SATO M 5900RVe User Manual

M5900RVe

Direct Thermal Printer

OPERATOR MANUAL

PN 9001125A

SATO America, Inc.

10350A Nations Ford Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

Main Phone: (704) 644.1650

Technical Support Hotline: (704) 644.1660

Technical Support Fax: (707) 644.1661

E-Mail: satosales@satoamerica.com

techsupport@satoamerica.com

www.satoamerica.com

WARNING

THE EQUIPMENT REFERENCED IN THIS DOCUMENT 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual 1-2 General Description 1-3

Primary Components 1-3

Control Features 1-5

Switches 1-5 Connection Ports 1-5

TECHNICAL DATA

Physical Characteristics 2-2 Power 2-2 Enviromental 2-2 Print 2-2 Media 2-3 Sensing 2-2 Interface Modules 2-3 Processing 2-3 Character Font Capabilities 2-3 Barcode Capabilities 2-4 Regulatory Approvals 2-4

INSTALLATION

Unpacking & Parts Identification 3-2 Printer Installation 3-3

Site Location 3-3 Media Selection 3-3 Media Loading 3-3

Interface Selection 3-5

RS232 Serial Interface 3-5 IEEE1284 Parallel Interface 3-7 Universal Serial BUS (USB) Adapter 3-8 Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet 3-8

802.11B Wireless 3-8 Receive Buffer 3-9 ACK/NAK Protocol 3-9

Accessories Installation 3-10

Interface Module 3-10

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OPERATION

Printer Configuration 4-2

Dip Switch Panels 4-2

Configuration Modes 4-6

Normal Mode 4-6 Test Print Mode 4-7 Advanced Mode 4-8 Default Settings Mode 4-9 Flash Memory Download Mode 4-10 User Download Mode 4-12 Hex Dump Mode 4-13 Card Mode 4-14 Non-Standard Clear Mode 4-15 Service Mode 4-16 Counters Mode 4-17 Maintenance Mode 4-18 Screen Identification 4-19

Operational Adjustments 4-23

Print 4-23 Offset 4-23 Pitch 4-23 Print Reference Position 4-24 Sensor & Accessory Location 4-25

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Signals 5-2 Troubleshooting Table 5-3 Troubleshooting Procedures 5-5

RS232 Serial Interface 5-5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 5-6 Parallel Interface 5-6 LAN Ethernet Interface 5-7

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Procedures 6-2 Replacement Procedures 6-3

Fuse 6-4 Print Head 6-4 Interface Board 6-5

Adjustment Procedures 6-6

Print Head Balance 6-7 Print Head Alignment 6-8

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INTRODUCTION

• About This Manual

• General Description

• Control Features

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Unit 1: Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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 provided with the product.

Step-by-step maintenance instructions are provided with typical problems and solutions. 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 PRESONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

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

LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that should be visible on the LCD at that point.

A comprehensive Table Of Contents provided at the front of this manual facilitates rapid movement within. The contents identify the different Units, Chapters, and Sections. Each references the page number of their commencement.

The pages of this manual have embedded headers and footers 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 enumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyphen. The first character set references the Unit and the second identifies the page number. Page numbers begin with the numeral (1) one at the commencement of a new unit and ascends sequentially.

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Unit 1: Introduction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The M5900RVe is a direct thermal, high performance printer capable of printing all popular bar codes and twelve human readable fonts; providing an inventory of thousands of styles and sizes. Its heavy metal construction is designed to deliver optimum performance in demanding enviroments.

