DCS MB200 Operator's Manual

MB200

Direct Thermal Printer

OPERATOR MANUAL

PN 9001126A

SATO America, Inc.

10350A Nations Ford Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

Main Phone: [phone]

Technical Support Hotline: [phone]

Technical Support Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.satoamerica.com

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in any form
whatsoever without the express permission of SATO America, Inc. The materials in this document is
provided for general information and is subject to change without notice. SATO America, Inc. assumes no
responsibilities for any errors that may appear.

Warning: This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing
device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio
and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

© Copyright 2003

SATO America, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

General Description 1-2
Theory Of Operation 1-2
Switches And Indicators 1-3
Connection Ports 1-3

TECHNICAL DATA

Physical Characteristics 2-1
Power 2-1
Enviromental 2-1
Print 2-1
Media 2-1
Sensing 2-2
Interface Modules 2-2
Processing 2-2
Character Font Capabilities 2-2
Barcode Capabilities 2-2
Regulatory Approvals 2-3

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Interface Types 3-1
Factory Defaults 3-1
Interface Configuration 3-1
RS232 Serial Interface 3-2
TTL Interface 3-3
Infrared Data (IrDA) Interface 3-4
ACK/NAK Protocol 3-5
Receive Buffer 3-6

CONFIGURATION

Dip Switch Complex DSW1 4-2
Dip Switch Complex DSW2 4-3
Dip Switch Complex DSW3 4-3
Configuration Modes 4-4
Normal Mode 4-5
Sleep Mode 4-6
Auto Power Off Mode 4-7
Dispenser Mode 4-8
User Test Print Mode 4-9
Default Settings Mode 4-10
Hex Dump Mode 4-11
Factory Clear Mode 4-12
Font Download Mode 4-13
Program Download Mode 4-15

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Signals 5-1
Troubleshooting Table 5-1
RS232 Serial Interface Troubleshooting 5-2
Diagnostic Label Printing 5-3

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning 6-1
Platen Roller 6-3
Drive Motor 6-4
Drive Gear 6-6
Feed Roller 6-7
Main Circuit Board 6-8
IrDA Sensor 6-10
Gap Sensor 6-11
Eye-Mark Sensor 6-13
Head-Open Switch 6-15

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Position Adjustments 7-1

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INTRODUCTION

This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information
required for general printer configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. For specialized
programming, refer to the Programming Manual located on the utility CD-ROM.

Step-by-step maintenance instructions are provided with typical problems and solutions. It is
recommended that you become familiar with each section before installing and maintaining the
printer.

This manual also incorporates the use of special information boxes. Examples of these boxes
and the type of information provided in each, are below.

WARNING: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

NOTE: Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand.

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A comprehensive Table Of Contents provided at the front of this manual facilitates rapid
movement within. The contents identify the different unit sections and their respective sub­sections. Each references the page number of their commencement.

The pages of this manual has embedded headers and footer to assist the user in identifying his
or her exact position within the manual. The header provides the section number followed by its
name. The footer identifies the product on the left, the manual’s part number in the center, and
the page number to the right side of the page.

Page inumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyphen. The first character set references
the section number and the second identifies the page number. Page numbers begin with the
numeral (1) one at the commencement of a new section and ascends sequentially.

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Unit 1: Introduction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MB400 is a compact, transportable printer designed for frequent, but intermittant use. Its
direct thermal print head not only allows high performance two-color printing, but also clear
barcode printing. It can also enlarge and print various types of fonts and Kanji characters in a free
layout.

Its ABS housing with protective rubber boots provide a durable, impact-resistant product. Over­sized control buttons and shoulder strap ensures ease of use during transport. An intergrated
dispenser enables application of labels upon print. Rechargeable battery packs and a DC power
transformer ensures operation anywhere, under any conditions. An automatic power off function
turns the printer off after the last print.

Dispenser unit

Dispense /
Continuous
switch lever

Power switch

Protective case

Figure 1-1a, Primary Features & Components

Front cover

Label exit

Cutter

Cover Open/

Close lever

Interface cover

Interface connector (RS-232C)

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Belt hook

DC input jack cap

DC input jack

Figure 1-1b, Primary Features & Components

Unit 1: Introduction

SWITCHES AND INDICATORS

The table below identifies and defines printer switches and indicators for operator interface. The
accompanying graphics display their locations and appearance

SWITCHES

Power Button Two position on/off switch that controls power flow to the system.
Print Button Two position on/off button that activates and deactivates print action.

Feed Button Two position on/off button that activates and deactivates feed action.

INDICATORS

Status LED Indicates the systems’ operational status.

DIP SWITCHES

1-1, 1-3 Interface settings.
1-2 Reserved.

1-4 Auto Feed function.

1-5 Head Check function.
1-6, 1-7, 1-8 Factory Clear and Error Message assignment.

POTENTIOMETERS

VR1 Eye-Mark Sensor adjustment.

VR2 Gap Sensor adjustment.
VR3 Print Position adjustment.

VR4 Print Darkness adjustment.

