SATO M8485S Manual del operador

OEM Print Engines Operator’s Manual Read this Operator's Manual before and during the installation o

General Printer Specifications (All Models) SPECIFICATION M-8485Se M-8460Se/ M-8465SeM-8490Se M-8459SePRINT Method Direct or Thermal Transfer Direct

Section 7. TroubleshootingUSING THE UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS(USB)INTERFACEIf nothing prints when doing a test print you will need to verify that the devi

Sect ion 7. Troubleshooti ngChecking the InterfacebetweenthePrintServerand the Printer First make sure that the cable between the print server and th

Section 7. Troubleshooting1. Excessive NetWare polling can be a big cause of intermittent problems. Make sure that you have only enabled the NetWar

Sect ion 7. Troubleshooti ngERROR SIGNALSThe LCD Display, Front Panel LED Indicators and Buzzer provide a visual/audio indication of thetypeof errore

APPENDIX A OPTIONALACCESSORIESThis section contains instructionsforusingthefollowingfeatures: • PCMCIA Memory Cards • Memory Option • Top Mou

Appendix A: Optional Accessories ERROR DESCRIPTION INDICATION REMEDY LowBattery-Lowbatterycondition is detected when printer is turned ON. ERRORLED:

AppendixA: Optional Accessories2. Remove the two InterfaceModule RetainingScrews.3. Grasp theInterface Moduleandpullitout oftheconnector. 4. Pl

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Section 1. Specifications General Printer Specifications (All Models) SPECIFICATION M-8485Se/M-8459Se/M-8490Se/M-8460Se/M-8465Se ENVI

Section 1. Specifications General Printer Specifications (All Models) SPECIFICATION M-8485Se/M-8460Se/M-8465Se/M-8490Se/M-8459Se CONTROLS AND SI

Section 1. Specifications Character Fonts (All Models) SPECIFICATION M-8485Se/M-8459Se/M-8460Se/M-8465Se M-8490Se MATRIX FON

Section 1. Specifications Bar Codes and Other Features (All Models) SPECIFICATION M-8485Se/M-8459Se/M-8490Se/M-8460Se/M-8465Se SYMBOLOGIES Book

Section 1. Overview and Specifications Optional Accessories (All Models) ACCESSORY M-8485Se/M-8459Se/M-8490Se M-8460Se/M-8465SeMEMORY EXPANSION

SECTION 1 PRINTER OVERVIEWINTRODUCTION The SATO “Se” Print Engines are designed to be integrated into high-performance on-site labeling systems. All

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SECTION 2 INSTALLATIONINTRODUCTION This section of the manual has been written to help you install the SATO “Se” print engine modules and to getstart

Section 2. Installation DIMENSIONS Note: The exactposition of componentsmayvarydependingon model. Width: 10.4 inches 265 mmDepth: Depth M-8460S Only

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Section 2. InstallationCOMPONENT NAMES Label and RibbonLoading DiagramOperation PanelDIP Switch Panel Ribbon Motion Sensor Ribbon RewindCover Open Sw

Section 2. Installation REAR PANEL EXT Connector Memory Card Slot Cover AC Fuse Plug-In Interface Module AC Input Connector Power On/Off Switch To t

Section 2. InstallationSWITCHES AND SENSORS Cover Open Switch The printer mechanism cover is fitted with a microswitch. When the cover is opened, th

Section 2. Installation MEDIA LOADING Ribbon Loading (not applicable for the M-8459Se) New Ribbon1. Open the printhead by rotatingtheHeadLatch unti

Section 2. InstallationLoadingthe Label Stock1. Openthe print head byrotatingtheHeadLatch until the head releases. It is spring-loaded in the open

Section 2. Installation 12. Turn the printer on and press the Feed button. It should feed labels until the first label is peeled and readyforapplicat

Section 2. InstallationADJUSTING THE LABEL SENSORThe “Se” printers can positionlabelsusingeitheralabelgap(transmissive) oranEye-Mark (reflective) sen

Section 2. Installation ADJUSTING SENSOR POSITIONThe label gap (transmissive) sensor can be positioned over a limited . The movable sensor assembly i

Section 2. InstallationOPERATION PANEL Power On/OffSwitchLCD Display Control Switches& IndicatorsOperation PanelLCD Display 2 Linex16 Character

Section 2. Installation DIP SWITCH PANEL The DIP Switch panel is located inside the cover and contains three 8-position DIP switches and three adjust

PREFACE“Se” PRINT ENGINE OPERATOR’SMANUALThe Operator’s Manual for the “Se” Print Engine Family contains basic information about the printer such as

DSW1-1 SETTING SECTION 3 CONFIGURATIONPRINTER DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATIONDIP Switch Panels There are two DIP switches (DSW2 and DSW3) located inside the

Section 3. Configuration Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4).Selectsthe numberofstopbitsto end each byte transmission. DSW1-4 SETTING Off 1 Stop BitOn

Section 3. ConfigurationHead Check Selection (DSW2-3). When selected, the printer will check for head elementsthat are electricallymalfunctioning.DS

