supported Models
Supported Models The following models of SATO printers* are supported by the current version of the Mobile All-In-One Tool: • CL4NX/CL4NX Plus/CL4NX-J/CL4NX-J Plus series • CL6NX/CL6NX Plus/CL6NX-J/CL6NX-J Plus series • CT4-LX/CT4-LX-J/HC4-LX series • FX3-LX_Ln • PW208NX/PW208mNX • PW4NX • S84NX/S86NX series * Printer availability differs across countries or regions.
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Installation You can download the Mobile All-In-One Tool application from the Google Play Store on your Android device. 1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device. 2. Search for "Mobile All-In-One Tool" on the search bar. 3.
Page 12: Opening The Application
Opening the Application 1. Locate the [All-In-One Tool] app icon on your home screen or app drawer. If you cannot find the application on your home screen, try searching for it using the search function. Enter "All-In-One Tool" in the search field. 2.
Page 13: Navigating The Application
Navigating the Application The Mobile All-In-One Tool application has two main pages, the [Home] page, and the [Printer] page. Home Page When you open the application, you can first see the [Home] page of the Mobile All-In-One Tool. The [Home] page is the main dashboard of the application where users can get around the application from here and access all of the functions.
Page 14 Side menu When you tap , the side menu panel is shown. The following options are available for selection. ◦ [Home] Tap to return to the [Home] page or the [Printer] page. ◦ [Preferences] You can set the [Language] and [Theme] setting of the Mobile All-In-One Tool application in the [Preferences] screen.
Page 15 [Printer] to show the [Printer] page for managing your connected SATO printers. Printer Page The [Printer] page provides an easy way for users to add and manage their SATO printers. On this page, users can add their printers connected via TCP/IP (LAN or Wi-Fi), or Bluetooth, and configure various printer settings in real-time.
Page 16 [Add Printer] screen is shown. You can add SATO printers connected via TCP/IP (LAN or Wi-Fi), or Bluetooth interfaces to the printer list. Please note that only printers supported by the Mobile All-In-One Tool can be added.
Page 17 Swipe the printer button to the left for more options. ◦ [Edit] to edit the printer name, IP address, port number or Bluetooth address of the selected printer. ◦ [Delete] to delete the selected printer from the list. [Home] icon [Home] to return to the [Home] page.
Page 18: Adding Printers To The Printer List
Adding Printers to the Printer List You can add SATO printers connected via TCP/IP (LAN or Wi-Fi), or Bluetooth interfaces to the printer list. Please note that only printers supported by the Mobile All-In-One Tool can be added. On the [Printer] page, tap on the upper right corner to show the [Add Printer] screen.
Page 19: Adding A Printer Connected Via Tcp/Ip (Lan/Wi-Fi) Interface
Adding a Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) Interface • Ensure that the Android device and the printer are connected to the same network system. 1. Tap [TCPIP]. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer. 3. Enter the port number. The port number is set as 9100 by default.
Page 20 5. Enter your preferred printer name. 6. Tap [Save]. The printer is added to the [Printer] list.
Page 21: Adding A Printer Connected Via Bluetooth Interface
Adding a Printer Connected via Bluetooth Interface 1. Tap [Bluetooth]. 2. Select one of the two options to create a link with the printer via Bluetooth. (a) [Select from Paired Bluetooth Device List] Tap the [Select from Paired Bluetooth Device List] option button and select the paired printer from the drop-down list.
Page 22 (b) [Manual Input] the Bluetooth Address Tap the [Manual Input] option button and enter the Bluetooth address. You can tap the icon and hold the Android device over the NFC antenna of the printer to obtain the Bluetooth address. The Bluetooth address will be captured and recorded. •...
Page 23: Pairing The Printer With Android Device
Pairing the Printer With Android Device 1. Turn on the printer and make sure that Bluetooth is enabled. 2. On your Android device, go to Settings > Connection > Bluetooth. 3. Make sure the Bluetooth of your Android device is turned on. 4.
