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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Mobile Printer...
  • Page 2 • iOS is a trademark or a registered trademark of Cisco Corporation in the U.S. or other countries, and used based on the license. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Any use of Bluetooth word mark and logos by SATO Corporation is under license agreement with the Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Approval

    Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Any use of Bluetooth word mark and logos by SATO Corporation is under license agreement with the Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.6 LED Lighting Pattern ......................27 1.6.1 Normal Mode ..........................28 1.6.2 Energy Saving Mode .........................29 1.7 Dispenser Mode (PW208NX only) ..................30 1.7.1 Switching to the Dispenser Mode ....................30 1.7.2 Switching Mode from the Dispenser Mode................31 2 Starting Up the Printer .....................32 2.1 Printer Startup and Power Off ..................32...
  • Page 5 4 Optional Accessories .....................140 5 Cleaning the Printer ....................141 Platen Roller ............................141 Print Head ............................141 Media Guide ............................141 6 Basic Specifications....................142 6.1 Printer Specifications ....................142 6.2 Media Specifications .....................147 6.3 Charging Cradle (Optional) Specifications ..............148 7 Support ........................149 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 6: Precautions On Safety

    “Must not be done”. The pictograph includes a specified prohibited symbol (for example, the left symbol means “Disassembly prohibited”). pictograph means “Must be done”. The pictograph includes a specified mandate action symbol (for example, the left symbol means “Disconnect the power plug from the outlet”). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 7 • If the power cord becomes damaged (core is exposed, wires broken, etc.), contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Using the power cord in this condition could cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 8 • If the AC adapter is damaged (the wires exposed or broken), contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. If you operate the product in this condition, it may cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 ■ Handling an AC adapter (Optional) when moving • On the occasion of carrying, first disconnect an AC adapter from the outlet. If an AC adapter is not disconnected, it may be damaged, which may cause a fire or electric shock. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 10 • When not using the product for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet to maintain safety. ■ During maintenance and cleaning • When maintaining and cleaning the product, remove the battery pack from the product and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet to maintain safety. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 11 Do not disassemble or modify the battery. When charging the battery as fitted in the product, use an AC adapter specified by SATO Corporation. Do not place the battery in fire, or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 12 40%, then remove the battery from the product and store it in a cool room with low humidity. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 13: Precautions For Handling

    Do not supply power near from a heater or refrigerator. • Do not supply power from the power source near an electrical device that requires a measurable amount of power. Voltage reduction may cause malfunction or defect. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Safety Precautions Checking the Supplied Accessories Check the supplied accessories. If there are missing items, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Battery Global Warranty BD Address sticker Program leaflet Belt clip (One pair) Quick Guide (PW208NX only) Download Guide...

  • Page 15: Before You Start

     Cover open button  Status LED indicator  Dispenser mode switch lever  Display (PW208NX only) (Power) button   Top cover  Battery level LED indicator  Battery cover (Media feed/Enter) button  (Print/Select) button  Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 16  Platen roller (Consumables)  DC input connector (AC power connector)  Media sensors  USB connector  Media guide (PW208NX only)  NFC internal antenna  Cutter  Charging terminal for a Charging Cradle (Optional) When the printer is shipped from the factory, a ...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Open the battery cover (). ① ② Insert the battery. Insert the battery from the metal side. Close the cover. Close the battery cover (). Slide the lever of the battery cover with the battery cover pressed shut (). ② ① Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 18: Charging With Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Cradle for charging four printers simultaneously page 140).  This section describes how to use the 1Bay charging cradle to charge the printer. Remove the black protective seal labeled “CRADLE ACCESS” affixed to the bottom of the printer. Protective seal Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 19 Remove the printer while holding the Release button on the charging cradle pressed. Release button • Place the charging cradle in a location where it won’t be exposed to water drops. If a terminal gets wet, it could cause a fire or electric shock. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 20 • If a "No battery" error occurs with the battery installed in the printer, replace the battery. To perform internal inspections, adjustments, and repairs, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. • If the printer is powered down during printing using a deteriorated battery and cannot be restarted, replace the battery.

  • Page 21: Charging With Battery Charger (Optional)

    • Do not keep the battery fully charged. The battery may become deteriorated. • Do not keep the battery in high temperature. The battery may become deteriorated. • For how to use the battery charger, refer to the manual of the battery charger. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 22: Loading The Media

    1.3 Loading the Media • When loading the media, be careful not to get cut your finger with the cutter. ② Use only the supply products specified by SATO. ① Before use, check the printer operations with the media to be used.

