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SATO M-8400RV Operator And Technical Reference Manual (242 pages)

Thermal Transfer Printer

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
5
Section 1. Printer Overview

11
- Introduction
  11
- Compatibility
  11
- General Printer Specifications
  13
- Character Fonts
  15
- Bar Codes
  16
- Physical
  17
- Optional Accessories
  18
Section 2. Installation and Configuration

19
- Introduction
  19
- Unpacking and Parts Identification
  20
- Setting up the Printer
  21
- Loading Labels, Tags and Ribbon
  23
- Operator Panel
  28
- Rear Panel
  30
- Switches and Sensors
  31
- Label Sensor Adjustment
  32
- Printer DIP Switch Configuration
  33
- Printer Adjustments
  37
  - User Test Print
    38
  - Advanced Mode
    38
  - Off Line
    39
  - Pitch Offset
    41
  - Cancel Print
    41
  - Zero Slash
    42
  - Auto Online
    42
  - Exit Advanced Mode
    48
  - Print Size
    50
- Potentiometer Adjustments
  51
Section 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

55
- Introduction
  55
- Procedures
  55
  - Adjusting the Print Quality
    55
    
    Darkness
    55
    
    Print Speed
    56
  - Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers
    57
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    58
  - Replacing the Print Head
    59
Section 4. Programming

63
- Introduction
  63
- The SATO RISC Programming Language
  63
- Selecting Protocol Control Codes
  64
- Using Basic
  64
- The Print Area
  66
- Rotated Fields
  70
- Command Default Settings
  70
- Command Codes
  72
  - Bar Codes
    73
  - Bar Codes, Expansion
    78
  - Bar Codes, Variable Ratio
    79
  - Base Reference Point
    81
  - Characters, Custom Designed
    83
  - Character Expansion
    85
  - Character, Fixed Spacing
    87
  - Character Pitch
    88
  - Character, Proportional Spacing
    90
  - Clear Print Job(S) and Memory
    91
  - Continuous Forms Printing
    92
  - Copy Image Area
    93
  - Cutter Command
    95
  - Fonts, U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS and XM
    96
  - Fonts, Vector
    98
  - Fonts, WB,WL, XB and XL
    100
  - Form Feed
    102
  - Form Overlay Recall
    103
  - Form Overlay Store
    104
  - Graphics, Custom
    105
  - Graphics, PCX
    107
  - Job ID Store
    108
  - Journal Print
    109
  - Lines and Boxes
    110
  - Line Feed
    112
  - Mirror Image
    114
  - Off-Line/Pause
    116
  - Postnet
    117
  - Print Darkness
    118
  - Print Length, Expanded
    119
  - Print Position
    121
  - Print Quantity
    123
  - Print Speed
    124
  - Repeat Label
    125
  - Replace Data (Partial Edit)
    126
  - Reverse Image
    128
  - Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
    130
  - Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point
    132
  - Sequential Numbering
    134
  - Start/Stop Label
    136
  - Calendar Option Commands
    137
    
    Calendar Increment
    138
    
    Calendar Print
    140
    
    Calendar Set
    142
  - Memory Card Option Commands
    143
    
    Clear Card Memory
    144
    
    Expand Memory Area
    145
    
    Fonts, Truetype Recall
    147
    
    Fonts, Truetype Store
    148
    
    Format/Field Recall
    149
    
    Format/Field Store
    150
    
    Graphics, Custom Recall
    151
    
    Graphics, Custom Store
    152
    
    Graphics, PCX Recall
    154
    
    Graphics, PCX Store
    155
    
    Initialize
    156
    
    Slot Select
    157
    
    Status
    158
    
    Custom Protocol Command Codes
    159
  - Two-Dimensional Symbols
    161
    
    Data Matrix, Data Format
    162
    
    Data Matrix, Print Data
    164
    
    Data Matrix Sequential Numbering
    165
    
    Maxicode
    167
    
    Pdf417
    169
Section 5. Interface Specifications

171
- Introduction
  171
- Interface Types
  171
- The Receive Buffer
  172
- RS232C Serial Interface
  173
  - General Specifications
    173
  - Electrical Specifications
    173
  - Pin Assignments
    174
  - Ready/Busy Flow Control
    174
  - X-On/X-Off Flow Control
    175
  - Bi-Directional Communications
    176
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  179
  - Electrical Specifications
    179
- Accessory (EXT) Connector
  180
  - Pin Assignments
    180
  - External Output Signals
    181
Section 6. Troubleshooting