Page 24: Operating On The Printer Screen
Operating on the Printer Screen On the [Printer] list, tap the printer button to select a printer to operate. The selected printer screen is shown. The Mobile All-In-One Tool application will attempt to connect and retrieve the selected printer's data via the preset interface connection.
Page 25 Overview of the Printer Screen...
Page 26 edit icon to edit the printer name, IP address, port number, or Bluetooth address. Information icon to show the [Printer Info] dialog.
Page 27 (C) [Status] button The [Status] button shows whether the printer is in online mode, offline mode, or disconnected. Tap the [Status] button to show the [Status Info] dialog. (D) [Interface] button The [Interface] button shows the interface used for connecting the printer. Tap the [Interface] button to show the [Interface Info] dialog.
Page 28 Refer to Performing Test Print From the Printer Screen for more details on the operation. ◦ [Send SBPL] Refer to Sending SBPL Commands From the Printer Screen for more details on the operation.
Page 29: Configuring Printer Directly From The Printer Screen
Configuring Printer Directly From the Printer Screen When the Mobile All-In-One Tool is connected to the printer, you can configure the printer settings remotely in real time. 1. On the Printer screen, tap the [Configure Printer] button. The Mobile All-In-One Tool will retrieve the printer settings from the printer and show the [Printing Settings] menu on the [Configure Printer Directly] screen.
Page 30 2. On the [Printing Settings] menu, tap the desired setting items to make changes. Swipe the screen upward to view more setting items in the menu. 3. Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the [Interface Settings] menu.
Page 31 4. Tap the desired setting items to make changes. 5. Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the [Applications Settings] menu.
Page 32 6. Tap the desired setting items to make changes. 7. When you have finished configuring the printer settings, tap on the upper right corner of the [Configure Printer Directly] screen. The [Review Changes] dialog is shown.
Page 33 8. Check the content of the changes made. 9. Tap the [Confirm] button to proceed. The [Apply Confirmation] dialog appears. 10. Tap [Yes] to apply the changes to the printer. • Once applied, the printer settings will be overwritten and this cannot be undone.
Page 34 • To exit the current operation, tap on the upper left of the screen. More Options To access more options, tap the icon on the upper right corner of the screen. The following options will be available. [Reload] This option allows you to fetch the printer settings from the printer again. Note that any changes you have made to the printer settings will be overwritten by the retrieved data.
Page 35 [Save to File] This option allows you to save a configuration file. You can choose between two options: ◦ Tap [Partial] to save only the modified settings. ◦ Tap [Full] to save all the printer settings shown on the three menus.
Page 36: Uploading Files From The Printer Screen
Uploading Files From the Printer Screen When the Mobile All-In-One Tool is connected to the printer, you can upload custom fonts, or package files. 1. On the Printer screen, tap the [File Upload] button. The Mobile All-In-One Tool will check the connection of the printer. The [File Upload] screen is shown.
Page 37 2. On the [File Upload] screen, you can choose to upload font files or package file. Continue with the following link according to the selected option. Font Upload (Printer Screen) Package Upload (Printer Screen)
Page 38: Font Upload (Printer Screen)
Font Upload (Printer Screen) On the [File Upload] screen, tap [Font] to show the [Font Upload] screen. [Font] is initially selected. You can upload fonts to the printer and manage the installed fonts. Uploading a Font to the Printer (Printer Screen)
Page 39 1. On the [Font Upload] screen, tap [Upload]. If the font list is shown on the screen, to upload a font. The [Upload Font] dialog is shown.
Page 40 2. Tap [Attach a file]. 3. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired font file to be uploaded to the printer. The font file should be in .ttf extension. The selected font file is shown on the [Upload Font] dialog. 4.
Page 41 • Some fonts have license terms (such as third-party fonts). You must comply with the license terms for those fonts. • You can tap on the [Upload Font] dialog to remove the selected font file and select another file again. The uploaded font is shown on the font list.