PRINT ASSEMBLY

TEAR BAR

PRINT HEAD

HEAD OPEN SWITCH

MEDIA RAMP

OPERATOR PANEL

FRONT HOUSING COVER

LEFT HOUSING COVER

CENTER WALL

REAR HOUSING COVER

MEDIA SUPPORT ARM

PRINT HEAD LATCH

RIGHT LABEL GUIDE

PLATEN ROLLER

PRINTER FRAME

PRINTER CHASSIS

RIGHT HOUSING COVER

Figure 1-1a, Primary Components

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INTERFACE BOARD

EXT INTERFACE

POWER SWITCH

MAIN FUSE

A/C CONNECTOR

MEMORY CARD

D R

A O

B S

R +

4 8

2 1

E E

E I

MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD

PLATEN ROLLER PULLY

TIMING BELT

DRIVE MOTOR

POWER BOARD

Figure 1-1b, Primary Components

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CONTROL FEATURES

SWITCHES

Power Switch Two position on/off switch that controls power flow to the system. Line Key Toggles between on-line and off-line modes. When on-line, the

printer is ready to receive data from the host. Acts as a pause during print by taking the printer off-line. Also used as a scroll-and-enter interface for printer setup.

Feed Key Feeds one blank label through the printer when off-line. When the

printer is on-line, another copy of the last label will be printed. Also used as a scroll-and-enter interface for printer setup.

DSW2 & DSW3 Sets operational parameters of printer.

DSW1 To configure optional RS232 communication card. Located on card.

CONNECTION PORTS

AC Power Input Connector permits 115V, 50/60 Hz supply via supplied cord.

Interface Port Connector for interface harness. Must be connected for the printer to

be operational. Acceptable interface types are:

• RS232C Serial I/F Module, DB-25

• IEEE1284 Parallel I/F Module, AMP 57-40360

• Universal Serial Bus Adapter

• Ethernet 10/100 BaseT I/F Module

• RS422/485 I/F Module, DB-9

Ext. Interface Port Connector for external control of print cycle. Also supplies power for

optional accessories - AMP 57-60140

Memory Card Slot Slot for the insertion of optional PCMCIA Memory Card

INTERFACE PORT

POWER

100V - 120V

I/F

EXT PORT

EXT.

POWER SWITCH

MAIN FUSE CONNECTION

AC POWER INPUT

LCD DISPLAY

LINE KEY

LINE FEED

OFFSET

PRINT PITCH

DSW2

FEED KEY

POTENTIOMETERS

DIP SWITCHES

DSW3

MEMORY CARD SLOT

FUSE T3.15A H 250V

Figure 1-2, Switches, Indicators, and Connection Ports

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TECHNICAL DATA

• Physical Charcteristics

•Power

• Enviromental

•Print

•Media

• Sensing

• Interface Modules

• Processing

• Character Font Capabilities

• Barcode Capabilities

• Regulatory Approvals

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Unit 2: Technical Data

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Width 10.25 Inches (261 mm)

Height 11.25 Inches (285 mm)

Depth 12.75 Inches (322 mm)

Weight 22.75 Pounds (10.3 Kg) standard

POWER

Input Voltage 115/220 Volts AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hertz +/-5%

Power Consumption 190 Volts/150 Watts Operating, 30 Volts/20 Watts Idle

ENVIRONMENTAL

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

Storage Temperature 23° to 140°F (-5° to 60°C)

Storage Humidity 20 to 90% RH Non-Condensing

Operating Humidity 20 to 80% RH Non-Condensing

Electrostatic Discharge 8kV

Method Direct Thermal

Speed (user selectable) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Inches Per Second

Print Module (dot size) .0049 Inches (.125 mm)

Resolution 203 Dots Per Inch (8 dpmm)

Maximum Print Width 4.4 Inches (112 mm)

Maximum Print Length 14.0 Inches (355 mm)

MEDIA

Width 1.5 to 5.0 Inches + .118 for paper backing (37-128 mm)

Length 1.0 to 14.0 Inches + .118 for paper backing (25-356 mm)

Type Die Cut Labels, Fan-Fold, Tag Stock or Continuous

Maximum Caliper .008 Inches (.21 mm)

Maximum Roll Diameter 6 Inches (152 mm), Wound face inward

Minimum Core Diameter 3 Inches (76 mm)

SENSING

Gap Fixed

Reflective Eye-Mark Fixed

Continuous Form Sensor not used.

