SATO PB2-180,PB2 Series,PB2-230 Instruction Manual

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CANADA

LABEL MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & SALES

CENTRAL AMERICA

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HANDHELD LABELING

SOLUTIONS

PB2-180 PB2-230

Maintenance

• Scheduled cleanings are highly recommended
to avoid troublesome operation caused by paper
dust and adhesive residue

• Clean print head with a soft, dry toothbrush

• Do not use lubricants or detergents to clean your
Handheld Labeler

• Do not re-ink used ink roller

• Do not place the tool, label or ink roller in a high
humidity environment or above 40°C/104°F

Troubleshooting

Labels are not properly fed

• Squeeze the trigger rmly and completely

• Re-load labels according to the instructions in
this guide

• Conrm that you are using genuine SATO labels

• Be sure the tools have been properly maintained

• Check to see if the labels are damp

No print appears on the labels

• Use a new ink roller

• Squeeze the tool handle lever completely to
print a label

• Use genuine SATO ink rollers

• Push pointer back rmly to it’s original positon

There are dots and dust spots on labels

• Clean the application roller and printhead to
remove any stray ink and dust

Corporate Prole

Handheld Labeling Solutions

SATO is a pioneer and leading global provider
of integrated Automatic Identication and Data

Collection solutions that leverage barcode and

RFID technologies.

SATO manufactures innovative, reliable auto­identication systems and offers complete

solutions to businesses by integrating hardware,

software, consumables and maintenance services.
SATO’s solutions enable businesses to realize

precision, labor and resource savings that help
preserve the environment and deliver peace of

mind to consumers. All of which contribute to the
development of a sustainable world.

Today, SATO continues its tradition of designing

and manufacturing high quality printing systems,
including its legendary line of hand labeler products

that deliver reliable, unparalleled performance.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Handheld Labeling Solutions

Lift the label roll cover by gently
pressing in on the marked grips

and lifting up.

1

Turn the tool over and lift up
on the marked tab on the tool’s
door to open up the bottom.

2

After opening the door, gently

lift the pressure plate and pull to

open up the entire tool.

3

Take the roll of labels and

remove one round, eliminating
any glue simplifying the loading

process.

4

Gently feed the labels through

the tool from the top.

5

The labels will slide through

the tool and come out from the

bottom.

6

Once loaded, pinch the levers on

either side of the tool and slide

the label roll into place. Release

the levers, tightly close the label

roll cover.

7

After closing the cover, ip
the tool upside down. Pull the

labels out about 6”, aligning the

labels within the guide. Tightly
close the pressure plate.

8

Pull the labels back, towards
the tool handle, making sure to
align the tabs of the labels with

the knobs on the reel.

9

Close the door on the bottom
of the tool by gently lifting the
door while pushing it down into

place. The tool is now ready
to use.

10

Loading Label Rolls

At the front of the

tool, pinch the
top, ribbed lever
together with the

lower lever.

1

Tilt the assembly

back and lift up to
remove from the

tool.

2

Gently slide the ink
roller free from the

assembly.

3

Slide the fresh ink
roller into place,
making sure the arrow

indicators align.

4

Pinching the levers
of the assembly
together, slide the

assembly into place.

5

Once in position,

release the levers
and the assembly

will snap into place.

6

Replacing Ink Roller

Pull the pointer in or out as
required and rotate to select

print character.

1

Push the pointer back to its

original position.

2

Setting Print Characters

SATO’s PB2 Series of handheld labelers are equipped

with commonly used expressions, larger font size and

a wide-open path for easy label loading. The PB2
Series is intuitive to operate and user friendly.

Label Roll Cover

Levers

Tool Door

Tool Door

Handle