Page 42: Managing The Installed Fonts (Printer Screen)
Managing the Installed Fonts (Printer Screen) On the [Font Upload] screen, tap [Display].
Page 43 If any fonts are installed in the printer, they will be listed on the screen. On the [Font Upload] screen, you can perform a test print using the selected font, delete the selected font, remove all installed fonts, or upload a new font to the printer. Printing the Selected Font Select the desired font and tap the [Print] button.
Page 44 Deleting the Selected Font Select the desired font and tap the [Delete] button. The [Delete Confirmation] dialog is shown. Tap [Yes] if you are sure to delete it. Deleting All the Installed Fonts to delete all the fonts installed in the connected printer. The [Clear Confirmation] dialog is shown.
Page 45: Package Upload (Printer Screen)
This feature allows you to upload a PKG format file or install the AEP package to the printer. The authorized SATO technical personnel can also install printer firmware or firmware patch to the printer. Please contact your SATO reseller or technical support center if you need to install any firmware to the printer.
Page 46 4. Tap [Upload]. A [Important Notes] dialog for confirmation is shown. 5. Read the note and tap [Yes] to proceed the package upload. The application starts uploading the selected package file and you can monitor the progress from the printer display.
Page 47 6. After the package file has uploaded to the printer, the [Package Installation] dialog is shown. Tap [Yes] to allow the application returns to home page. • The printer starts installing the package file. Please do not turn off the printer or interrupt the installation.
Page 48: Performing Test Print From The Printer Screen
Performing Test Print From the Printer Screen When the Mobile All-In-One Tool is connected to the printer, you can perform a trial printing remotely. 1. On the Printer screen, tap the [Test Print] button. The Mobile All-In-One Tool will check the connection of the printer. The [Test Print] screen is shown.
Page 49 2. On the [Test Print] screen, select the page source for printing. You can either choose to print using the [Test Print Template] or the [File Attachment]. Continue with the following procedures according to the selected option. Performing Test Print Using the Test Print Template (Printer Screen) Performing Test Print Using the Designated File (Printer Screen)
Page 50: Performing Test Print Using The Test Print Template (Printer Screen)
Performing Test Print Using the Test Print Template (Printer Screen) 1. On the [Test Print] screen, tap the [Test Print Template] button. 2. Select one of the [Test Print Template] options. ◦ [Configure List] ◦ [Configure QR] ◦ [Factory] ◦ [BD Address] 3.
Page 51: Performing Test Print Using The Designated File (Printer Screen)
Performing Test Print Using the Designated File (Printer Screen) 1. On the [Test Print] screen, tap the [File Attachment] button. 2. Tap [Attach a file]. 3. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired file for the test print. You can attach a file with an extension such as .txt, .prn, .dat, or .bin.
Page 52 4. Tap the [Print] button of the selected test print file. When the printer has received the print data, the printer will start the test printing with the selected test print file. • to add more files. • Tap the [Delete] button of the selected file to delete it. •...
Page 53: Sending Sbpl Commands From The Printer Screen
Sending SBPL Commands From the Printer Screen When the Mobile All-In-One Tool is connected to the printer, you can send the SBPL command or receive the response. 1. On the Printer screen, tap the [Send SBPL] button. The Mobile All-In-One Tool will check the connection of the printer. The [Send SBPL] screen is shown.
Page 54 Various Functions on the Send SBPL Screen Sending the SBPL Command File to the Printer...
Page 55: Various Functions On The Send Sbpl Screen
Various Functions on the Send SBPL Screen Explanation of the Buttons on the [Send SBPL] Screen [Send] Tap to send the SBPL command as shown on the textbox to the selected printer. [Query] Tap to send the query SBPL command as shown on the textbox to the selected printer. After the query command is sent to the printer, the printer will return a response in ASCII formats on the [Received] textbox.
