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SATO MB200i Operator's Manual

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MB200i
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Operator's Manual
PN 9001144B

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  • Page 1 MB200i Direct Thermal Printer Operator’s Manual PN 9001144B...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of SATO International. The materials in this document are provided for general information and are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Display diagrams within this instruction manual are present to prevent possible property damage or physical injury. The displays and their meanings are illustrated in the following pages. Please take time to read and understand the content. Indicates mishandling may Warning result in physical injury, death, and/or property damage.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions Explanation of hazard symbols The content within the triangle illustrates specific hazards. In this case, Example the sign on the right means ‘beware of electric shock’. The content within the circle illustrates a specific prohibition. In this Example case the sign on the right means ‘disassembly prohibited’.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Warnings Liquids Warning Do not place liquids or small metallic objects near the printer. Should any of these fall into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact the nearest dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of fire or electric shock. Foreign Matter Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable objects into the openings of the printer (such as outlets for...
  • Page 6 Warning Warnings Abnormal Conditions Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or strange odors increases the risk of fire or electric shocks. Immediately turn off the power and contact the nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to service the printer by yourself.
  • Page 7 Warning Warnings Power Supply Precautions • Use only the specified voltage with the specified battery charger. • Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack except for the specified type. Doing so can rupture the battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric shocks.

  • Page 8: Cautions

    Cautions Location Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high humidity or dew. If condinsation forms inside the printer, immediately power off the printer and do not use until all moisture has dried up. Continued use creates the danger of electric shock or printer damage.
  • Page 9 Warnings Replacing the Battery Pack • Use only specified replacement battery packs. • Ensure the pack is installed in the correct direction to avoid the danger of personal injury or damage to surrounding areas. • After replacing the Lithium ion battery , seal the old battery pack with tape and dispose in accordance with local laws.

  • Page 10: Other Precautions

    Other Precautions Avoid placement in extreme temperatures Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or in locations where the temperature ranges from -15°C to 50°C. When the printer is being transported... The normal vibration encountered during transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the printer or exposure to extreme vibrations.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ..........iii Explanation of hazard symbols ......iv Warnings ............v Cautions ............. viii Replacing the Battery Pack ....... ix Other Precautions ..........x Introduction .......... 1-1 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication ..1-2 Setup ............. 2-1 Unpacking the printer .........
  • Page 12 Interface Specifications ....... 4-1 Cleaning and Maintenance ....5-1 Cleaning the Print Head ........5-1 Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller....5-2 Troubleshooting ........6-1 Basic Specifications and Optional Accesso- ries............7-1 Basic Specifications..........7-1 Optional Accessories .......... 7-7...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic features and operation of the MB200i barcode printer in a short time. Key features: • High speed CPU and printing speed • Long battery life • Supports IRDA (3-wire cooked), RS232 and Bluetooth I/O, and 802.11b interfaces...

  • Page 14: Notes On Bluetooth/Wireless Communication

    Introduction Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication Compliance Statement This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio interference regulations of your country or region. To ensure continued compliance, do not: • Disassemble or modify this product • Remove the certificate label (serial number seal) from this product Use of this product near microwave and/or other wire- less LAN equipment, or where static electricity or radio...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Setup SETUP Unpacking the printer If any component shown here is missing, contact the nearest dealer or service center. Notes: The printer is shipped with the belt holder already installed. Cushioning material may vary for different regions. An external battery charger is available separately or included in the Starter kit.

  • Page 16: Part Names

    Setup Part Names...
  • Page 17 Setup Part Names (cont’d)

  • Page 18: Functions Of Various Parts

    Setup Functions of various parts RS-232C Allows connection to a computer Label Set to meet the size Interface or hand-held device guide of the label used RS-232C Protects the RS-232C connector Label Allows adjustment of the label cover from dust and damage guide guide to fit the width of an adjust dial...

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack With A Charger

    Setup Charging the battery pack with a charger If the printer is purchased with the optional charger, follow the steps below to charge batteries: 1. Connect the charger to the wall. The POWER lamp lights red. 2. Orient the battery pack with its metal contacts facing frontward, then slide it forward into the charger.
  • Page 20 Setup Notes: • If the POWER lamp does not light when plugged in, check the power cord connection. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light at the start of charging, ensure the battery pack is properly inserted into the charger. Also ensure the contacts are clean and undamaged.
  • Page 21 Setup Charging the battery pack from the printer Follow the steps below to charge the supplied battery pack from the printer using an AC Adapter: 1. Remove the printer’s DC input jack cover and connect the charger’s DC output terminal to its connector.

