Printer Dip Switch Configuration; Rs232 Transmit/Receive Setting; Printer Set Up - SATO M-84Pro Series Quick Manual

M-84PRO Quick Guide
FEED Momentary switch. Pressing this key feeds one blank label when the printer
is off-line. When the printer is on-line, another copy of the last label will be
printed (Reprint W/Feed must be enabled in the LCD panel Service Mode).
DSW DIP switch array to set operational parameters of the printer.
LCD 2 Line x 16 Character LCD display. Used for setting operational parameters
of the printer and displaying error conditions.

Printer DIP Switch Configuration

There are two DIP switches (DSW2 and DSW3) located on the front panel under a protective
cover. In addition, a third DIP switch is located on the RS232C Serial Adapter card and is
used to set the RS232C transmit/receive parameters. These switches can be used to set:
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Thermal transfer or direct thermal mode
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Label sensor enable/disable
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Head check mode
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Hex dump mode
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Single Job or Multi-Job Receive buffer
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Operation mode
Each switch is an eight section toggle switch. The ON position is always up. To set the
switches, first power the unit OFF, then position the DIP switches. Finally, after placing the
switches in the desired positions, power the printer back on. The switch settings are read by
the printer electronics during the power up sequence. They will not become effective until the
power is cycled.

RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting

Data Bit Selection (DSW1-1) – This switch sets the printer to receive either 7 or 8 data bits
for each byte transmitted.
Parity Selection (DSW1-2, DSW1-3) – These switches select the type of parity used for error
detection.
Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4) – Selects the number of stop bits to end each byte transmission.
Baud Rate Selection (DSW1-5, DSW1-6) – Selects the data rate (bps) for the RS232 port.
Protocol Selection (DSW1-7, DSW1-8) – Selects the flow control and status reporting
protocols.
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Printer Set Up

Print Mode Selection (DSW2-1) – Selects between direct thermal printing on thermally
sensitive paper and thermal transfer printing using a ribbon.
Sensor Type Selection (DSW2-2) – Selects between the use of a label gap or a reflective Eye-
Mark detector.
Head Check Selection (DSW2-3) – When selected, the printer will check for heads elements
that are electrically malfunctioning.
Hex Dump Selection (DSW2-4) – Selects Hex Dump mode.
Receive Buffer Selection (DSW2-5) – Selects the operating mode of the receive buffer.
Firmware Download (DSW2-6) – Places the printer in the Firmware Download mode for
downloading new firmware into flash ROM.
Protocol Code Selection (DSW2-7) – Selects the command used for protocol control.
Status Select (DSW2-8) – For emulating earlier series software commands. Should be used
only if problems are encountered using existing software. This switch will also affect the
settings selected by DSW1-7 and DSW1-8.
Backfeed Sequence (DSW3-1, DSW3-2) – Backfeed is used to correctly position the label for
application and then retract the next label to the proper print position. This operation can be
performed immediately after a label is printed and used, or immediately prior to the printing of
the next label.
Label Sensor Selection (DSW3-3) – Enables or disables the Label Sensor. If the Sensor is
enabled, it will detect the edge of the label and position it automatically. If it is disabled, the
positioning must be under software control using Line Feed commands.
Back-Feed Selection (DSW3-4) – When Back-Feed is enabled, the printer will position the
last printed label for dispensing and retract it before printing the next label. The amount of
backfeed offset is adjustable.
EXT Print Start Signal Selection (DSW3-5) – Allows an external device to initiate a label
print for synchronization with the applicator. When DSW3-5 is On, the unit is in the
Continuous print mode, Backfeed is disabled and External Signals are ignored.
External Signal Type Selection (DSW3-6, DSW3-7) – Both the polarity and signal type
(level or pulse) of the external print synchronizing signal can be selected.
External Print via External Signal (DSW3-8) – Allows the applicator to reprint the current
label in the print buffer.
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