Page 56: Entering The Sbpl Command Manually And Sending The Command To The Printer (Printer Screen)
Entering the SBPL Command Manually and Sending the Command to the Printer (Printer Screen) 1. Tap the textbox on the [Send SBPL] section. The [Edit SBPL Command] dialog is shown. 2. Tap the textbox on the dialog and enter your SBPL command.
Page 57 You can scroll and select the desired command code to enter to the textbox. 3. Tap [Confirm] when you have finished entering the command. The [Edit SBPL Command] dialog closes. 4. Tap [Send] to send the command to the selected printer. If you require a returned data from the printer, tap [Query] to send the command.
Page 58 The printer will return a response in ASCII formats on the [Received] textbox.
Page 59: Sending The Sbpl Command File To The Printer (Printer Screen)
Sending the SBPL Command File to the Printer (Printer Screen) 1. Tap [Attach a file]. 2. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired SBPL command file to be sent to the printer. The file should be in .txt format.
Page 60 The content of the selected SBPL command file is shown on the textbox. Tap the textbox if you required to edit the command. 3. Tap [Send] to send the command to the selected printer. If you required a returned data from the printer, tap [Query] to send the command.
Page 61: Various Functions Of The Application
Various Functions of the Application You can find all the main functions on the Home page. • The function with a dimmed icon is currently under development and will be released in a future update. The available functions are: Printer Configuration File Upload Clone Configuration Test Print...
Page 62: Printer Configuration
Printer Configuration The Printer Configuration function of the Mobile All-In-One Tool allows users to seamlessly configure their SATO printers via TCP/IP (for printers connected via LAN or Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, or NFC interface. • Users can create a new configuration file based on the selected printer model and save it to the Android device.
Page 63 The [Printer Configuration] screen is shown. You can easily configure the printer with the following methods. Creating Printer Configuration File Applying the Configuration File Configuring Printer Directly...
Page 64: Creating Printer Configuration File
Creating Printer Configuration File This functionality allows users to create and save a new configuration file to configure the printer via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or NFC interface. It allows users to easily change the printer configuration from the default setting as shown on the [Create Configuration File] screen and apply the saved file to the selected printer.
Page 65 You may do a quick search by entering the initial of the printer model, the most probable printers will show in the drop-down list. 3. Select the resolution and printing mode (if available) from the drop-down lists. These selections are only available for some printers. 4.
Page 66 5. On the [Printing Settings] menu, tap the desired setting items to make any changes. Swipe the screen upward to view more setting items in the menu. 6. Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the [Interface Settings] menu. The [Interface Settings] menu is initially set to disable mode.
Page 67 When the [Interface Settings] menu is disabled, the configuration of the [Interface Settings] menu will not be included in the configuration file. 7. If you want to include and configure the [Interface Settings] menu, tap the toggle switch to set to enable. Otherwise, skip this step and proceed to step 10. 8.
Page 68 11. If you want to include and configure the [Applications Settings] menu, tap the toggle switch to set to enable. Otherwise, skip this step and proceed to step 14. 12. Tap to select the type of application that you want to configure. The available application options differ from the printer series selected.
Page 69: Previewing The Printer Configuration File
14. When you have finished configuring the printer settings, tap on the upper right corner of the [Create Configuration File] screen. The printer configuration file is ready. Proceed to select the following options. [Preview File] Tap [Preview File] to preview the content of the printer configuration file. Refer to Previewing the Printer Configuration File for more details.
Page 70 You can preview the content of the printer configuration file before saving it. On the above dialog, tap [Preview File] to preview the content of the printer configuration file. Save icon Tap the Save icon to save the printer configuration file. Refer to Saving the Printer Configuration File for more details on the operation.
Page 71: Saving The Printer Configuration File
Copy icon Tap the Copy icon to copy the content to the clipboard. • To exit the current operation, tap on the upper left of the screen. Saving the Printer Configuration File When you have finished configuring the printer settings, the printer configuration file is ready. To save the printer configuration file to the Android device, tap [Save File].