  • Page 22: Using The Battery Pack

    Setup Using the battery pack Power off the printer before removing or replacing the battery. Insertion 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Orient the battery pack so that its metal terminals are facing inward, then insert it while pressing and holding the gray latch.
  • Page 23 Setup Using the battery pack (cont’d) Notes Remove the battery pack only when the STATUS LED is not illuminated. When the printer is powered off, the STATUS LED terminates. Do not remove the battery while the STATUS LED is on, otherwise the information stored in the printer’s memory may not be updated.

  • Page 24: Using The Optional Ac Adapter For Power

    Setup Using the optional AC Adapter for power If the optional AC adapter was purchased, the printer may be operated on AC power instead of with the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Remove printer’s DC input jack cover and plug the AC adapter’s DC output terminal to its connector.
  • Page 25 Setup Using the optional AC Adapter for power Notes (cont’d) A battery pack is unnecessary when an AC adapter is used. If both are being used at the same time, the printer will attempt to charge the battery pack (if not already fully charged).
  • Page 26 Setup Installing the label roll The method of installing label media varies with the print mode chosen - continuous or dispense. 1. Ensure the red platen roller Dispenser unit can be seen. If not, slide the dispenser unit toward its home position by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks.
  • Page 27 Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Open the label guide dial cover and turn the dial till the label guides press loosely against label roll. Manually rotate the media roll to confirm that it moves smoothly. Otherwise paper will not be fed correctly during operation.
  • Page 28 Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) For operating in the Dispense mode, the following media loading procedures apply. 1. Ensure the red platen roller Dispenser can be seen. If not, slide the unit dispenser unit to its home position, by lifting upward on its top edge at the two arrow marks.
  • Page 29 Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Insert the media roll into Ensure that the first label emerges from the bottom the printer and ensure the of the roll. first label emerges from the bottom of the roll. 4. Lift the label guide dial cover upward and turn until the label guides barely makes contact with...
  • Page 30 Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Ensure the leading edge of the media extends beyond the printer by at least 10mm. * When using linerless labels, press the FEED button to advance the media. Then pull the label upward to cut along the perforation.

  • Page 31: Operation And Configuration

    Operation and Configuration OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION After setting up the printer and installing the media in Section 2, the printer can now be properly operated. Turning the printer ON Press and hold the POWER button. When the STATUS LED lights green, release the button.

  • Page 32: Performing A Test Print

    Operation and Configuration Performing a Test Print Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Set the printer’s dipswitch for Test Print mode as shown on pages 4-2 & 4-3. 2. Press and hold the POWER and FEED buttons.

  • Page 33: Printing Via The Rs-232C Interface

    Operation and Configuration Printing via the RS-232C Interface Use the following procedure to print by connecting to a computer or a handheld device through an RS- 232C cable option. 1. Open the cover to expose the RS-232C interface port. 2. Plug one end of the RS232C cable firmly into the port.

  • Page 34: Printing Via The Irda Interface

    Operation and Configuration Printing via the IrDA Interface Use the following procedure to print through IrDA interface. 1. Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of the computer or handheld device. Adjust the printer position so that the center of its IrDA filter projects a 30°...

  • Page 35: Printing Via The Wireless Lan Interface

    SSID, Channel, WLAN mode and security settings; refer to your MIS personnel for details of your existing wireless network settings. The SATO-certified System Integrator/dealer can assist with network setup and provision of necessary software tools. Note...

  • Page 36: Printing Via The Bluetooth Interface

    PIN code and Authentication mode settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the computing device for details on how to set these parameters. These parameters may also be set by a SATO- certified System Integrator/dealer or by using Bluetooth communication software available from a SATO dealer or service center.
  • Page 37 Operation and Configuration Optional LCD screen The Wireless LAN version of the printer is equipped with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and displays the following information: Dispense Mode Manual/Auto status Test Print mode Battery Signal MANU strength strength ONLINE Two-line text QTY:0000 display...
  • Page 38 Operation and Configuration Optional LCD screen (cont’d) Two-line text display: Displays the following: 1) Various status messages: Firmware version, online mode, offline mode, labels remaining in print queue, test print status, default setting, complete, factory clear, press FEED Key, Press PRINT Key, hex dump mode, setup display, adjust LCD, exit, contrast, back light On 2) Warning messages: Cover Open, Paper End,...