183
- Initial Checklist
  183
- Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface
  183
- Using the RS232C (Serial) Interface
  185
- Error Signals
  186
Appendices

187
- APPENDIX A: Command Code Quick Reference
  
  187
- APPENDIX B: Bar Code Specifications
  
  199
  - Bar Code Symbologies
    199
    
    Codabar
    200
    
    Code 39
    201
    
    Interleaved Two of Five
    202
    
    Upc-A/Ean-13
    203
    
    Industrial Two of Five
    206
    
    Matrix Two of Five
    207
    
    Code 128
    208
    
    Code 93
    210
    
    Upc-E
    211
    
    Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements
    212
    
    Ucc-128
    213
    
    Postnet
    215
    
    Data Matrix
    216
    
    Maxicode
    218
    
    Pdf417
    219
    
    Code 128 Character Table
    220
- APPENDIX C: Custom Characters and Graphics
  
  223
  - Custom Graphics Example
    226
  - PCX Graphics Example
    230
- APPENDIX D: Optional Accessories
  
  231
  - Label Rewinder
    231
  - Label Cutter
    232
  - Label Dispense Option
    233
  - Memory Cards
    235
APPENDIX E: Custom Protocol Command Codes

235
- Description
  235
  - Calendar
    237
- Download Command Structure
  239
- Reset
  240
- Download Procedure
  240

SATO M-8400RV Programming Manual (212 pages)

RISC PRINTERS

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

7
2 Command Codes

21
- Bar Codes
  22
- Bar Codes, Expansion
  27
- Bar Codes, Variable Ratio
  28
- Base Reference Point
  30
- Characters, Custom-Designed
  32
- Character Expansion
  34
- Character, Fixed Spacing
  36
- Character Pitch
  37
- Character, Proportional Spacing
  39
- Clear Print Job(S) & Memory
  40
- Continuous Forms Printing
  41
- Copy Image Area
  42
- Cutter Command
  44
- Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM
  45
- Font, Vector
  47
- Fonts WB, WL, XB & XL
  49
- Form Feed
  51
- Form Overlay, Recall
  52
- Form Overlay, Store
  53
- Graphics, Custom
  54
- Graphics, PCX
  56
- Job ID Store
  57
- Journal Print
  58
- Lines and Boxes
  59
- Line Feed
  61
- Mirror Image
  63
- (From Firmware Version1E2050, 1E3002 for 6Xxva)
  63
- Off-Line/Pause
  72
- Postnet
  73
- Print Darkness
  74
- Print Length, Expanded
  75
- Print Position
  76
- Print Quantity
  78
- Print Speed
  79
- Repeat Label
  81
- Replace Data (Partial Edit)
  82
- Reverse Image
  84
- Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
  86
- Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point
  88
- Sequential Numbering
  90
- Start/Stop Label
  92
- Calendar Option Commands
  93
- Calendar Increment
  94
- Calendar Print
  96
- Calendar Set
  98
- Memory Card Option Commands
  99
- Memory Card Function
  100
  - Clear Card Memory
    100
  - Expand Memory Area
    101
  - Fonts, Truetype Recall
    102
  - Fonts, Truetype Store
    103
  - Format/Field Recall
    104
  - Format/Field Store
    105
  - Graphics, Custom Recall
    107
  - Graphics, Custom Store
    109
  - Graphics, PCX Recall
    111
  - Graphics, PCX Store
    112
  - Initialize
    113
  - Slot Select
    114
  - Status
    115
  - Custom Protocol Command Codes Download
    117
3 Command Code Quick Reference

119
- Instruction
  119
- Calendar Option Commands
  129
- Memory Card Option Commands
  130
4 Bar Code Specifications

133
- Codabar
  134
- Code 39
  135
- Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5)
  136
- Upc-A/Ean-13
  137
- 139
  139
- Industrial Two of Five
  140
- Matrix Two of Five
  141
- Code 128
  142
- Msi
  145
- Code 93
  146
- Upc-E
  147
- Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements)
  148
- 149
  149
- Postnet
  151
- Two-Dimensional Bar Codes
  152
  - Data Matrix, Data Format
    152
  - Data Matrix, Print Data
    154
  - Data Matrix, Sequential Numbering
    155
  - Maxicode Vers. 3
    157
  - Pdf417
    158
  - QR Code (Optional Special Firmware)
    160
    