Page 72 Your password can include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters like !,@,#,$,%,^,&,*,-,+,=, or /, but it should not include any spaces. Tap the icon located next to the PIN code field to show the password you have typed in. 3.
Page 73 5. When the [Save Printer Configuration] dialog is shown, enter your preferred file name and tap [Confirm]. • By default, the printer configuration file is saved in the Internal storage/Download folder of the Android device. After the file has been successfully saved, the [Configure now?] is shown. 6.
Page 74 Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) From the Printer List Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) By Entering IP Address Manually [Bluetooth] Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Printer List Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Paired Bluetooth Device List Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth by Entering Bluetooth Address Manually [NFC] Configuring Printer via NFC Interface...
Page 75: Applying The Configuration File
Applying the Configuration File This functionality enables users to select an existing configuration file to configure the printer via TCP/ IP (for printers connected via LAN or Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, or NFC interface. Applying the same printer configuration to multiple printers of the same model can be made more efficient by using this function. The procedure for selecting the configuration file is as follows: 1.
Page 76 2. On the Downloads folder screen, tap to select the desired configuration file to be applied to the printer. • The above Downloads screen differs from the Android devices used. 3. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap the icon on the upper right corner to confirm the content of the selected configuration file.
Page 77 on the upper right corner to close the screen. 4. Select the interface and the ways that you want to connect and apply the configuration file to the printer. The following interfaces and options are available: [TCPIP] (For printers connected via LAN or Wi-Fi) Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) From the Printer List...
Page 78: Configuring Printer Connected Via Tcp/Ip (Lan/Wi-Fi) From The Printer List
Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) By Entering IP Address Manually [Bluetooth] Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Printer List Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Paired Bluetooth Device List Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth by Entering Bluetooth Address Manually [NFC] Configuring Printer via NFC Interface Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) From the Printer List...
Page 79 1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [TCPIP]. 2. Tap the [Select from Printer List] option button. 3. Tap the [Select Printer] drop-down list to select the desired printer to be configured. • Printers that appear on the drop-down list are only those that have been added to the [Printer] list and connected to the same interface.
Page 80: Configuring Printer Connected Via Tcp/Ip (Lan/Wi-Fi) By Entering Ip Address Manually
Configuring Printer Connected via TCP/IP (LAN/Wi-Fi) By Entering IP Address Manually • Ensure that the Android device and the printer are connected to the same network system. 1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [TCPIP]. 2. Tap the [Manual Settings] option button. 3.
Page 81 5. Tap [Apply]. The [Apply Confirmation] screen appears. 6. Tap [Yes] to apply the configuration file to the selected printer. • Once applied, the printer settings will be overwritten and this cannot be undone.
Page 82: Configuring Printer Connected Via Bluetooth From The Printer List
Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Printer List 1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [Bluetooth]. 2. Tap the [Select from Printer List] option button. 3. Tap the [Select Printer] drop-down list to select the desired printer to be configured.
Page 83 4. Tap [Apply]. The [Apply Confirmation] screen appears. 5. Tap [Yes] to apply the configuration file to the selected printer. • Once applied, the printer settings will be overwritten and this cannot be undone.
Page 84: Configuring Printer Connected Via Bluetooth From The Paired Bluetooth Device List
Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth From the Paired Bluetooth Device List 1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [Bluetooth]. 2. Tap the [Select from Paired Bluetooth Device List] option button. 3. Tap the [Select from Paired Bluetooth Device List] drop-down list to select the desired paired printer to be configured.
Page 85: Configuring Printer Connected Via Bluetooth By Entering Bluetooth Address Manually
5. Tap [Yes] to apply the configuration file to the selected printer. • Once applied, the printer settings will be overwritten and this cannot be undone. Configuring Printer Connected via Bluetooth by Entering Bluetooth Address Manually...
Page 86: Configuring Printer Via Nfc Interface
1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [Bluetooth]. 2. Tap the [Manual Settings] option button. 3. Enter the Bluetooth address of the desired printer to be configured. You can also tap the icon and hold the Android device over the NFC antenna of the printer to obtain the Bluetooth address.