  • Page 39: Printing Procedure

    Operation and Configuration Printing Procedure After completing the proper setup and basic configuration procedures, the printer is ready for use. 1. Ensure the host computer is ready to transmit data and the STATUS LED is blinking green. If ONLINE is not displayed on the LCD, press the PRINT button to take the printer ONLINE.
  • Page 40 Operation and Configuration Adjusting printing for linerless labels or journal paper When the media has been torn in the wrong location, proceed as follows. 1. Interrupt printing from the computer or by pressing the PRINT key while in the ONLINE state to take the printer OFFLINE (STATUS LED goes off).
  • Page 41 Operation and Configuration Choosing the Label Dispensing mode You can choose to dispense labels in Continuous Mode and Dispense Mode. In either mode, test printing and online printing are available. You can select Dispense mode for linerless labels by using the printer setting tool. 3-11...

  • Page 42: Configuring Dispense Mode

    Operation and Configuration Configuring Dispense mode Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual Print, as described below. Type Operation Auto Print Prints one label after receiving data and waits for peeling. After peeling a label, automatically prints another label. Manual Prints one label after receiving data and enters offline Print (this...

  • Page 43: Other Printer Modes

    Operation and Configuration Other Printer Modes Available printer modes include Normal, Test Print, Head Check Setting, and Online Command Setting mode. Normal mode STATUS LED behaviour in Normal Mode Operational State STATUS LED LED Action START OF PRINTING Orange Steady ONLINE Green Steady...

  • Page 44: Test Print Mode

    Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Test Print Mode Enter Test Print mode as shown, by using the FEED and POWER buttons. STATUS LED behaviour in Test Print Mode Operational State STATUS LED LED Action ENTERING TEST PRINT MODE Orange Steady START OF TEST PRINT Green...
  • Page 45 Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Head Check Setting Mode Head checking can be applied to one of two areas: the normal print area and the barcode print area. To specify the area subjected to a head check, follow the settings in the table below: Setting Head Check Area (cover must be left open) H.Check setting...
  • Page 46 Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Online Command Compatibility Mode The printer can be set for compatibility with SBPL commands or with the older MB200 commands. Setting Online Command compatibility (cover must be left open) Compatibility DSW-1 DSW-2 DSW-3 DSW-4 Other keys MB200 hold down PRINT...
  • Page 47 However, if adjustments are needed, they can be sent as commands to the printer. Consult with a SATO representative for information on programming the MB200/201i printer, or refer to the Programming Reference guide found on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 48 Operation and Configuration POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Pitch Offset Use the <PO3> Takes effect programming instantly; the value command. is cleared once the power is turned off. Dispense Offset Use the <PO1> Takes effect programming instantly; the value command. is cleared once the power is turned off.

  • Page 49: Interface Specifications

    Interface Specifications INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Through a combination of dipswitch settings and powering on the printer while pressing certain buttons, special functions and features can be enabled or disabled. DIP Switch Other required settings Power ON with Cover Open, Print button held down, FEED button held down –...
  • Page 50 Interface Specifications RS-232C settings Power ON with Cover Closed, PRINT button not held down, FEED button not held down –RS-232C Normal mode Power ON with Cover Closed, PRINT button not held down, FEED button held down – RS-232C User test print mode Power ON with Cover Open, PRINT button held down, FEED button not held down –...

  • Page 51: Printing A Hex Dump

    Interface Specifications Bluetooth/WLAN Settings Power ON with Cover Closed, PRINT button not held down, FEED button not held down – Normal operation mode Power ON with Cover Closed, PRINT button not held down, FEED button held down – Test Print mode Power ON with Cover Open, Print button not held down, FEED button held down –...
  • Page 52 Interface Specifications WARNING: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the host or the printer. This may cause damage to the interface circuitry in the printer/host and is not covered by warranty. Note: Some hosts monitor the Request-To-Send (RTS) signal (pin 4 of 25) to determine if the printer is ready to receive data.

