SATO DR300 User Manual 2

(HQ) SATO International Pte. Ltd.
(Japan) SATO Corporation
(Singapore) SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

(Malaysia) SATO Auto-ID Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

(Thailand) SATO Auto-ID (Thailand) Co., Ltd

(China) SATO Shanghai Co., Ltd
(USA) SATO America, Inc.
(Belgium) SATO Europe NV
(Germany) SATO Deutch land G mbH
(Poland) SATO Polska SP Z O.O.
(UK) SATO UK Ltd
(Holland) SATO Rotterdam Logistics Center

Factory :

(Malaysia) SATO Malaysia Electronics Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
(Malaysia) SATO Labelling Malaysia Electronics Sdn.Bhd.

DR300

Quick Guide

SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

438A Alexandra Road

#05-01/02 Alexandra Technopark

Singapore 119967

Tel : [phone]; Fax : [phone]

Sales Hotline : [phone]; Service Hotline : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Website : www.satoworldwide.com

© Copyright 2003

SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Warning : This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class
A 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 necessary
to correct the interference.

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 Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. The
materials in this document are provided for general information and are subject to change
without notice. SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. assumes no responsibilities for any errors that
may appear.

SAP/DR300/QG/Jan05/02

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DIPSW 3

No. Setting Content

ON Enable: Change parameter by touch screen 1
OFF Enable: Change parameter by touch screen
ON (Reserved) 2
OFF (Reserved)
ON (Reserved) 3
OFF (Reserved)
ON (Reserved) 4
OFF (Reserved)
ON (Reserved) 5
OFF (Reserved)
ON (Reserved) 6
OFF (Reserved)
ON Non-standard protocode 7
OFF Standard protocode
ON Zero without slash 8
OFF Zero with slash

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Separate sheet 3 (Protocol setting)

7 8 Content
ON ON (Reserved)
ON OFF STATUS 3
OFF ON XON-XOFF
OFF OFF Ready/Busy

DIPSW 2

No. Setting Content

ON Direct Thermal 1
OFF Thermal Transfer
ON (Reserved) / Reflecting type sensor 2
OFF (Reserved) / See through type sensor
ON Head Check, Yes 3
OFF Head Check, No
ON Hex dump function, Yes 4
OFF Hex dump function, No
ON Multi items receive mode 5
OFF 1 item receive mode
ON (Reserved) 6
OFF (Reserved)
ON Size detection, Yes 7
OFF Size detection, Yes
ON Tear off (Dispense), Yes 8
OFF Tear off (Dispense), No

* Pitch sensor (DSW2-2) is effective only during service, test print. It is void during test print.

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Table of Contents

What You Get …………………………………………………………….. 2
Unpacking ………………………………………………………………… 3

Unpacking – Touch Screen (Optional Item) ……………………... 4

Accessories Checklist …………..................................................... 5

Name of Parts …………………………………………………………….. 6

Touch Screen / Keypad ………………………………………….. 7
Operation Panel Unit …………………………………………….. 8
Card Cover Unit …………………………………………………. 9
Back Panel Unit ………………………………………………….. 9

Media Loading …………………………………………………………… 10

Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon …………………………….. 10

Setting Rolled Paper ……………………………………………... 10
Setting Large Diameter Rolled Label ……………………………. 13
Setting Carbon Ribbon …………………………………………… 14

Pitch Sensor Adjustment ………………………………………………… 16
Power Supply ……………………………………………………………... 18
Simple Troubleshooting ………………………………………………….. 20
Daily Maintenance ………………………………………………………... 23
Serial Interface ……………………………………………………………. 26
Specifications ……………………………………………………………… 27

Basic Specifications ……………………………………………… 27

Label and Carbon Ribbon Specifications ………………………… 28

Operating Environment Condition ……………..………………… 29

DR300 Software Specifications ………………………………….. 29

Printer Main Body Operation Unit ……………………………………… 30
DIP-Switch Setting ………………………………………………………... 31
DIPSW 2 …………………………………………………………………… 32
DIPSW 3 …………………………………………………………………… 33

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What You Get

The DR300 printer comes packed in a protective carton.
Included in the carton are the fol lowing items:

• DR300 Printer

• Quick Guide

• Driver / Manual CD-Rom

• 2-Pin Power Cable or 3-Pin Plug

• Head Cleaning Sheet

• Sample Ribbons

• Ribbon Take-up Core

• Cleaning Solution

• Cleaning Cloth

• Ribbon Part List

• Maintenance Contract

After taking the DR300 Printer out from the carton and
removing the protective plastic cover, it is ready for
installation.