Page 87 1. On the [Configure Printer] screen, tap [NFC]. 2. Make sure that the NFC of the Android device is turned on. 3. Power off the printer that you want to configure. 4. Hold the Android device over the NFC antenna of the printer. The position of the NFC antenna is marked with a symbol.
Page 88: Configuring Printer Directly
Configuring Printer Directly This functionality allows users to directly configure a selected printer connected via TCP/IP (LAN or Wi-Fi), or Bluetooth interface. The procedure for configuring the printer directly is as follows: 1. On the [Printer Configuration] screen, tap [Configure Printer Directly]. The [Select Printer Model] screen appears.
Page 89 2. Select the desired printer from the drop-down list. • You need to first add the desired printer to the [Printer] list in order to show on this drop-down list. 3. Tap the [Confirm] button. The Mobile All-In-One Tool will retrieve the printer settings from the printer and show the [Printing Settings] menu on the [Configure Printer Directly] screen.
Page 90 4. On the [Printing Settings] menu, tap the desired setting items to make changes. Swipe the screen upward to view more setting items in the menu. 5. Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the [Interface Settings] menu.
Page 91 6. Tap the desired setting items to make changes. 7. Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the [Applications Settings] menu.
Page 92 8. Tap the desired setting items to make changes. 9. When you have finished configuring the printer settings, tap on the upper right corner of the [Configure Printer Directly] screen. The [Review Changes] dialog is shown.
Page 93 10. Check the content of the changes made. 11. Tap the [Confirm] button to proceed. The [Apply Confirmation] dialog appears. 12. Tap [Yes] to apply the changes to the printer. • Once applied, the printer settings will be overwritten and this cannot be undone.
Page 94 • To exit the current operation, tap on the upper left of the screen. More Options To access more options, tap the icon on the upper right corner of the screen. The following options will be available. [Reload] This option allows you to fetch the printer settings from the printer again. Note that any changes you have made to the printer settings will be overwritten by the retrieved data.
Page 95 [Save to File] This option allows you to save a configuration file. You can choose between two options: ◦ Tap [Partial] to save only the modified settings. ◦ Tap [Full] to save all the printer settings shown on the three menus.
Page 96: File Upload
Furthermore, it is possible to upload the clone configuration onto the printer in a PKG format file or install the AEP package to the printer. This functionality enables authorized SATO technical personnel to also install printer firmware or firmware patch to the printer.
Page 97 2. Select one of the [Connection Interface] options. The available interface options are as follows: ◦ [TCPIP] (For printers connected via LAN or Wi-Fi) ◦ [Bluetooth] 3. Set the [Select Mode] and [Mode Settings] options. Tap the drop-down list to select the options or tap on the text box if prompted, to enter the address. 4.
Page 98 5. On the [File Upload] screen, you can choose to upload font files or package file. Continue with the following link according to the selected option. Font Upload Package Upload • If you want to connect to another printer or change the interface connection, tap the [Current Configuration] bar at the top of the screen.
Page 99: Font Upload
Font Upload On the [File Upload] screen, tap [Font] to show the [Font Upload] screen. [Font] is initially selected. You can upload fonts to the printer and manage the installed fonts. Uploading a Font to the Printer...
Page 100 1. On the [Font Upload] screen, tap [Upload]. If the font list is shown on the screen, to upload a font. The [Upload Font] dialog is shown.
Page 101 2. Tap [Attach a file]. 3. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired font file to be uploaded to the printer. The font file should be in .ttf extension. The selected font file is shown on the [Upload Font] dialog. 4.
Page 102 • Some fonts have license terms (such as third-party fonts). You must comply with the license terms for those fonts. • You can tap on the [Upload Font] dialog to remove the selected font file and select another file again. The uploaded font is shown on the font list.
Page 103: Managing The Installed Fonts
Managing the Installed Fonts On the [Font Upload] screen, tap [Display].
