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PV4
BARCODE PRINTER
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual BARCODE PRINTER Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 2 Introduction The PV4 is a 4-inch thermal mobile label printer which simultaneously connects with Bluetooth and WLAN. Ideal for smart mobility labelling due to its compact, lightweight design with an easy-to-open peeler and LCD. ※ The main features of the printer are as follows 1.
  • Page 3 Safety Information Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious Warning physical harm. Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, Caution equipment damage, or data loss. Symbol Information DC (Direct current) Warning, Caution Ethernet - 3 - Ver.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Content Confirmation ......................12 2. Product Part Names ......................12 3. Installation & Usage ......................14 3-1 Battery Installation ......................14 3-2 Battery Charging ......................14 3-2-1 Using AC/DC Adaptor ..................14 3-2-2 Using 1CH Battery Charger (Optional) ..............15 3-2-3 Using 4CH Battery Charger (Optional) ..............
  • Page 5 In this chapter, the basic concept of SLCS and some information necessary for the programmer to use SLCS will be explained. Please read this part before starting programming for efficient and ease of use of SATO BARCODE PRINTERS. 6. Paper Specification...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions In using the present equipment, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products into one multi-outlet. You must use only the supplied adaptor.
  • Page 7 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause an injury or damage the appliance. Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. If you observe a strange smoke, odour or noise from the printer, unplug it before taking following • If not, they may eat it. measures.
  • Page 8 Battery Safety Warning Please be sure to read this guide prior to use. Warning 1. If the battery is not charged after the charging time, stop charging and contact the supplier. 2. Store and use the battery where it will not come into contact with liquid (water, salt water, etc.).
  • Page 9 12. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices to prevent danger. It may reduce battery performance and life due to damage, or there may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting. 13. If any leakage of the battery comes into contact with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
  • Page 10 Avertissements de sécurité pour la batterie Assurer d’avoir bien lu le présent manuel avant d’utiliser le produit. Avertissement 1. Si la batterie n'est pas chargée après le temps de charge, arrêtez la charge et contactez le fournisseur. 2. Stockez et utilisez la batterie dans un endroit où elle n'entrera pas en contact avec un liquide (eau, eau salée, etc.).
  • Page 11 10. N'utilisez pas la batterie dans un endroit où de l'électricité statique peut être générée. Cela peut endommager le dispositif, et réduire les performances et la durée de vie de la batterie ou représenter un risque de surchauffe, de rupture ou d'inflammation. 11.

  • Page 12: Content Confirmation

    1. Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package. Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing. ※ Basic items Battery Pack Belt Strap Download Guide Installation Guide Paper Disks (for 12mm inner diameter)

  • Page 13: Product Part Names

    2. Product Part Names • Front Paper Cover Peeler Menu Move Button Power Button Charge Indication LED Cover Open Button Shoulder Strap Ring Menu Select Button Paper Feed Button Outer Terminal Cover • Rear Hole for mounting belt strap Battery Interface Cap Power Connection Cable Connection...

  • Page 14: Installation & Usage

    Error Replace Red LED Blinking or Reinstall Battery The printer may incur serious damage if the AC/DC adaptor provided by SATO is not used. SATO is not legally liable for any such damages. Caution (The voltage and electrical current specifications of the printer and battery charger must match.)

  • Page 15: Using 1Ch Battery Charger (Optional)

    SATO when using a single battery charger. SATO is not legally liable for any such damages. Caution - You must use the battery charger power supply provided by SATO to use the single battery charger. (AC/DC adaptor is not available) 3-2-3 Using 4CH Battery Charger (Optional)
  • Page 16 3-2-3-2 Charging Battery 1) Insert the battery into the 4CH Battery Charger as shown in the figure on the left. 2) Gently slide the battery until it reaches the bottom of the charger. 3) Charging starts as soon as the battery is completely inserted.

  • Page 17: Paper Installation

    3-3 Paper Installation 1) Press the Open button to open the paper cover. 2) Insert the paper as shown. (Remove the empty core.) 3) Align the paper as shown. 4) Pull out the paper as shown and close the paper cover. - 17 - Ver.

  • Page 18: Using Peeler

    NOTE The specification of the paper inner diameter of the standard paper disks are 19 mm (0.75 inch). If you are using paper with a smaller inner diameter, remove the paper disks as shown below and replace it with the supplied 12 mm (0.47 inch) paper disks.

  • Page 19: Using Belt Strap

    3-5 Using Belt Strap 1) Insert the belt strap screw into the belt strap hole. Belt Strap 2) Use a coin to tighten the belt strap screw Coin as shown in the image. 3) Unfasten the belt strap Velcro. Belt 4) Slide the belt strap over a belt.