  • Page 23: Display

    This display appears in settings mode. ①  Shows the type of setting menu. ②  Shows the items to be set. ③  Shows the current setting value. For details of display contents, see “2.4 Settings Modes” page 37).  Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 24: Icon

    Printer has paused printing. (offline) Printer is waiting for the printed media to be dispensed.  This item is displayed only if the Dispenser mode page 30) (PW208NX only) or Linerless  in the Print mode page 52) (page 51) is selected.
  • Page 25 This item is displayed only if the printer is wireless LAN model. This item is displayed when the USB memory is connected to the printer. NFC is enabled. NFC is disabled. : Large icon is not displayed. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 26 The battery cannot be charged since the temperature inside the printer is too high or low. When appears, it is the time to replace the battery. For details on Eco Charge function, see “Eco Charge” in “2.6.3. Battery menu”  page 88). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 27 Indicates the time to change the print head or platen roller. For setting changing interval, see  “Notifications” of the “2.6.5 System Menu” page 99). For details on notifications, see “3.4 Notifications”  page 139). For replacing the print head or platen roller, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 28: Error Icon

    The media runs out. Media size error is detected. Print head error is detected. Command error is detected. CRC error is detected. The temperature of the print head, the printer, or the motor has exceeded the tolerance range. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 29 The battery is being charged with low battery status. Battery deterioration is detected. Battery-related error (battery not inserted, battery deterioration, battery irregularities) is detected. The media has jammed. For details on errors, see “3.2 Error List” page 131).  Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 30: Led Lighting Pattern

    Interval of lighting and flashing flashing patterns ● ○ Unlit Flashing 400 ms lit, 400 ms unlit Flashing with short Short 200 ms lit, 200 ms unlit interval Flashing with long Long 100 ms lit, 1500 ms unlit interval Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 31: Normal Mode

    – Less than 40% ● ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ Not installed –: Differs depending on the printer status *1: Error 1043 “Low battery” status *2: Error 1059 “Charging” status *3: Error 1060 “No battery" status Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 32: Energy Saving Mode

    Long 40% or more, ● ○ Blue Long less than 70% ○ ○ Less than 40% Blue Long Not installed *1: Error 1043 “Low battery” status *2: Error 1059 “Charging” status *3: Error 1060 “No battery” status Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 33: Dispenser Mode (Pw208Nx Only)

    1.7.1 Switching to the Dispenser Mode • When setting up the dispenser unit, be careful not to get cut your finger with the cutter. Use only the supply products specified by SATO. ② Before use, check the printer operations with the media to be used.

  • Page 34: Switching Mode From The Dispenser Mode

    ① Put back the dispenser unit in its original ① ② place. Push down the both sides of the dispenser unit so that they become even (). ② Slide the dispenser unit forward until it clicks (). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 35: Starting Up The Printer

    Large Icon display Normal display When Disabled is selected in Online Startup  page 64), “Offline” (only in normal display) and the icon are displayed. Press button to switch to the print (online) screen. Large Icon display Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 36: Printer Power Off

    “Do not remove battery” appears. Power-off is in progress. Wait until the red status LED indicator lights off with a beep, and display disappears. Depending on the communication connection status, the time for displaying this screen may be longer. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 37: Normal Mode

    “Reprint” of “2.6.1 Printing Menu”  page 66). In Printing screen: When Dispense Mode is set to Manual, the printer starts printing the new job. For the Dispenser Mode setting, see “Dispenser Mode” of “2.6.1 Printing Menu”  page 67). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 38: Offline (Stop) And Pause (Stop Printing)

    Screen while the received print data is being cleared. Button name and button pressing Screen and printer operation Changes to the offline (stop) screen without clearing print data. Clears the print data and changes to the offline (stop) screen. Offline (stop) screen Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 39: Adjustment Mode

    For details on each setting screen, see “Adjustments” of “2.6.1 Printing Menu”(  page 63). For detailed procedure to input values in the setting screen, see “2.4.4 Setting Screen (Value Input)” page 40).  Return to the offset adjustments. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 40: Settings Mode

     page 35). Log in to the settings mode. When you press and hold the button and button simultaneously for 2 seconds or more in the offline (stop) screen, the screen changes to the settings mode screen. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 41: Operations In Settings Mode Screens

