SATO MB400i Quick Manual
SATO MB400i Quick Manual

SATO MB400i Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 Barcode Printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 2 Preface Thank you for purchasing the Barcode Printer, MB400i/410i. This manual is created so that a first-time user of MB400i/410i can learn its basic operations in a short time. Please read this manual carefully to make full use of the functions of MB400i/410i.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11. Printing ................... 28 Troubleshooting 12. Troubleshooting ................30 13. Daily Care ..................33 Care 14. Reference ..................35 Included Items ..................... 35 Options ........................ 35 Reference Operation Modes ....................40 DIP Switch ......................48 Basic Specifications of MB400i/MB410i .............. 50...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    1. Safety Precautions In this section, safety precautions about printer operation are explained to ensure proper care and usage. Make sure to read these carefully before using your printer. Markings and Symbols The following symbols or markings are used in this manual and on the printer so that you can properly use the printer, and to prevent any damage to property, harm or injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 5 Warning Liquid Do not place any container with water or chemicals, such as flower vase or cup, as well as small metallic objects, near the printer. If any of these should drop into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center.
  • Page 6 Warning AC Adapter/Battery Charger (Option) • Use only the specified voltage. Using a different voltage may create the danger of fire or electric shock. • Use only the specified AC adapter. Using a different one may create the danger of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7 Caution Location Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high humidity or dew. If dew forms inside the printer, immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until it has been dried up. Continued use creates the danger of electric shock or the printer damage. Power •...
  • Page 8: Precautions In Use

    Precautions in Use Do not place the printer in a hot or cold place. The operation temperature range is -15°C to 50°C (for wireless LAN: 0 to 50°C) where humidity does not cause condensation. Do not place the printer in an area with high humidity or at a temperature outside the specified range.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    2. Unpacking Make sure you have all the printer components shown here. If any component is missing, contact the retail store or dealer where you purchased the product from. GWP-leaflet Quick Guide Printer unit Battery pack Shoulder belt * The appearance of any cushioning material supplied (such as protector pads on the printer holder) may be changed across different production batches.
  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    PRINT button POWER button Note: MB400i/MB410i series have two different models. One is the printer with the rubber boot and another is the printer without the rubber boot. This document shows the picture of the printer without the rubber boot.
  • Page 11 Label width scale Label guide stopper Label guide Label guide Platen RS-232C connector DIP switch USB connector Only provided on wireless LAN interface operating panel (manufacturer option). For other options, see “Options” on page 35. On a wireless LAN interface operating panel (manufacturer option), a CHARGE LED is provided.
  • Page 12: Names And Functions Of Operating Parts

    Names and Functions of Operating Parts RS-232C cover: Battery cover: This covers the RS-232C connector. A specialized battery pack is placed RS-232C connector: inside. Connects with a PC etc. Battery life indicator (LED): USB/DIP switch cover: Displays the available battery power. Covers the USB connector and DIP Label guide: switch.
  • Page 13: Preparing For First-Time Operation

    4. Preparing for First-time Operation Charging the Battery Pack • Charging by installing the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) Install the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) and charge it. The optional battery charger set provided for this printer is specific to this printer. Do not use it for other electric equipment.
  • Page 14 Note • When the CHARGE lamp is not lit, check that the battery pack is installed securely. The battery may not be charged when not securely installed. • When a charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp first lights red, then lights green.
  • Page 15: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Open the battery cover. While pressing the gray hook, insert the battery pack, then close the battery cover. Insert the battery pack with the terminal Handle side toward the printer. Terminal Battery pack Hook To remove the battery, press the gray hook to unlock it, then hold the handle and pull out the...
  • Page 16: Using Ac Adapter

    Using AC Adapter Install the specialized AC adapter (optional) on the printer for use. The AC adapter set provided for this printer is specific to this printer. Do not use it for other electric equipment. • Use AC ADAPTER: Model No. TG-5001+19v (LEAD YEAR ENTERPRISE Co.,LTD.) Remove the DC input terminal cover, and insert the DC output...
  • Page 17: Loading Labels

    Loading Labels The label installation method differs by printing mode. Continuous printing mode (See figure on P. 40) Label paper Journal paper Slide the cover release lever in the arrow direction to open the cover. First, slide the dispenser unit to the continuous printing mode position.
  • Page 18 Confirm that the label roll can be rotated easily by hand. If rotation is labored, this can cause a feed error. Remove the label roll and adjust the label guide. Note that the label guides do not require adjustment when you are using labels with the same width.
  • Page 19: Dispense Mode Printing