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INTERFACE MODULES

Parallel Port IEEE 1284 Standard

Serial Port RS232C (9600 to 57,6000 dps) Standard

RS422/485 (9600 to 57600 bps) Optional

Ready/Busy or X-On/X-Off Flow Control

Bi-Directional Status

Universal Serial Bus USB Adapter

Ethernet 10/100 Base T, 802.11B Wireless Wi-Fi

Data Transmission ASCII Format

PROCESSING

CPU 32 Bit RISC

FLash ROM 2 Mega-Bytes

SDRAM 16 Mega-Bytes

Receive Buffer 2.95 Mega-Bytes

Memory Expansion See Options and Accessories

CHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIES

MATRIX FONTS

U Font 5 dots W x 9 dots H

S Font 8 dots W x 15 dots H

M Font 13 dots W x 20 dots H

XU Font 5 dots W x 9 dots H (Helvetica)

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

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

OA Font (OCR-A)

OB Font (OCR-B)

AUTO SMOOTHING FONTS

WB 18 dots W x 30 dots H

WL 28 dots W x 52 dots H

XB 48 dots W x 48 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold)

XL 48 dots W x 48 dots H (Sans Serif)

VECTOR FONT

Proportional or Fixed Spacing

Font Size 50 x 50 dots to 999 x 999 dots

Helvetica, 10 Font Variations

AGFA RASTER FONTS

A Font CG Times, 8 to 72 pt.

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AGFA RASTER FONTS

B Font CG Triumvirate, 8 to 72 pt.

DOWNLOADABLE FONTS

Bit Mapped True Type Fonts with Utility Program

CHARACTER CONTROL

Expansion up to 12 x in either the X or Y coordinates.

Charcter Pitch Control

Line Space Control

Journal Print facility

0, 90, 180, and 270 Degree Rotation

BAR CODE CAPABILTIES

Linear Bar Codes Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplemental

EAN-8, EAN-13

CODABAR

Code 39 Code 93

Code 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5

MSI

POSTNET

UCC/EAN-128

UPC-A and UPC-E

Two Dimemsional Data Matriix

Maxicode

PDF417

Micro PDF

Truncated PDF

QR Code

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

Bar Height 4 to 999 dots, User progammable

Rotation 0, 90, 180, and 270 Degrees

Sequential Numbering Sequential numbering of both numerics and bar codes

Custom Characters RAM storage for special characters

Graphics Full dot addressable graphics, SATO Hex/Binary, .BMP or

.PCX formats

Form Overlay Form overlay for high-speed editing of complex formats

REGULATORY APPROVALS

Safety VCCI (Class B), EN 55022 (Class B), UL (CUL), TUV

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INSTALLATION

• Unpacking

• Parts Identification

• Printer Installation

• Interface Selection

• Accessories Installation

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Unit 3: Installation

UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Unpack the printer as directed in the following procedure.

1 Place the shipping container (box) upright on a solid, flat surface.

2 Open the box, remove any loose items and the first layer of packing material.

3 Carefully lift the printer and accessories from the box and place them on a solid flat surface.

4 Remove the plastic covers from the printer and its accessories.

5 Inspect the printer and its accessories for visual physical damage.

6 Ensure the following components are present:

7 Report damaged property.

PACKED COMPONENTS

Printer

Power Cord

Operator Manual Programming Manual

Software Disk

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Unit 3: Installation

PRINTER INSTALLATION

This chapter provides guidance on general printer setup and installation. The following chapter provides instructions on how to selct an interface for the host to communicate with the printer.

SITE LOCATION

• Stationed on a solid flat surface

• Stationed away from hazardous conditions

• Sufficient access space on all sides

• Stationed within operational distance of the host computer based on interface specificaitons

MEDIA SELECTION

The size and type of the labels or tags to be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase. Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that does not cover the print head, will allow the platen roller to tread on it and wear it out. The edge of the media will also wear a groove in the platen roller which will effect print quality.

After determining the width and length of the label or tag to be printed, and knowing the print head width, order the media width of the print head and with the labels or tags oriented so that the media’s space is optimized. The media should be wound with its labels on the inward.

MEDIA LOADING

1 Open the right housing cover, unlatch the print assembly, and open.

NOTE: Pull forward on the green handle marked “PULL”.