    Character Set
    161
    
    Print Data
    163
    
    Manual Mode
    165
5 Interface Specifications

169
- Overview
  169
- Interface Types
  169
- The Receive Buffer
  170
- RS232C Serial Interface
  171
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  179
- I/F Connector
  180
  - Standard Operation
    181
  - Repeat Print
    182
6 Troubleshooting

187
7 Custom Protocol Command Codes

197
- Description
  197
- Download Command Structure
  198
- Download Procedure
  199
8 Custom Characters and Graphics

201
- Custom-Designed Character Example
  201
- PCX Graphics Example
  211

SATO M-8400RV Service Manual (151 pages)

Barcode printers

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Section 1. Overview & Specifications

6
- Physical Characteristics
  6
- Components
  8
- Ribbon
  9
- Installation Considerations
  9
- Interface Connections
  9
- Switches and Sensors
  10
- Operator Panel/Displays
  11
- Optional Accessories
  14
- Environment & Approvals
  14
- Print
  15
- Media, Sensing and Ribbon
  15
- Controls and Signals, Adjustments
  16
- Interface Connections
  17
- Processing
  17
- Character Fonts
  17
- Bar Codes and Other Features
  19
Section 2. Configuration

21
- Dip Switch Settings
  21
- Default Settings
  31
  - Switch Selections
    31
  - Print Darkness
    31
- Printer Adjustments
  32
  - Normal Mode
    33
  - User Mode
    33
  - Print Speed Adjustment
    34
  - Pitch Offset and Direction
    34
- Advanced Mode Settings and Adjustments
  36
  - Cancel Print Job
    36
  - Line Feed
    40
  - Calendar Set
    44
  - Print Darkness Setting
    45
  - Exit Mode
    45
- Printing Test Labels
  47
- Print Size
  47
Section 3. Interface Specifications

49
- Overview
  49
- Interface Types
  49
- The Receive Buffer
  50
  - Single Job Buffer
    50
  - Multi Job Buffer
    50
- RS232C Serial Interface
  51
  - General Specifications
    51
  - Character Format
    51
  - Rs232C Interface Signals
    52
  - Cable Requirements
    55
  - Data Streams
    56
  - Status Response
    57
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  59
- Accessory (EXT) Connector
  61
Section 4. Electrical Checks and Adjustments

63
Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments

77
Section 6. Replacement Procedures

89
- Overview
  89
- Replacing Fuses
  90
  - Back of Printer
    90
  - Main Pc Board
    91
- Replacing the Print Head
  92
- Replacing the Main Circuit Board
  94
- Replacing the Power Supply
  96
- Replacing the Label Pitch Sensor Assembly
  98
- Replacing the Label out Sensor Assembly
  101
- Replacing the Ribbon Motion Sensor
  103
- Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers
  105
- Replacing the Timing Belts
  108
- Replacing the Platen
  110
- Replacing the Stepper Motor
  113
- Replacing the LC Display and Keyboard PCB Display
  115
- Section 7. Factory Resets
  117
  - Overview
    117
  - Resetting the Printer (Test Print)
    118
  - Eeprom Clear All
    118
  - Clear Counter Heads
    120
  - Clear Cutter Counter
    121
  - Test Print Sample
    122
Section 8. Troubleshooting

123
- Overview
  123
- Initial Checklist
  124
- Troubleshooting the Centronics (Parallel) Interface
  124
- Troubleshooting the RS232C (Serial) Interface
  126
- Error Signals
  127
- Print Quality Problems
  128
- Head Pattern Examples
  132
Section 9. Options

135
- Overview
  135
- Label Cutter
  135
- Memory Card
  136
- Main Pcb
  136
- Label Dispenser Unit
  141
- General Operation
  143
- Label Rewinder Unit
  144
- Label Cutter Unit
  146
- Calendar
  151

SATO M-8400RV Parts Manual (32 pages)

SATO M8400RV: Supplementary Guide

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 0 MB

Base Cover Assembly
1
Table of Contents
2
Pan Head Screw
8
W-Point Screw
8
Frame Assembly
8
Spring
8
Plate
9
Spacer
9
Thermal Head Assembly
13
Bushing
13
Ribbon Assembly
16
Dry Metal
16
- Feed Roller Assembly
  20
- Cont. PCB Assembly
  22
- Hinge
  23
- Cutter Unit Option
  23
Fuse
24
Dispenser Unit Option
29
Paper Guide
29
P-Tight Screw
29

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