    Moves to the next Length setting screen. setting item. For detailed procedure to input values in the setting screen, see “2.4.4 Setting Screen (Value Input)” page 40), and “2.4.5 Setting Screen (Setting Item)” page 41).   Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 42: Identifying The Submenus

     Setting items currently selected  Current setting value Shows the submenu currently selected. Shows the current setting value of the selected submenu.  > mark This item is displayed when a submenu exists on the next layer. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 43: Setting Screen (Value Input)

    Setting screen Changes the value by +1 or by one step. * In the case of the maximum value, returns to the Sign : Toggles minimum value. + and –. Submenu Sign Leftmost digit Rightmost digit Submenu Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 44: Setting Screen (Setting Item)

     Cursor  Shows the currently selected item.   V mark This item is displayed when there is a next setting item.   Check mark Shows the current setting item. Screen Transition Setting screen Submenu Submenu Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 45: Settings Menu Tree Structure

    Click on the items in blue to link directly to the details of the selected items. Wi-Fi Direct Submenu Wi-Fi Direct Printing Submenu Label Length Label Width Auto Measure Speed Print Mode Sensor Type Peeling Setting Backfeed (PW208NX only) Sensor Type DarknessRng (Darkness Range) Darkness Imaging Vertical Horizontal Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 46 Submenu Advanced Calibrate Auto-Calibration Gap Sensor Emission Level (PW208NX (PW208NX only) only) Receiving Level (PW208NX only) Slice Level (PW208NX only) I-Mark Sensor Emission Level Receiving Level Slice Level Head Check Head Chk Mode Every Page Chk Media size Adjustments Offset...
  • Page 47 Passphrase SSID Hidden SSID Mode Channel Security WEP Conf. Authentication Key Index WPA Conf. WPA Authentication EAP Conf. EAP Conf. EAP Mode Inner Method Inner Method Inner Method Username Anon.Outer ID Verify Server Cert. PAC Auto Provisioning Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 48 BD Address Firm Version Host BD Addr IAP Ready iOS Reconnect Authentication Give BD Address IO Compatible CRC Mode Flow Control I/F Enable Ignore CR/LF Ignore CAN/DLE Battery Submenu Health Cycle Counts Eco Charge Full Charge P-Off Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 49 Show Error Standard Code Orientation Font Settings Zero Slash Kanji Kanji Set Character Code Kanji Style Proportional Code Page € Compatible CODE128(C) Call Font/Log QTY Timing Character Pitch SZPL Label Shift Caret Delimiter Tilde Clock Format Default Font Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 50 Head Counter Change Platen Change Platen Platen Interval Platen Counter Sound Error Sound Energy Saving Sleep Timeout Auto Power-Off Show Total Cnt Show Large Icons Password Password Enable Install Security NFC Security Change Pwd admin manager level1 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 51 Print Label Length Pitch Offset Darkness Adjust HEX-Dump Hex Dump Mode Buffer Dump Log Files Remove Print Reset Select Data Data & Settings Settings Service Factory Wi-Fi Site Survey SiteSurveyDisp. (PW208NX only : SiteSurveyPrint Wireless LAN model) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 52 IPv6 address (Wireless LAN model) Wi-Fi MAC (Wireless LAN model) Wi-Fi Region (Wireless LAN model) Wi-Fi Status (Wireless LAN model) Wi-Fi Direct SSID (Wireless LAN Role model & Wi-Fi Device Address Direct connection) IP Address Passphrase Wi-Fi Version (Wireless LAN model) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 53: Details Of The Settings Menu Screen