2 Suspend the media roll from the media support arm.

NOTE: A properly installed roll will be oriented so that the roll feeds from the under side and its labels are located on the top side of the paper.

3 Adjust the media roll guide to prevent the media roll from travelling when being dispensed.

4 Feed the end of the media under the label guide and up the label ramp.

NOTE: The label guide is a black plastic arm that protrudes across the back side of the label ramp.

5 Adjust the right label guide to a position so that label travel is prohibited.

NOTE: The right label guide is a green colored knob that adjusts laterally across the back perimeter of the label ramp.

6 Lower and latch the print assembly.

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Figure 3-1, Media Loading

Figure 3-2, Fan-Fold Loading

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Unit 3: Installation

INTERFACE SELECTION

This chapter presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host. The four acceptable interface methods are:

• RS232C Asynchronous Serial

• IEEE1284 Parallel

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Adapter

• Local Area network (LAN) Ethernet

• 802.11B Wireless

Following the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the following unit for instructions on how to Configure the printer for that interface type.

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).

RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE

This High Speed Serial Interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed in the printer by the user. The only difference between this interface and the TTL is their signal levels and cable pinouts.

RS232C SPECIFICATIONS

Asynchronous ASCII Half-duplex communication

Bi-Directional Communication Data Transmission Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps Data Length 8 bit (selectable) Stop Bit 1 bit (fixed) Parity Bit ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable) Codes Used ASC II Character Codes, JIS Kanji Codes Control Codes STX (02H), ETX (03H), ACK (06H), NAK (15H) Connector Special Cable Special Signal Levels High = +5V to +12V, Low = -5V to -12V

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RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE SIGNALS

PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL DEFINITION

1 Reference FG (Frame Ground) 2 To Host TD (Transmit Data) - Data from the printer to the host computer. Sends X-On/

X-Off characters or status data (bi-directional protocols). 3 To Printer RD (Receive Data) - Data to the printer from the host computer. 4 To Host RTS (Request to Send) - Used with Ready/Busy flow control to indicate an

error condition. RTS is high and remains high unless the print head is open (in

this case, RTS would return to the high state after the print head is closed and

the printer is placed back on-line) or an error condition occurs during printing

(e.g., ribbon out, label out). 5 To Printer CTS (Clear to Send) - When this line is high, the printer assumes that data is

ready to be transmitted. The printer will not receive data when this line is low. If

this line is not being used, it should be tied high (to pin 4). 6 To Printer DSR (Data Set Ready) - When this line is high, the printer will be ready to

receive data. This line must be high before data is transmitted. If this line is not

being used, it should be tied high (to pin 20). 7 Reference SG (Signal Ground)

20 To Host DTR (Data Terminally Ready) - This signal applies to Ready/Busy flow control.

The printer is ready to receive data when this pin is high. It goes low when the

printer is off-line, either manually or due to an error condition, and while

printing in the single job buffer mode. It will also go low when the data in the

buffer reaches the buffer near full level.

NOTE: Pin assignments begin with one (1) in the upper right corner and ascend to thirteen (13) in the upper left corner. Pin number fourteen (14) picks up in the lower right corner and ascends to twenty-five (25) in the lower left.

CABLE REQUIREMENTS

DB9 DB25 HOST CONNECTION DB9 PRINTER

1 1 FG (Frame Ground) Bi-Directional 1 FG (Frame Ground) 2 3 RD (Receive Data) To Host 2 TD (Transmit Data) 3 2 TD Transmit Data) To Printer 3 RD (Receive Data) 8 5 CTS (Clear To Send) To Printer DB9-6 4 RTS (Request to Send) 4 20 DTR (Data Temrinal Ready) To Printer DB9-4 6 DSR (Data Set Ready) 6 6 DSR* (Data Set Ready) To Host 9 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 5 7 SG (Signal Ground) Bi-Directional 7 SG (Signal Ground)

* This connection at the host side of the interface would depend upon the pin that is being used as the Ready/Busy signal by the driving software. Typically, on a PC, it would be either CTS (pin5) or DSR (pin

6) on a DB-25 connector.

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