    Dispense mode printing (See figure on P. 40) Label paper Non-separated labels Slide the cover release lever in the arrow direction to open the cover. First, slide the dispenser unit to the continuous printing mode position. (See P. 21) * Never slide the dispenser unit while the main cover is open.
  • Page 20 Load the paper in the printer. Make sure the roll is oriented correctly. Confirm that the label roll can be rotated easily by hand. If rotation is labored, this can cause a feed error. Remove the label roll and adjust the label guide. Note that the label guides do not require adjustment when using labels with the same width.
  • Page 21: Switching From Dispense Mode Printing To Continuous Printing Mode

    Slide the dispenser unit until it stops. This completes loading of the labels for dispense mode printing. • Switching from Dispense mode printing to Continuous printing mode Holding the dispenser/continuous switching lever upward, slide the dispenser unit toward you. Never pull it with the lever still engaged. This may damage the dispenser unit. When using dispense mode printing, be sure to follow the procedure above to switch the dispenser unit from dispense mode printing to continuous printing mode, before changing the paper.
  • Page 22: Turning The Power On

    5. Turning the Power On When the preparation steps are complete, turn the power on or off. Power ON Hold down the POWER button until the STATUS LED lights green. Then release the POWER button. P O W I N T Power OFF Hold down the POWER button again, until the STATUS LED...
  • Page 23: Test Printing

    6. Test Printing When pressing the FEED button and holding down the POWR button simultaneously, the printer enters the test mode. Press the FEED button again to start test P O W printing. I N T Verify the following using the output of the test print.
  • Page 24: Operation With An Rs-232C Cable

    7. Operation with an RS-232C Cable To print with an optional RS-232C cable connected to a PC or a handheld terminal, perform the following operations. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF).
  • Page 25: Operation With A Usb Cable

    8. Operation with a USB Cable To print with an optional USB cable (mini B type) connected to a PC or a handheld terminal, perform the following operations. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, ON, OFF, OFF).
  • Page 26: Operation Via Infrared Communication

    9. Operation via Infrared Communication To print using infrared communication, perform the following operations. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, OFF, OFF, OFF). Place the printer within 20 cm of the PC or handheld terminal for infrared communication.
  • Page 27: Operation With Bluetooth Or Wireless Lan Options

    10. Operation with Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Options To print using a Bluetooth interface or a wireless LAN interface, perform the following operations. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, ON, OFF, OFF).
  • Page 28: Printing

    11. Printing Data is sent from a PC. When printing is complete, hold the right or left corner of the label, pull it in the direction of the arrow, and tear the label. * The number of labels that can be printed with one battery pack differs between continuous printing mode and dispense mode printing.
  • Page 29 ■ When the next label is not printed With the printer online, press the PRINT button to take the printer offline (STATUS LED turns off). Press the FEED button to feed the labels. PRINT button FEED button When the paper stops, pull it in the direction of the arrow to cut the label.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    12. Troubleshooting The status of this printer is indicated by the STATUS LED display and a buzzer sound. When the STATUS LED display or buzzer indicates the status below, the STATUS LED/buzzer Mode Content LED: ON (red) All modes Low battery LED: Blinking (red) every 2 seconds Online Module error (Bluetooth or...
  • Page 31 printer is in an abnormal condition. Clear the error using the clearing method. The printer will automatically turn off in about 30 seconds after a low battery display appears. Confirm that the power is off, then remove the battery pack and charge it.
  • Page 32 ■ When printing fails (automatic printing) In direct sunlight or under illumination, the internal sensors may mis-operate (assuming a label is present in the dispenser unit), and prevent printing. In such malfunction, either shield the dispenser unit from harsh light, or operate using one of the following methods.
  • Page 33: Care 13. Daily Care

    13. Daily Care Be sure to turn the power off and remove the battery pack before performing the following operations. ■ Caring for the thermal head Slide the cover release lever to open the cover. When in dispense mode printing, first slide the dispenser unit to the continuous printing mode position.
  • Page 34 ■ Caring for the platen/ dispenser roller/paper sensor Slide the cover release lever to open the main cover. When in dispense mode printing, first slide the dispenser unit to the continuous printing mode position. (See P. 21) Wipe off any smudges with a Paper sensor Platen cloth dipped in alcohol.
  • Page 35: Reference

