Switches And Indicators; Connection Ports - SATO M84PRO Service Manual

Section 1: Introduction

SWITCHES AND INDICATORS

The table below identifies and defines printer switches and indicators for operator interface. The
accompanying graphics display their locations and appearance.
Power Switch
Line Key
Feed Key
LCD Display
Power Indicator
Label
Ribbon
Error
On-Line
DSW2 & DSW3
DSW1

CONNECTION PORTS

These ports are externally accessible and permit connection of the accessories and attachments
necessary for printer programming and operation. Not listed here, are the connection ports of
circuit boards not externally accessible.
AC Power Input
Interface Port
Ext. Interface Port
Memory Card Slot
Main Fuse Connection
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SWITCHES
Two position on/off switch that controls power flow to the system.
Toggles the printer between the on-line and off-line modes. When
on-line, the printer is ready to receive data from the host. Acts as a
pause during print by taking the printer off-line. Also used as a scroll-
and-enter interface for printer setup.
Feeds one blank label through the printer when off-line. When the
printer is on-line, another copy of the last label will be printed. Also
used as a scroll-and-enter interface for printer setup.
INDICATORS
Dual line x 16 character display. Used for setting operational param-
eters and displaying error conditions.
Illuminates when the power switch is activated.
Illuminates when the label supply is depleted.
Illuminates when the ribbon supply is depleted.
Illuminates when there is a system fault.
Illuminates when the system is operating.
DIP SWITCHES
Sets operational parameters of printer.
Used to configure optional RS232 communication card.
CONNECTION PORTS
Connector permits 115V, 50/60 Hz supply via supplied cord.
Connector for interface harness. Must be connected for the printer to
be operational. Acceptable interface types are:
• RS232C Serial I/F Module, DB-25
• IEEE1284 Parallel I/F Module, AMP 57-40360
• Universal Serial Bus Adapter
• Ethernet 10/100 BaseT I/F Module
• RS422/485 I/F Module, DB-9
Connector for external control of print cycle. Also supplies power for
optional accessories - AMP 57-60140
Slot for the insertion of optional PCMCIA Memory Card
For input power protection - type 3A/250V
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