Section 3. Configuration Backfeed Sequence (DSW3-1). Backfeed is used to correctly position the label forapplication and then retract the next label

Section 3. ConfigurationExternal Signal Type Selection (DSW3-6, DSW3-7). Both the polarity and signal type (level or pulse) of the external print sy

Section 3. Configuration DEFAULT SETTINGS SWITCH SELECTIONS All switches are placed in the Off default position for shipping. This will result in th

Section 3. ConfigurationPOTENTIOMETERADJUSTMENTSPITCH After the pitch has been set with the LCD Control Panel, it is sometimes desirable to make min

Section 3. Configuration 2. Press the LINEkey to place theprinterintheOffLinestatus.3. Press the FEED key to feed outablanklabel.4. Adjust the

Section 3. ConfigurationLCD PANEL PRINTER CONFIGURATIONThe LCD Panel is used by the operator in conjunction with the LINE and FEED switches to manual

Section 3. Configuration NORMAL MODEThe printer initially powers on intheONLINE mode.The user canaccess the User Settings using thefollowing procedur

SECTION 7. TROUBLESHOOTING• This section contains troubleshooting procedures to follow in the event you have printer problems.APPENDICES • APPEND

Section 3. ConfigurationPITCH OFFSET + 00mm The label Pitch is the distance from the leading ed

CANCEL PRINT JOB YES NO CANCEL PRINT JOB CURRENT ALL If the printer has a print job(s) in memory, selecting YES will cause the job(s)

Section 3. Configuration ADVANCED MODE An Advanced Mode is provided to make adjustments that require only occasional changes. Since they affect the b

Section 3. ConfigurationPRINT OFFSET V:+0000 H:+0000 Vertical Offset is the distance down from the leading edge (the edge of the label that comes out

Section 3. Configuration CALENDAR 00/00/00 00:00 IGNORE CR/LF YES NO CHARACTER PITCH PROP FIX

Page 3-16 SATO “Se” Print EnginesSection 3. ConfigurationADVANCED MODE The menu cycles back t

CARD MODE The Card Mode allows the operator to manage the Expanded Memory (PCMCIA Card or InternalExpanded FlashROM).V 05.A4.01.02 INITIALIZING Displ

Section 3. Configuration CARD->MEMORYCOPY SATOFONT Y/N COPY START YES NO SATO FONT COPY COPYING This selection allows you to copy SATO

Section 3. ConfigurationCOPY START YES NO MEMORY->CARDCOPYCOPYING 2. Confirm your selection by stepping the cursor to the Yes selection. If you

Section 3. Configuration CARD COPY/FORMAT XXXXXXX ERROR CARD FORMAT YES NO MEMORY

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEWIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SERVICE MODEThe Service Mode allows the operator to set up the basic operation parameters of the printer. V 05.A4.01.02 INITIALIZ

Section 3. Configuration3. Calculate the starting point voltage using the formula. 4. Use the LINE key to step the counter to the desired setting. Th

Section 3. Configuration AUTO ONLINE FEED YES NO FEED ON ERROR YES NOThis selection specifies whether or not the printer will feed a label wh

Section 3. ConfigurationWEB ACCELERATION FAST NORMAL EURO CODE D5 This selection allows the printer to use either a Normal or Fast web accele

Section 3. Configuration LABEL RE-DETECT ENABLE DISABLE IEEE1284 ACK SIGNAL 00.5 This selection allows the user to disable the feeding of

COUNTERS MODE The Counters Mode is provided to allow the user to access the internal printer cousters.Section 3. ConfigurationADVANCED MODE The Count

Section 3. Configuration TEST PRINT MODE The Test Print Mode offers 4 different status labels for troubleshooting. If DSW3-5 isin the OFF position, t

Section 3. ConfigurationDEFAULT SETTING MODEOccassionally it is desirable to reset all printer configuration settings to their original default condi

Section 3. Configuration DOWNLOAD USER DEFINED PROTOCOL CODESThe user can define a set of custom protocol codes and download them to the printer usin

Section 3. ConfigurationHEX DUMP MODE In addition to the Test Print Labels, the printer can print the contents of the recei

SECTION 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Adju

Section 3. Configuration SATO “Se” Print Engines Page 3-31HIDDEN MODE and SHIFT CODE OPERATIONWith DSW2-4=ON and turning the print engine

SECTION 4 CLEANINGAND MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION The following informationispresentedinthissection:• Adjusting the Print Quality • Cleaning the Pr

Section 4.cleaning and Maintenance The primary adjustment for Print Darkness is the PRINT potentiometer on the internal DIP Switch panel. It provides

Section 4.cleaning and Maintenance5. The Print Head faces downward along the front edge of the assembly. Pass the end of the dampened swab along th

Section 4.cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING THE SENSORS AND PAPER END SWITCHThere are two sensors that are used to control the positioning of the lab