    Set the label size to a value that includes the liner. Label Width Printing > Label Width Set the width of media. Initial value : 440 dots Setting range : 1 to 440 dots Note Set the label size to a value that includes the liner. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 54 • The actual print speed may vary depending on the battery capacity, environment, or print layout. • If the print mode is set to Dispenser mode ( page 30), the print speed is limited to the maximum 4 ips (inches/sec). (PW208NX only) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 55 When the dispenser unit is set ready for dispenser print ( page 30), the print mode automatically switches to the Dispenser mode. (PW208NX only) Dispenser : The liner is peeled from the printed sheet of media. Once the printed sheet has been removed, the next sheet of media is set at the position for printing.
  • Page 56 Set the type of media pitch sensor to be used. Initial setting : I-Mark Setting options : None, I-Mark, Gap (PW208NX only: In Tear-Off or Continuous print mode) I-Mark : Use the reflective type sensor to detect the reference position (I-mark) on the media.
  • Page 57 Offset the print position in the horizontal direction. Media feed direction Printing position Vertical direction (–) Vertical direction 40 dots (5 mm) Printing Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal direction position after direction (–) direction (+) 80 dots (10 mm) adjustment Vertical direction (+) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 58 Set the print position by setting how many dots are apart from the print reference point horizontally. + and – indicate the directions to shift. Initial value : 0 dot Setting range : –300 to 300 dots Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 59 (PW208NX only) Prioritize Set which takes priority, printer setting or command setting. Reprint Enable or disable the reprint function. Print End Pos. Set the print end position of media. (Print End Position) Dispenser Mode Set the dispenser motion. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 60 Perform auto-calibration for the selected media sensor. Initial setting : Gap + I-Mark (PW208NX) / I-Mark (PW208mNX) Setting options: Gap + I-Mark , Gap, I-Mark (PW208NX) / I-Mark (PW208mNX) Gap + I-Mark: Adjust both Gap sensor and I-Mark sensor automatically.
  • Page 61 Starting Up the Printer Gap Sensor (PW208NX only) Printing > Advanced > Calibrate > Gap Sensor Adjust the Gap sensor level manually. The adjustment reference values are as follows: : 0.5 V or less High-Low : 1.0 V or more...
  • Page 62 Starting Up the Printer Receiving Level (PW208NX only) Printing > Advanced > Calibrate > Gap Sensor > Receiving Level Adjust the Gap sensor receiving level. Receive : Initial value : 62 : Setting range : 0 to 127 Slice Level (PW208NX only) Printing >...
  • Page 63 8. Press the button to decide the value. Emission Level Printing > Advanced > Calibrate > I-Mark Sensor > Emission Level Adjust the I-Mark sensor emission level. Emit : Initial value : Setting range : 0 to 3 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 64 This function does not guarantee barcode readability. Check barcode readability regularly. (Failure to print does not necessarily correspond to functioning of the head check.) Check the label printed after head error is generated by scanning the printed barcode. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 65 This item is displayed only if Sensor Type is set to Gap or I-Mark. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled: Enable the Chk Media size function. Disabled: Disable the Chk Media size function. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 66 Set an offset value + to move the print position opposite the feed direction and value – to move the print position in the feed direction. Initial value : 0 dot Setting range : –30 to 30 dots Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 67 (online) screen. Disabled: The offline (stop) screen is displayed after the printer recovers from an error. Even if you manually switch to the printing (online) screen, the printer does not feed the media by one sheet. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 68 About Finisher Feed amount Finisher Feed refers to the moving distance from the printer head to the stop position on each mode. Paper End (PW208NX only) Printing > Advanced > Paper End Select the sensor for detecting the paper end.
  • Page 69 • When the sensor type is set to None, the function of the print end position becomes enabled. • The media stops at the position of the print stop position added with the value specified as the print end position. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 70 : Auto (PW208NX) None (PW208mNX) Setting options : Auto (PW208NX only), Manual (PW208mNX only), None Auto: When the print mode is set to Linerless or Dispenser (PW208NX only) For PW208mNX: ( page 30), the printer starts next printing automatically after the printed media is removed.