  • Page 20: Using Fan-Fold Paper

    3-6 Using Fan-Fold Paper 1-1) After keeping the paper holder open wide (as shown), hold the paper holder by lifting right guide holder as shown in the figure. NOTE Use only when you are using 105 mm (4.13 inch) paper. 1-2) After keeping the paper holder wide (as shown), hold the paper holder by lifting left guide holder as shown in the figure.

  • Page 21: Using Control Panel

    3-7 Using Control Panel • Power Button This button is used to turn the printer on, off, to move to main menu or to operate the action. 1) When the printer is off, press this button for approximately 2 seconds to turn on the power. 2) When the printer is on, press this button for approximately 2 seconds to turn off the power.

  • Page 22: Recommended Papers

    3-9 Recommended Papers Please contact your local SATO office for media recommendation. - 22 - Ver. 1.00...

  • Page 23: Self-Test

    4) After the wireless interface information is printed, the self-test is automatically terminated. • Self-Test Sample SATO PV4 CONFIGURATION FIRMWARE VERSION : V01.00 STD 010118 EMULATION : SLCS & BPL-Z & BPL-C PRINT DARKNESS...
  • Page 24 RF INTERFACE STATUS (BT) RF INTERFACE STATUS (WLAN) BLUETOOTH F/W VER : 2.0.4 WLAN F/W VER : 02.02(4002) MAC ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS FRIENDLY NAME : PV4 SYSTEM NAME : PV4 MODE : CLASSIC NETWORK MODE : SOFT AP AUTH & ENCRYPT : ENABLED FREQUENTY : (PRIORITY)2.4GHZ/5GHZ...

  • Page 25: Lcd Menu

    5. LCD Menu You can check printer status and setting information through LCD. • Top icon Icon Description Bluetooth is enabled but not connected to the host device Bluetooth is enabled and connected to the host device Display signal strength of wireless LAN Can not searching the registered AP Authentication failed LAN is enabled and connected...
  • Page 26 • Main menu icon Icon Description Check / set the status of whole printer 1) Interface 2) Media 3) Sensor 4) Powersave 5) Language Media settings 1) Density 2) Position - Tear off - Print - Direction Tools 1) Hex dump 2) Print printer config ...
  • Page 27 Icon Description Check printer information 1) Version - Printer, WLAN, Bluetooth 2) Bluetooth 3) WLAN 4) LAN 5) Battery 6) Repair Sensor settings 1) Media type - Auto detection / Rear black mark / Gap - Continueous 2) Peeler - On/Off - Sensor sensitivity adjustment Set Backlight, Sleep and Power off Time 1) Backlight brightness...

  • Page 28: Bluetooth, Wireless Lan Connection

    6. Peripherals Connection This product can communicate with other devices via Bluetooth, Wireless LAN communication and cable. 6-1 Bluetooth, Wireless LAN Connection 1) The printer can be connected to devices equipped with Bluetooth communication capacity (PDAs, PCs, etc.). 2) Use the Bluetooth connection function supported by the device to connect to the printer.

  • Page 29: Interface Cable Connection

    ① etc.). ② NOTE The interface cable for the printer is either a Serial/USB cable provided by SATO (optional) or USB Type-C cable supporting USB2.0. USB Type-C connection Power connection Serial/USB 14pin connection (for the cable provided by SATO(optional)) - 29 -...

  • Page 30: Fixed Interface Cable Connection

    4) Connect the interface cable to the USB port of the device (PDAs, PCs, etc.). ② NOTE The fixed interface cable that can be connected to the printer is a Serial/USB cable provided by SATO(optional). ③ - 30 - Ver. 1.00...

  • Page 31: Printer Cleaning

    7. Printer Cleaning If the interior of the printer is dusty, print quality can be impaired. In such a case, follow the instructions below to clean the printer. Sensor (B) Printhead (A) 1) Open the paper cover and remove the paper, if present. 2) Clean the print head (A) using a cloth or cotton swab soaked in medical grade alcohol.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    8. Appendix 8-1 Specifications Item Description Printing Method Thermal Printing Print Speed Up to 127 mm/s (5 ips) Resolution 203 dpi 10 SLCS Resident Bitmap Fonts One SLCS Resident Scalable Font 16 BPL-Z™ Resident Bitmap Fonts One BPL-Z™ Resident Scalable Font Font 7 BPL-C™...

  • Page 33: Label Types

    8-2 Label Types • The labels used on this product are composed of the following materials; • SATO logo label: PC • Rating Label: PET • Other labels: PET - 33 - Ver. 1.00...
  • Page 34 SATO CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this SATO product. SATO is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this information.
  • Page 35 Caution Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the printer “OFF”, before you connect or remove the cables on the rear side, in order to guard the printer against the static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static electricity, you should turn the printer “OFF”.
  • Page 36 Revision History Rev. Date Page Description 1.00 20.07.01 - 36 - Ver. 1.00...

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