Section 4.cleaning and MaintenanceREPLACING THE PRINT HEADThe print head is a user-replaceable item. If it becomes damaged for any reason, it can be

Section 4.cleaning and Maintenance NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the printing surface of the print head while installingit. Scratching the surface

SECTION 5 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE INTRODUCTION This section presents a brief overview of the commands that are used with the SATO “Se”printers to produ

Section 5. Programming Reference Some commandscan contain bothParameterandData elements,such as “print a Code 39 symbolcontaining the data.”SELECTING

Section 5. Programming ReferenceOPEN“COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DS”AS #1This sets the RS232Ccommunicationparametersofthehost PC’s COM1 portfor9600 baud, Even

SECTION 6. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Interf

Section 5. Programming Reference 60 PRINT #1, E$;"H400",E$;"V100";E$;"WL1SATO";Sends the data “SATO” to be to be plac

Section 5. Programming ReferenceNormal Reference Point H1, V13" 3"YourLabel7" 2"5"M-8485S PrintAreaCalculate the distance (i

Section 5. Programming Reference Mounting Plate Base ReferencePoint, H=0001MountingPlate Base ReferencePoint, H=0001Label Label5"2"Left-Han

Section 5. Programming ReferenceLeft-Hand Printer SATO *SATO* *SATO* *SATO*SATO *SATO* *SATO* *SATO* 2" Label 5"Original image must be mo

Section 5. Programming Reference Original Base Reference Point H = 200Label FeedDirectionV = 800 “%1”COMMAND DEFAULT SETTINGS There are some types of

Section 5. Programming ReferenceOPPOSITE HAND MODELS The standard “Se” print engine is referred to as a “right-hand” printer (i.e., when facing the C

Section 5. Programming Reference COMMAND CODE PAGE REFERENCEIt is beyond the scope of this basic Operator’s manual to cover all the SBPL commands her

SECTION 6 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION The “Se” printers utilize a Plug-In Interface Module for maximum printer configuration flexibility. T

Section 6. Interface Specifications The Parallel interface will probably be the most useful in communicating with IBM PCs and compatibles. The RS232C

Section 6. Interface Specificationswill go “low” (or an X-Off is sent) indicating the printer can no longer receive data. This condition is called “B

APPENDICES APPENDIX A: OptionalAccessoriesPCMCIA Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Expanded Flash

Section 6. Interface Specifications Cable IEEE1284 Parallel, 10 ft.(3 m)or less Signal Level High = +2.4V to +5.0VLow = 0V to -0.4VDATA STREAMS<

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsRS232C SERIAL INTERFACE The High Speed Serial Interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed in the

Section 6. Interface Specifications RS232C Interface Signals PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL DEFINITION 1 Reference FG (Frame Ground) 2 To Host TD (Trans

Section 6. Interface Specifications(DTR) are the important signals on the printer for this method of flow control. The host must be capable of suppor

Section 6. Interface Specifications LOCAL AREA NETWORK(LAN) OPTIONAL INTERFACEA Local Area Network (LAN) interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that

Section 6. Interface Specifications(20 hexadecimal) for theIDnumber,six“zero”characters(30 hexadecimal) intheRemainingLabels bytes andthe 16byteJobNa

Section 6. Interface Specifications Status Byte Definition, Bi-Com ProtocolASCII HEX DEFINITION OFF-LINE 0 30 No Errors 1 31 Ribbon Near En

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsSTATUS RESPONSE The second method of determining printer status is to interrograte the printer with specific comma

Section 6. Interface Specifications BYTE NUMBER HEX VALUE DESCRIPTION9 00 Print DensityLevel 101 02 03 04 10 00 01 02 11 00

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsCounter Status (SOH + ME)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an ASCII ME causes the pr

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Section 6. Interface Specifications Head Status (SOH + HC) Upon Receipt ofan SOH (hexadecimal01)followedimmediatelyby an ASCII HC causes the printer

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsForm Overlay Status (SOH + FO)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an ASCII FO causes t

Section 6. Interface Specifications Font Configuration (SOH + FG)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an ASCII FG causes t

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsInterface Status (SOH + IG)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an ASCII IG causes the

Section 6. Interface Specifications EXT CONNECTOR The EXT connector on the rear panel of the “Se” printers is intended for use with the external prin

Section 6. Interface SpecificationsVcc= +5V Pin 13330 ohm, 1/4WPin 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 or 10Signal Out STANDARD OPERATION Start of Print Cycle End of Print

Section 6. Interface Specifications REPEAT PRINT Start of Print Cycle End of Print CyclePrint StartInput +5V 0VPrint RepeatInput Print End Type 1 +

SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section has been devisedtohelp youifyouareunableto produce outputonthe“Se” Series printers. Use this section to make su

Section 7. Troubleshooting5. Whenyou send the printjobtotheprinter,anditdoesnot respond, do you get an error message on your PC that says “Device F

Sect ion 7. Troubleshooti ngcharacters. See the beginning of Section 5: Programming Reference for details on writingaprograminBASIC.If you’re not pro