  • Page 71: Interface Menu

    Set to ignore CR/LF codes. Ignore CAN/DLE Set to ignore CAN/DLE codes. Network (PW208NX only: Wireless LAN model) Interface > Network To use the wireless LAN for the interface between the host and the printer, set the following setting items: Settings Set up the wireless LAN.
  • Page 72 While “Save Setting?” is displayed, press button to enable the input value in each setting screen. When you press button or power off the printer before the Wi- Fi screen is displayed, the input content is canceled. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 73 This item is not displayed when Wi-Fi Direct is selected. Initial setting : DHCP Setting options : DHCP, Static DHCP : Automatically retrieve the IP address, gateway and subnet mask from the DHCP server. Static : Manually set the IP address, gateway and subnet mask. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 74 DHCP server is displayed on the screen. If you have selected Static in the Mode menu, set the default gateway address. Initial value : 000.000.000.000 Setting range : 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 75 If you have selected Auto or DHCP in the Mode menu, the prefix length is displayed. If you have selected Static in the Mode menu, the prefix length is selected and set. Initial value : 64 Setting range : 1 to 128 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 76 Button (PBC) Set the wireless LAN connection using the push button method. Set the wireless LAN connection using the PIN code method. Note Refer to the manual of the wireless LAN access point device for its operation. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 77 LAN displayed alternately on the screen. 3. When the connection to the access point is established, “Successfully configured” appears on the screen. Note If the connection to the access point is failed, “Failed to find the Access Point” appears on the screen. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 78 3. Follow the instructions of the printer or the device you want to connect, complete the connection. Note You can connect to the maximum of 10 devices. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 79 Interface > Network > Settings > Wi-Fi > SSID Display or set the SSID. Search and set the connectable devices. If no connectable devices are found, SSID is displayed. Initial setting : SATO_PRINTER (The printer’s SSID is displayed.) Setting options : Shows connectable devices. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 80 To display the WEP authentication if you have selected WEP in the Security menu, the setting items are as follows: Authentication Shows the WEP authentication method. You cannot change the setting. Key Index Shows the WEP Key Index. You cannot change the setting. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 81 Interface > Network > Services To set the port for connection, LPD or FTP, the setting items are as follows: Ports Set the ports numbers. Set up the functions for LPD. Set up the functions for FTP. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 82 Set the port number for Port3. Port 1 and port 2 must be set to different values. Initial value : 9100 Setting range : 1-1023, 1026-65535 Note We recommend that you set 1024 or larger value for a port number. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 83 Disable the DNS Lookup function. Interface > Network > Services > FTP Set up the functions for FTP. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled: Enable the functions for FTP. Disabled: Disable the functions for FTP. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 84 Set the additional ARP announcement. Periodic Set the periodic timing for ARP announcement. Additional Interface > Network > Advanced > ARP Announce > Additional Set the additional ARP announcement. Initial setting : Enabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 85 If you set the item to 0, the interval of announcement is set to off. Interface > USB Set the USB connection. Flow Control Set the communication protocol. Flow Control Interface > USB > Flow Control Set the communication protocol. Initial setting : Status4 Setting options : Status4, None Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 86 When enabled, the BD address is added to the printer device name. IO Compatible Set the authentication process in Secure Simple Pairing. CRC Mode Set up the CRC check function when Bluetooth function is enabled. Flow Control Set the communication protocol when Bluetooth function is enabled. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 87 Secure Simple Pairing is the pairing system that operates when the Level 4 is selected as the Bluetooth authentication level. By using the Secure Simple Pairing, simpler and safer pairing is possible. Note Secure Simple Pairing can be set only on the Online or Offline screen. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 88 Set to a value that is higher than the PSW communication parameter setting value. Initial value : 144 Setting range : 18 to 4096 Note The setting is even only. When you set an odd number, the printer operates the value of the set odd number minus 1. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 89 : Enable the CRC function. Disabled : Disable the CRC function. Flow Control Interface >Bluetooth > Flow Control Set the communication protocol when Enable is set to Enabled. Initial setting : Status4 Setting options : Status3, Status4, None Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 90 Interface > Ignore CAN/DLE Ignore or acknowledge the CAN/DLE code of the received data. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Ignore the CAN/DLE code. Disabled : Do not ignore the CAN/DLE code. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 91: Battery Menu

    Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Enable the Eco Charge function. Disabled : Disable the Eco Charge function. Note When using the printer being set on the charging cradle, Enabled is recommended. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 92 • When the temperature in the printer exceeds the tolerance range (error 1065). • When an AC adapter is removed. Note When using the printer being set on the charging cradle, set Full Charge P-Off to Disabled. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 93: Applications Menu

    Set when you use the SPOS printer command. SBPL Applications > SBPL To use SBPL as the printer command, set the following items: * For details of SBPL commands, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Show Error Enable or disable the command error indication.
  • Page 94 (/). Kanji Set the kanji code to be used. Proportional Set the proportional character pitch (width) for printing. Code Page Set the code page to be used. € Set the code of the European currency symbol. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 95 : KSC5601 Setting options When set to JP-JISX0208 : JIS, SJIS, UTF-16 When set to JP-JISX0213 : SJIS, UTF-16 When set to GB18030 : GB18030 When set to BIG5 : BIG5 When set to KSC5601 : KSC5601 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 96 866, 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1257, 869, X201 € Applications > SBPL > Font Settings > € Set the code of the European currency symbol. Initial setting : d5 Setting options : 0 to ff (hexadecimal) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 97 : QTY is updated after the printer completes printing. Disabled : QTY is updated after the operation is complete when the Mode is Dispenser or Tear-Off. Even after the printer does not print because of an error, QTY is updated. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 98 Applications > SZPL > Label > Shift Set the shift offset position of the label. The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the printer. Initial value Setting range : –440 to 0 to +440 dots Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 99 Setting range : 0 to 255 Clock Format Applications > SZPL > Clock Format Set the date format. Initial value : (none) Setting range : (none), MM/DD/YY (24-hour clock), MM/DD/YY (12-hour clock), DD/MM/YY (24-hour clock), DD/MM/YY (12-hour clock) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 100 Starting Up the Printer Default Font Applications > SZPL > Default Font Select a default font from the list for when printing using a multilingual font contained in the printer. Initial value : (none) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 101: System Menu