Page 104 If any fonts are installed in the printer, they will be listed on the screen. On the [Font Upload] screen, you can perform a test print using the selected font, delete the selected font, remove all installed fonts, or upload a new font to the printer. Printing the Selected Font Select the desired font and tap the [Print] button.
Page 105 Deleting the Selected Font Select the desired font and tap the [Delete] button. The [Delete Confirmation] dialog is shown. Tap [Yes] if you are sure to delete it. Deleting All the Installed Fonts to delete all the fonts installed in the connected printer. The [Clear Confirmation] dialog is shown.
Page 106: Package Upload
This feature allows you to upload a PKG format file or install the AEP package to the printer. The authorized SATO technical personnel can also install printer firmware or firmware patch to the printer. Please contact your SATO reseller or technical support center if you need to install any firmware to the printer.
Page 107 4. Tap [Upload]. A [Important Notes] dialog for confirmation is shown. 5. Read the note and tap [Yes] to proceed the package upload. The application starts uploading the selected package file and you can monitor the progress from the printer display.
Page 108 6. After the package file has uploaded to the printer, the [Package Installation] dialog is shown. Tap [Yes] to allow the application returns to home page. • The printer starts installing the package file. Please do not turn off the printer or interrupt the installation.
Page 109: Clone Configuration
Clone Configuration Users can clone printer-specific settings from one printer to another printer of the same series, thus saving time in printer configuration. This is useful when you are setting up multiple printers with the same settings. • You need to connect the printer before you can create or apply the clone configuration file.
Page 110 ◦ [TCPIP] (For printers connected via LAN or Wi-Fi) ◦ [Bluetooth] 3. Set the [Select Mode] and [Mode Settings] options. Tap the drop-down list to select the options or tap on the text box if prompted, to enter the address. 4.
Page 111 5. On the [Clone Configuration] screen, you can choose to create a clone configuration file or apply the desired clone configuration file. Continue with the following procedures according to the selected option. Creating a Clone Configuration File Applying the Clone Configuration...
Page 112: Creating A Clone Configuration File
Creating a Clone Configuration File 1. On the [Clone Configuration] screen, tap the [Create Clone Configuration] button. 2. Select one of the [Create Clone Configuration] options. [Excl. LAN/Wi-Fi/IP/Bluetooth] Copy the printer settings and data, excluding network information (LAN, Wi-Fi, IP and Bluetooth). Select [Excl.
Page 113 [Incl. LAN/Wi-Fi/IP/Bluetooth] Copy the printer settings and data, including network information (including the IP address). Select [Incl. LAN/Wi-Fi/IP/Bluetooth] to take the settings of printer, that is being replaced, and install them in a new printer. 3. Tap the [Clone] button of the selected option. 4.
Page 114: Applying The Clone Configuration
Applying the Clone Configuration Make sure that the [Current Configuration] bar shows the printer that you want to apply the clone configuration. 1. On the [Clone Configuration] screen, tap the [Apply Clone Configuration] button. 2. Tap [Attach a file]. The file manager appears, showing the files in the Downloads folder. 3.
Page 115 4. Tap [Upload]. A [Important Notes] dialog for confirmation is shown. 5. Read the note and tap [Yes] to proceed the package upload. The application starts uploading the selected package file and you can monitor the progress from the printer display.
Page 116 6. After the package file has uploaded to the printer, the [Package Installation] dialog is shown. Tap [Yes] to allow the application returns to home page. • The printer starts installing the package file. Please do not turn off the printer or interrupt the installation.
Page 117: Test Print
Test Print The Test Print function enables you to perform a trial printing on a printer that is connected to your Android device. You have the option to choose between printing a test template or specific files. • You need to connect the printer before performing the test print. 1.
Page 118 ◦ [NFC] 3. If you selected [TCPIP] or [Bluetooth], continue to set the [Select Mode] and [Mode Settings] options. Tap the drop-down list to select the options or tap on the text box if prompted, to enter the address. If you selected [NFC] in step 2, proceed to step 4. 4.