Installation and Handling Instruction

Place of installation

• Place on level surface

• Avoid vibration

• Avoid high temperature and humidity

• Avoid high environment

Power Supply

• AC220/240V power supply is needed

• Supply electricity from main power supply

• Three pin earthed power lead is required

• A maximum of 3 amp fuse link is recommended

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DIP-Switch Setting

DIP-Switch Setting

DIP Switch shall be set when printer is off.
Each DIPSW setting is described below.
*All are set to OFF position as factory defaults.

No. Setting Content

ON Data bit No. = 7 1

OFF Data bit No. = 8
2
3

4 ON

5
6

7
8

Separate

Sheet 1

OFF

Separate

Sheet 2

Separate

Sheet 3

Parity setting (None, Even, Odd)

Stop bit = 2
Stop bit = 1

Baud rate setting (2400, 4800, 9600, 19 200)

Protocol setting (Ready/Busy, Xon-Xoff, Status-3)

Separate sheet 1 (Parity setting)

2 3 Content
ON ON (Reserved)
ON OFF Odd
OFF ON Even
OFF OFF None

Separate sheet 2 (Baud rate setting)

5 6 Content
ON ON 2400 bps
ON OFF 4800 bps
OFF ON 19200 bps
OFF OFF 9600 bps

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Card maintenance

No Yes
function
Online maintenance

No Yes
function
2D Codes Yes (PDF 417, QR, Data

No

code)
Truetype fonts Yes (S/ware or card) Yes (Card stored)
Preset data No Yes (1MB card, 900 sets)
₤ p currency change No Yes
Adjustable guard bars Software Yes

Printer Main Body Operation Unit

LCD Display Unit 8 x 2 lines LCD display is displayed when touch screen is

not connected.
Feed Key Paper feeding. Operation Key
Line Key Temporary halts printing (print pause)

LED 2 colour

LED

DIP Switch

DIPSW 1 Serial interface (setting baud rate, etc)

RED : error display

GREEN : On-line

DIPSW 2 Setting operation mode, etc.

Setting Hex dump function
DIPSW 3 Setting zero slash and non-standard protocode

Variable Control VR

PITCH Pitch adjustment
OFFSET Cutter, dispense, tear off position adjustment
PRINT Print darkness adjustment

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Unpacking

Remove equipment from the carton bo x.

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Unpacking – Touch Screen (Optional Item)

Remove touch screen from the carton box.

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Operating Environment Condition

Input Power Supply

Voltage AC 220V + - 10%
Voltage
Power Consumption Max 190 VA 130W
Environment
Condition

Operating temperature 5~40 d.c.

Operating humidity 30~80 d.c. (No condensation)

Storage temperature -5~60 d.c.

Storage humidity 30~90 d.c. (No condensation)

Except paper and carbon ribbon

DR300 Software Specifications

DR300 Software Specification

On-line specification Stand alone specification
Format registration Stand alone specification
Recall function

(50 fields + 50 formats on card)
(Printer Main Body)
Sequential Numbering Yes (Numeric only) Yes (Numeric)
Copy Function No Yes
Box/Line Print Yes Yes
Graphic BMP file BMP file
Reverse print Yes Yes
Calendar function Yes Yes
Alphanumeric table No Yes
10 Item function

No Yes (card stored)
(Store in PC card)
Price field function No Yes
C/D Calculation No Yes
Input check function No Yes
Rotate copy Yes Yes
Image copy No Yes
Customised character No Yes
Mode Continuous mode, cutter

mode, dispense mode, tear

Continuous mode, cutter mode,
dispense mode, tear off mode.

off mode.
Media size designation Media parameter Media parameter
Printing offset Yes Yes
Display setting No Yes
Startup display setting No Yes
Format control function No Yes