    Initial setting : English, US Setting options : Japanese, English, US Unit System > Regional > Unit Set the unit of length for indication on the display. Initial setting : dot Setting options : dot, in (inch), mm Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 102 System > Notifications > Clean Head > Clean Head Enable or disable the notification function about when the print head needs to be cleaned. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Enable the notification function. Disabled : Disable the notification function. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 103 System > Notifications > Change Head > Change Head Enable or disable the notification function about when the print head needs to be replaced. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Enable the notification function. Disabled : Disable the notification function. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 104 System > Notifications > Change Platen> Change Platen Enable or disable the notification function about when the platen roller needs to be replaced. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Enable the notification function. Disabled : Disable the notification function. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 105 Set the buzzer sound. Error Sound Set the buzzer volume for the error sound. Error Sound System > Sound > Error Sound Set the buzzer volume for the error sound. Initial setting : Enabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 106 However, if you move the printer temporarily outside the access point range, the printer is disconnected with the wireless LAN connection. To establish the wireless LAN connection again, press any button to release the Sleep Timeout mode. (Wireless LAN model) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 107 Disabled : Disable the indication of the total print count. Note When you power off the printer, the count resets to 0. Show Large Icons System > Show Large Icons Enable or disable the large icons display. Initial setting : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 108 : Disabled Setting options : Enabled, Disabled Enabled : Enable the password setting. Disabled : Disable the password setting. Note The default password is 0310. You can change the password in Password > Change Pwd > level1. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 109 None : No security setting is made. : The confirmation message is shown before the settings are Confirm written to the NFC interface. : You need to enter the password when writing to the NFC Password interface. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 110 If you have forgotten the customized password, you can reset it back to the default password. 1. Power off the printer, and then power on the printer. 2. When the SATO logo is displayed on the screen, press and hold the button and button simultaneously, and then release the buttons when a buzzer sounds.

  • Page 111: Tools Menu

    Set the HEX-Dump mode and how to manage the received buffer data and log files. Reset Initialize printer settings. Service These are the setting items for service. Strictly for SATO authorized service personnel use. Factory These are the setting items for service. Strictly for SATO authorized service personnel use.
  • Page 112 Configure List menu, Configure QR menu and Paper Sensor menu. • The values of Pitch, Offset and Darkness Adjust set in the BD Address menu are reflected to the same item settings in the Adjustment mode ( page 63). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 113 Configure List menu, Configure QR menu and Paper Sensor menu. • The values of Pitch, Offset and Darkness Adjust set in the Factory menu are reflected to the same item settings in the Adjustment mode ( page 63). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 114 BD Address menu, Factory menu, Configure QR menu and Paper Sensor menu. • The values of Pitch, Offset and Darkness Adjust set in the Configure List menu are reflected to the same item settings in the Adjustment mode ( page 63). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 115 BD Address menu, Factory menu, Configure List menu and Paper Sensor menu. • The values of Pitch, Offset and Darkness Adjust set in the Configure QR menu are reflected to the same item settings in the Adjustment mode ( page 63). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 116 BD Address menu, Factory menu, Configure List menu and Configure QR menu. • The values of Pitch, Offset and Darkness Adjust set in the Paper Sensor menu are reflected to the same item settings in the Adjustment mode ( page 63). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 117 • USB00xx.bin: Received data through USB. • When the received data size reaches to 1024 KB or the status without receiving data lasts for 60 seconds, the file is saved. • You can print or delete files from the Log Files menu. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 118 1. Select the file type you want to delete. • buff/: The buffer data saved after you perform the Buffer Dump. • hexdump/: The received data created through Hex Dump Mode. 2. Select the file you want to delete. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 119 It is generally not necessary to perform the initialization. Doing so could change the print conditions. Data Tools > Reset > Select > Data Initialize the data saved in the printer. The data to be initialized are the fonts and graphics registered in the printer. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 120 : Initialize the setting values in the Interface menu. Printing : Initialize the setting values in the Printing menu. Note For the initial value for each setting item, see “2.7 List of Initial Value” ( page 122). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 121 Starting Up the Printer Wi-Fi Site Survey (PW208NX only : Wireless LAN model) Tools > Wi-Fi Site Survey Make a survey of the wave strength for each access point and display or print the survey results. SiteSurveyDisp. SiteSurveyPrint Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 122: Information Menu