  • Page 53: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Regularly cleaning and maintaining the printer will increase its durability and reliability and reduce unnecessary malfunctions. Regularly perform the following procedures after powering off the printer and removing the battery pack. Cleaning the Print Head Slide the Cover Open/ Close lever to release the cover.

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Platen And Peel Roller

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. Slide the Cover Open/ Close lever to release the cover. If the lever is not accessible, first slide the dispenser unit away by lifting the top edge where the arrow marks are located.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following tables to identify and resolve printer issues. What to do in case of... Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged printing 1. Print head is dirty 1. Clean the print head 2. Roller is dirty 2. Clean the platen and dispense roller (See Section 5: “Cleaning and Maintenance”) Vertical streaking in 1.
  • Page 56 When print head is hotter Cleared when the (Green->off- modes heat than 70°C the print head head temperature >Red->off) protection overheat protection feature drops to 50°C every 1s feature is activated. Not in error. * Contact the nearest dealer or SATO representative for support...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTER- FACE CABLES (OR USE A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE PRINTER OR THE HOST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 59: Basic Specifications And Optional Accesso- Ries

    Prints 4 rolls of thermal labels with (Battery) full charge. (equivalent of 48 m) Continuous printing is permitted (provided print duty is 16% or less.) Drop Specification 2 meters to concrete (all sides flat) Paper thickness 0.064 ~ 0.190 mm (use only SATO- certified paper).
  • Page 60 (28.4 to 58mm) pitch) Pitch: 13 to 160mm (16 to 163mm) Media Roll Size 67mm (2.63”) outer diameter MB200i: 19 mm inner diameter (core) 8mm inner diameter (receipt paper) Label printing Continuous, Dispense (peel) modes Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 61 1 to 6 times magnification Character rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° Character type SATO standard font: X20, X21, X22, X23, X24, OCR-A, OCR-B, POP character Kanji: 16 x 16, 22 x 22, 24 x 24 Square Gothic (JIS Level 1, Level 2)
  • Page 62 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, INTERLEAVED2of5, Customer barcode, RSS-14 However, bar- code shall be used with the follow- ing. Parallel barcode: Thin bar width of 2 dots or more Serial bar- code: Thin bar width of 3 dots or more Two-dimensional Any one of PDF417, QR code...
  • Page 63 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Weather resistant Rainproof type (JIS protection feature class 3), Shoulder rainproof cover (option) installed. * Removed when communication cable is connected. Environmental Operating ambient temperature: condition (including -15 to 50°C (5 to 122°F) battery pack)* Humidity: 20 to 80% without con- densation Storage ambient temperature: -...
  • Page 64 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories MB200i Radio Frequency characteristics 2.4FH1 Freq band 2.4 GHz used Modulation Frequency Hopped - system Spread Spectrum system Assumed 10 mm max. distance of interference...
  • Page 65 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The MB200i direct thermal printer is supported by a wide range of accessories to increase its flexibility. Battery Items Spare battery pack - reduces interruption during extended periods of printer operation. AC Adapter—allows the printer...
  • Page 66 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Portability enhancements Belt Hook - to easily attach or detach the printer to the waist belt. Installation: Pass your belt through the belt holder. Insert the belt hook into the belt holder until it clicks into place. If the belt hook is not inserted properly, the printer may fall off.
  • Page 67 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Shoulder Belt - allows the printer to hang from the shoulder. Installation: Pass the shoulder belt through the belt hole of the printer from the outside in. Pass one end of the shoulder belt through the buckle and adjust the length.
  • Page 68 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Portability enhancements Weather resistant case— comes with a shoulder belt to protect the printer during wet weather. Installation: Pinch the weather resistant case with the belt clip of the printer. If the Rainproof case is not pinched with the belt clip correctly, the printer may fall off.
  • Page 69 WLAN network. The interface comes with an LCD on the front panel to display the status of wireless communication. Bluetooth Interface - allows printing via a Bluetooth connection. For more details about the optional accessories, consult your authorized SATO representative. 7-11...
  • Page 70 Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-12...

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