    14. Reference Included Items • Shoulder belt This belt allows you to carry the printer on your shoulder. Thread the shoulder belt through the belt holes on the printer, from the outside to the inside. Thread the end of the shoulder belt through the buckle, and adjust the length.
  • Page 36 • Battery charger (single) This charges a single battery pack. • Battery charger (quintuple) This charges multiple battery packs (maximum of five). • AC adapter for printer Use this to supply power from a household power outlet (AC100V or 240V). Connect the DC output terminal of the AC adapter to the printer.
  • Page 37 • Shoulder case with rainproof cover This is a version of the Belt case that has a rainproof cover. Shoulder case can be used only for the model without rubber boot. Fastening method Open the cover and place the printer in with the operating parts facing up. Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely in the case.
  • Page 38 Affix the rainproof cover to the Belt case with the buttons and set in place. Belt case Rainproof cover Attach the shoulder strap to the rainproof case. Shoulder strap • Belt case This protective case is for carrying the printer by attaching it to your belt.
  • Page 39 Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely in the case. Close the Belt case cover. Run a belt through the Belt case. • RS-232C cable This connects with a PC or handheld terminal. • USB cable This connects with a PC or handheld terminal.
  • Page 40: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes There are two printer operation modes: continuous printing mode, and dispense mode printing. Test printing and online printing are available in both modes. Continuous printing Test printing Prints the printer status Dispenser printing Continuous printing Online printing Dispenser printing (Receives data from a PC or handheld terminal and prints it) Dispenser printing...
  • Page 41 Normal operation mode POWER ON POWER Online PRINT PRINT button button FEED button Offline Feed paper The LED display for the normal operation mode is as follows. Operation status STATUS (LED) Starting normal printing mode ON (orange) Online ON (green) Offline * When the buzzer sound mode is enabled, the buzzer sounds upon startup.
  • Page 42 Test printing mode (FEED button + POWER ON) POWER ON FEED button + POWER Start test printing FEED button Test printing FEED FEED button button Stop printing The LED display for the test printing mode is as follows. Operation status STATUS (LED) Starting test printing mode ON (orange)
  • Page 43 Dispense mode printing Dispense mode printing setting Type Operation Default Automatic Prints one label after receiving data, then waits for label to Manual printing setting be peeled. After the label is peeled, the next label is printing printed automatically. setting Manual printing Prints one label after receiving data, then enters offline setting...
  • Page 44 Head check setting mode In the head check setting mode, a check can be performed in two checking areas: the printing area and the barcode printing area. The presence of the head check function and the head check range settings are set by the DIP switch (DSW) settings when the power is turned on, by button pressing status, and by the cover status.
  • Page 45 Online command setting mode Online command setting details Type Operation Default MB400 compatibility Sets the online command as standard SBPL command command setting legacy command (of the MB200/400 series). setting SBPL command setting Sets the online command as an SBPL command.
  • Page 46 Buzzer sound mode setting A buzzer can be sounded upon starting up the printer and upon errors. The buzzer is enabled by default. This can be enabled or disabled by the initial operation and by online command. Change buzzer sound setting 1 Disable buzzer sound DSW-1,2,3,4=(OFF,OFF,ON,ON) + cover open + PRINT button + POWER 2 Enable buzzer sound...
  • Page 47 Standard/non-standard code setting mode Standard code/non-standard code settings for control codes can be changed using the control code setting command. Standard/non-standard specifications Type Operation Default Standard code setting The following control codes are set as Standard code standard codes. setting Control code Binary NULL...
  • Page 48: Dip Switch

    DIP Switch • Setting DIP switch Turn the power OFF. Open the DIP switch cover. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen, to change the switch position.
  • Page 49 • DIP switch setting items DIP switch Button Startup mode Cover PRINT FEED Interface Content CLOSE RS-232C Normal printing mode CLOSE – User test printing mode CLOSE RS-232C HEX dump mode OPEN – Buzzer sound disabled OPEN – Buzzer sound enabled OPEN –...
  • Page 50: Basic Specifications Of Mb400I/Mb410I

    Printing speed can be changed using the printing speed setting command. Dimensions • MB400i/410i Printer: 170 mm (width) × 76 mm (depth) × 134 mm (height) • MB400i/410i with rubber boot Printer: 202 mm (width) × 99 mm (depth) × 165 mm (height) Weight • MB400i/410i 750 g or less (Standard model, including battery pack) •...
  • Page 51 1 to 6 times Character rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° SATO standard fonts: ×20, ×21, ×22, ×23, ×24, OCR-A, OCR-B, POP fonts Fonts Kanji 16 × 16, 22 × 22, 24 × 24 square Gothic (JIS level-1 and level-2 set),...

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