    Shows the information and version of this printer. Name Shows the name of the build version. Date Shows the date of the build version. Checksum Shows the checksum of the build version. Kernel Version Shows the kernel version. Boot Version Shows the boot version. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 123 Information > Sensor Module > Boot Shows the information about the boot firmware of this printer as follows: Name Shows the Boot firmware name. Release Date Shows the Boot firmware release date. Checksum Shows the Boot firmware checksum. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 124 Wi-Fi Direct. SSID Shows the SSID. Role Shows the Wi-Fi Direct connection status with the following item: GO: Group Owner Device Address Shows the device address. IP Address Shows the IP Address. Passphrase Shows the passphrase. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 125: List Of Initial Value

    Disabled ○ ○ Speed 4 ips (inches/sec) ○ ○ Print Mode Tear-Off PW208NX: I-Mark Sensor Type ○ ○ PW208mNX: None Peeling Setting (PW208NX only) – – – ○ ○ Backfeed Before Sensor Type I-Mark – – ○ ○ Darkness Range ○...
  • Page 126 Feed After Error Disabled ○ ○ Feed At P-On Disabled ○ ○ Finisher Feed 0 dot ○ ○ Paper End Sensor (PW208NX only) Using I-mark: ○ ○ Prioritize Commands ○ ○ Reprint Disabled ○ ○ Print End Pos. (Print End Position)

  • Page 127: Interface Menu

    Yes/comm Yes/comm Security None Yes/comm Yes/comm WEP Conf. – – Authentication Open System Yes/comm Yes/comm Key Index Yes/comm Yes/comm *: These settings and values of communications settings in usable status are not reset when performing Factory reset. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 128 Yes/comm Advanced – – – ARP Announce – – – Additional Enabled Yes/comm Yes/comm Periodic 300 sec. Yes/comm Yes/comm *: These settings and values of communications settings in usable status are not reset when performing Factory reset. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 129 Yes/comm – – – I/F Enable Enabled Yes/comm Yes/comm Ignore CR/LF Disabled Yes/comm Yes/comm Ignore CAN/DLE Disabled Yes/comm Yes/comm *: These settings and values of communications settings in usable status are not reset when performing Factory reset. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 130: Battery Menu

    Disabled SZPL – – – Label – – – ○ ○ Shift 0 dot ○ ○ 0 dot ○ ○ Caret 94 (^) ○ ○ Delimiter 44(,) ○ ○ Tilde 1266 (~) ○ ○ Clock Format (none) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 131: System Menu

    ○ ○ Show Total Cnt Disabled ○ ○ Show Large Icons Disabled Password – – – Password Enable Disabled ○ ○ Install Security Disabled ○ ○ NFC Security None Change Pwd – – – level 1 0310 Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 132: Tools Menu

    800 dot Pitch 0 dot Offset 0 dot Darkness Adjust Paper Sensor – – – ○ ○ Label Length 800 dot Pitch 0 dot Offset 0 dot Darkness Adjust HEX-Dump – ○ ○ Hex Dump Mode Disabled Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    3.1.2 Status LED Indicator In the error message mode, the status LED indicator lights in red. Status LED indicator 3.1.3 Error Buzzer Sound When an error occurs, a long buzzer sounds once, or a short buzzer sounds three times. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 134: Error List

