SATO M-84Pro Series Quick Manual page 3

M-84PRO Quick Guide
Accessories & Options
PCMCIA Memory Expansion
One slot for PCMCIA Memory Card (up to 4 MB SRAM or 16 MB Flash ROM). Can be
used for graphic file storage, print buffer expansion, format storage and downloaded fonts.
Flash ROM Expansion
Internal 4MB Flash ROM PCB
Real Time Clock
An internal Date/Time clock that can be used to date/time stamp labels at the time of printing.
Label Dispenser
Internally mounted attachment allowing labels to be peeled from backing for immediate (on
demand) applications. Backing not rewound.
Label Rewinder
External Option that rewinds onto a roll after they are printed.
Label Cutter
An attachment allowing labels to be cut at specified intervals.
programming.
Coax/Twinax Interface
Coax/Twinax Plug-In Interface module. Coax interface emulates an IBM 3287-2 printer with
a standard Type A BNC connector. Twinax interface emulates IBM 5224, 5225, 5226 or 4214
printers with auto-terminate/cable through capabilities.
Parallel Interface
IEEE1284 Bi-Directional Plug-In Interface Module.
Serial Interface
High Speed RS232 Plug-In Interface Module.
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus Plug-In Interface Module.
Ethernet Interface
10/100 BaseT Plug-In Interface Module.
Pg 23 M-84PRO Quick Guide
The SATO M-84PRO Thermal Transfer Printers are complete, high-performance on-site
labelling systems. All printer parameters are user programmable using the front panel controls
and the DIP switches. All popular bar codes and 14 human-readable fonts, including a vector
font and two raster fonts, are resident in memory and thus providing a variety of available
fonts.
The Operator's Manual will help you understand the basic operations of the printer such as
setup, installation, configuration, cleaning and maintenance.
The M-84PRO can print labels up to four inches wide and is available in three resolutions; 203
dpi, 305 dpi, 609 dpi. The resolution is determined by the print head that is installed in the
printer and can be changed in the field simply by installing the desired print head. The printer
automatically detects the resolution of the print head and loads the appropriate controlling
firmware.
The M-84PRO uses the standard SBPL. The only differences between it and other RISC
printers are the allowable values representing the print positions on the label. These values are
specified in "dots" and will vary depending on the resolution of the printer and the amount of
Controlled through memory available for imaging the label. The allowable range for the various M-84PRO
models is specified in a table in the "e" and PRO Printer Programming Reference.
Printer Overview