CONNECTION PORTS

These ports are externally accessable and permit connection of the accessories and
attachments necessary for printer programming and operation. Not listed here, are the
connection ports of circuit boards not externally accessable.

CONNECTION PORTS

DC Supply Port Connector permits 115V, 50/60 Hz supply via supplied cord.

Test Terminal For connecting the TP Test Module.

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Unit 1: Introduction

Status
indicator
(LED)

Label guide (Left)

Label width scale

Label guide (Right)

Print key

Feed key

Battery cover

IrDA filter

IrDA angle lever

Figure 1-1c, Primary Features & Components

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TECHNICAL DATA

All technical data deemed pertinent has been tabulated below for quick reference. Find the
relative section header and then locate the specific type of technical data in the left column.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Width 3.94 Inches (100 mm)

Height 2.93 Inches (74.5 mm)

Depth 5.04 Inches (128 mm)

Weight .948 Pounds (430 g)

POWER

Adapter Voltage Autoswitching 100-240 VAC, 60 Hz

Battery Supply Pack Type Lithium Ion Battery 1500mAh, 7.2v

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature 41° to 104°Farenheit (5° to 40°C)

Storage Temperature 23° to 113°Farenheit (-5° to 45°C)

Storage Humidity 20 to 80% Non-Condensing

Operating Humidity 20 to 80% Non-Condensing

PRINT

Type Direct Thermal

Speed 2.46 Inches Per Second (62.5 mm/s)

Resolution 203 Dots Per Inch (8 d/mm)

Maximum Print Width 1.9 Inches (48 mm)

Maximum Print Length 6.3 Inches (160 mm)

MEDIA

Type Super Sensitive, Techno, Synthetic, 2-Color, Journal, Linerless

Minimum Width 1.1 Inches (28 mm)

Maximum Length 6.4 Inches (163 mm)

Maximum Width 2.3 Inches (58 mm)

Type Roll (Face out)

Maximum Caliper 0.007 Inches (0.18 mm)

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Unit 2: Technical Data

MEDIA

Maximum Roll Diameter 2.3 Inches (58 mm)

Minimum Core Diameter 1.04 Inches (26.5 mm)

INTERFACE MODULES

Serial Port RS232C/TTL (switchable)

Standard Infrared

Special RF

Special Wireless / 802.11B

PROCESSING

CPU 32 Bit RISC

FLash ROM 4 Mega-Bytes

SDRAM 16 Mega-Bytes

CHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIES

MATRIX FONTS

XB Font 48 dots W x 48 dots H

XS Font 17 dots W x 17 dots H (Universal Condensed Bold)

XM Font 24 dots W x 24 dots H (Universal Condensed Bold)

POP 80 dots W x 133 dots H

Kanji 16, 22, 24 dots W x 16, 22, 24 dots H

JIS 1 & 2 (optional)

BAR CODE CAPABILITIES

Linear Bar Codes

Two Dimensional

Ratios 1:2, 1:3, 2:5, User definable bar widths

Bar Height 4 to 999 dots, User progammable

Rotation 0, 90, 180, 270 Degrees

Sequential Numbering Sequential numbering of both numerics and bar codes

Custom Characters RAM storage for special characters

Graphics Full dot addressable graphics

EAN-8, 13

CODABAR

Code 39, 93, 128

Interleaved 2, 5

UPC-A, .E

Codabar

PDF417

QR Code

Maxicode (optional)

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Unit 2: Technical Data

REGULATORY APPROVALS

Safety UL, CE, TUV, FCC-B

Noise VCCI-B

Electrical Resistance Level 2

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INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

This unit presents the printer interface specifications. These specifications include detailed
information on how to properly interface the printer with the host system. The four acceptable
interface methods are:

• RS232C Asynchronous Serial

• TTL Asynchronous Serial

• IrDA Infrared

• Bluetooth Wireless

• Wireless LAN 802.11B

FACTORY DEFAULTS

DSW 1-1 DSW 1-2 DSW 1-3 DSW 1-4 DSW 1-5 DSW 1-6 DSW 1-7 DSW 1-8

IF Specific IF Specific IF Specific On On Off Off Off

INTERFACE CONFIGURATION

DSW 1-1 DSW 1-2 DSW 1-3 OPERATIONAL MODE

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Off Off Off RS-232C

On Off Off TLL

Off On Off IrDA

On On Off Bluethooth (mode 1 using PIN code)

Off Off On RS-232C, IrDA

On Off On TTL, IrDA

Off On On Bluetooth (mode 2 no authentification)

On On On Wireless LAN (802.11B)

WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES
(OR USE A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE
HOST OR THE PRINTER. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERFACE CIRCUITRY IN THE PRINTER/HOST AND IS NOT COVERED
BY WARRANTY.

NOTE: Some hosts monitor the Request-To-Send (RTS) signal (pin 4 of 25)

to determine if the printer is ready to receive data. Since the printer does not
generate this signal, the RTS line must be held true (high) in order to allow
communication. This can be performed by connecting the RTS pin to the
Clear-To-Send (CTS) signal (pin 5 of 25).

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