    3) Contact your loaded correctly. Open the cover SATO reseller or 3) Pitch sensor has technical support and load the media an error. center. correctly. * : For details on error messages, see “3.1.1 Error Messages” ( page 130). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 135 SATO reseller or “Caaa:<bb>cc”, see technical support “3.2.1 How to See center. the Command Error Information” ( page 136) * : For details on error messages, see “3.1.1 Error Messages” ( page 130). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 136 Power off the printer. 1) Bluetooth module 1) Contact your is defective. SATO reseller or technical support Contact your SATO center. reseller or technical support center. * : For details on error messages, see “3.1.1 Error Messages” ( page 130). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 137 1) You cannot power 2) Power off the printer complete. off the printer after charging is during charging. complete. Wait until charging is complete. * : For details on error messages, see “3.1.1 Error Messages” ( page 130). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 138 (The battery is The settings are 2) Check the disconnected or initialized. settings. other problem exists.) * : For details on error messages, see “3.1.1 Error Messages” ( page 130). Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 139: How To See The Command Error Information

    C006: [ESC]Z In this case, C002 is the location of the error. Error command name The command name is shown in “<bb>”. An error is detected in the command name. A one-byte command name is left aligned. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 140 The specified print start position is outside the printable area. The printing image is outside the printable area. (Barcode only) The QR code that cannot be generated is specified. Improper ETX is received after STX has been received. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 141: List Of Warning Icons

    During the authentication with iOS in process, do not power off the printer or remove the battery. Authentication chip 1) Bluetooth connection with 1) Contact your SATO reseller or malfunction iOS cannot be established technical support center. because of mulfunction in authentication chip.

  • Page 142: Notifications

    “5 Cleaning the Printer” not cleared: For setting the interval to  page 141). Press the notify the print head cleaning, button. see “Head Interval” of “ Clean When the counter is  Head” page 100). cleared: Press the button. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 143: Optional Accessories

    4 Optional Accessories For purchasing the cleaning liquid for the printer, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Battery AC Adapter Battery Charger • 1ch Battery Charger Charging Cradle • 1Bay Charging Cradle • 4Bay Charging Cradle Carrying Case...

  • Page 144: Cleaning The Printer

    Use the cotton cloth dabbed with cleaning liquid* to clean the media guide softly. * Cleaning liquid for the printer is optional. For purchasing the cleaning liquid for the printer, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 145: Basic Specifications

    : Continuous printing time 2 minutes. / Resting time 6 minutes.** * The charge-discharge cycle and charging time may vary depending on usage environment. ** The continuous printing time and resting time may vary depending on usage environment. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 146 Button: Power, Level Adjustments Print Darkness Adjustment, Print Position Adjustment, Stop Position Adjustment Media Length Detection Sensor I-mark Sensor (Reflective Type), Gap Sensor (Transmissive Type: PW208NX only) Barcode UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN/EAN, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GS1-128(UCC/EAN128), CODABAR (NW-7), ITF, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Customer Barcode,...
  • Page 147 Kanji : 24 × 24 dots (JIS Level s1 to 4, Gothic) Kanji : 32 × 32 dots (JIS Level s1 to 4, Gothic) Kanji : 40 × 40 dots (JIS Level s1 to 4, Gothic) * Japanese (JIS0213 Compatible) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...
  • Page 148 Outline Fonts Helvetica Outline Fonts JIS0208-Compatible Kanji Outline Fonts Rasterized Fonts SATO CG Sleek SATO CG Stream SATO 0 SATO Alpha Bold Condensed SATO Beta Bold Italic SATO Folio Bold SATO Futura Medium Condensed SATO Gamma SATO OCR-A SATO OCR-B...
  • Page 149  Serial Number Self-diagnosis Functions  Broken Head Element Check  Head Open Detection  Paper End Detection  Kanji Data Check  Sensor Error Detection  Command Error Detection  Machine Error Detection  Communication Error Detection Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 150: Media Specifications

    * ( ): Liner size is included. * ( ): Liner size is included. * For Linerless media, you should make the proper settings of the printer to match your print layout conditions. For details, contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 151: Charging Cradle (Optional) Specifications

    AC100 to 240 V Input Voltage 50 Hz-60 Hz (AC adapter) Output Voltage DC10V +1.0V / –0.0V 1.9A DC12V +0.6V / –0.60V 5A Charging time Approximately 3 hours ATS018T-A100N LTE65ES-S2-3 AC adapter (Optional) (Adaptec Technology) (Li Tone Electronics) Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

  • Page 152: Support

    7 Support SATO provides maintenance support to ensure reliable operation of your printer. Contact Contact your SATO reseller or technical support center for repairs. Extensive contact information for worldwide SATO operations can be found on the Internet at www.satoworldwide.com Mobile printer PW208NX/PW208mNX...

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