Page 119 5. On the [Test Print] screen, select the page source for printing. You can either choose to print using the [Test Print Template] or the [File Attachment]. Continue with the following procedures according to the selected option. Performing Test Print Using the Test Print Template Performing Test Print Using the Designated File...
Page 120: Performing Test Print Using The Test Print Template
Performing Test Print Using the Test Print Template 1. On the [Test Print] screen, tap the [Test Print Template] button. 2. Select one of the [Test Print Template] options. ◦ [Configure List] ◦ [Configure QR] ◦ [Factory] ◦ [BD Address]...
Page 121 3. If you have connected the printer via TCP/IP or Bluetooth, tap the [Print] button of the selected test print template. If you have selected NFC, hold the Android device over the NFC antenna of the printer. When the printer has received the print data, the printer will start the test printing with the selected test print template.
Page 122: Performing Test Print Using The Designated File
Performing Test Print Using the Designated File 1. On the [Test Print] screen, tap the [File Attachment] button. 2. Tap [Attach a file]. 3. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired file for the test print. You can attach a file with an extension such as .txt, .prn, .dat, or .bin. The selected test print file is shown on the [File Attachment] list.
Page 123 4. If you have connected the printer via TCP/IP or Bluetooth, tap the [Print] button of the selected test print file. If you have selected NFC, hold the Android device over the NFC antenna of the printer. When the printer has received the print data, the printer will start the test printing with the selected test print file.
Page 124: Send Sbpl
Send SBPL This function allows users to send SBPL commands to the selected printer and receive response from the printer. • You need to connect the printer before you can send SBPL command. 1. On the Home page, tap the [Send SBPL] icon. The [Send SBPL] screen opens, showing the [Select Printer Interface] dialog.
Page 125 ◦ [NFC] 3. If you selected [TCPIP] or [Bluetooth], continue to set the [Select Mode] and [Mode Settings] options. Tap the drop-down list to select the options or tap on the text box if prompted, to enter the address. If you selected [NFC] in step 2, proceed to step 4. 4.
Page 126 5. On the [Send SBPL] screen, you can enter the SBPL command on the textbox, attach a SBPL command file, and send them to the printer. Various Functions on the Send SBPL Screen Sending the SBPL Command File to the Printer...
Page 127: Various Functions On The Send Sbpl Screen
Various Functions on the Send SBPL Screen Explanation of the Buttons on the [Send SBPL] Screen [Send] Tap to send the SBPL command as shown on the textbox to the selected printer. [Query] Tap to send the query SBPL command as shown on the textbox to the selected printer. After the query command is sent to the printer, the printer will return a response in ASCII formats on the [Received] textbox.
Page 128: Entering The Sbpl Command Manually And Sending The Command To The Printer
Entering the SBPL Command Manually and Sending the Command to the Printer 1. Tap the textbox on the [Send SBPL] section. The [Edit SBPL Command] dialog is shown. 2. Tap the textbox on the dialog and enter your SBPL command.
Page 129 You can scroll and select the desired command code to enter to the textbox. 3. Tap [Confirm] when you have finished entering the command. The [Edit SBPL Command] dialog closes. 4. Tap [Send] to send the command to the selected printer. If you require a returned data from the printer, tap [Query] to send the command.
Page 130 The printer will return a response in ASCII formats on the [Received] textbox.
Page 131: Sending The Sbpl Command File To The Printer
Sending the SBPL Command File to the Printer 1. Tap [Attach a file]. 2. On the file manager screen, tap to select the desired SBPL command file to be sent to the printer. The file should be in .txt format.
Page 132 The content of the selected SBPL command file is shown on the textbox. Tap the textbox if you required to edit the command. 3. Tap [Send] to send the command to the selected printer. If you required a returned data from the printer, tap [Query] to send the command.
Page 133: Contact Us
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