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MB20xi A6.book Page ii Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM © Copyright 2005. 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 is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice. SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. assumes no responsibilities for any errors that may appear.
MB20xi A6.book Page iii Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Safety Precautions As a preventive measure to ensure safe usage of this machine so as to safeguard against damage to yourself, other people or property, there are many display diagrams used in this instruction manual and on this machine. The displays and their meanings are illustrated in the following pages. Please take time to read and understand the content.
MB20xi A6.book Page iv Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Safety Precautions Explanation of hazard symbols The triangle sign means ‘Be careful’. The content within the triangle illustrates specific hazards. In this case, the sign on the left means ‘beware of electric shock’. Example The circular sign means ‘prohibited’. The content within the circle illustrates a specific prohibition. In this case the sign on the left means ‘disassembly prohibited’. Example The black circular sign means ‘must do’.
MB20xi A6.book Page v Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Warning Warnings Liquids Do not place any liquids or small metallic objects near the printer. Should any of these fall into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of fire or electric shocks. Foreign Matter Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable objects into the openings of the printer (such as outlets for cables).
MB20xi A6.book Page vi Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Warning Warnings Abnormal Conditions Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or strange odors increases the risk of fire or electric shocks. Immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to service the printer by yourself. Disassembly Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.
MB20xi A6.book Page vii Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Warning Warnings Power Supply Precautions • Use only the specified voltage and use only the specified battery charger. • Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack except for the specified type. Doing so can rupture the battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric shocks. • Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also, never place heavy objects on the power cord or heat or pull the power cord. Doing so may damage the cord.
MB20xi A6.book Page viii Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Cautions Location Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high humidity or dew. If dew forms inside the printer, immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until all moisture has dried up. Continued use creates the danger of electric shock or the printer damage. Power Do not use wet hands to operate the power switch, replace the battery pack or unplug the AC adapter or battery charger. Doing so increases the risk of electric shock.
MB20xi A6.book Page ix Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Warnings Replacing the Battery Pack • Use only specified replacement battery packs. • Make sure to install the pack in the correct direction to avoid the danger of injury or damage to surrounding areas. • To replace small-size rechargeable (Lithium ion) batteries, seal the old battery pack with tape and ask our sales representative or service center about disposal methods. Do not place the battery pack together with other batteries such as dry batteries.
MB20xi A6.book Page x Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Other Precautions Avoid placement in extreme temperatures Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or at outside the -15°C to 50°C temperature range. When the printer is being transported... The normal vibration encountered during transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the printer or exposing it to extreme vibrations. Do not disassemble or modify the printer The printer has high-precision components inside requiring fine adjustments.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................. iii Explanation of hazard symbols .......................... iv Warnings ............................................................ v Cautions ............................................................. viii Replacing the Battery Pack ............................... ix Other Precautions .............................................. x Introduction ......................
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Interface Specifications ....................... 4-1 Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 5-1 Cleaning the Print Head ..................................... 5-1 Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller................... 5-2 Troubleshooting .................................... 6-1 Basic Specifications and Optional Accessories......................................................... 7-1 Basic Specifications............................................
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Introduction INTRODUCTION 1 This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic features and operation of the MB200/201i barcode printer in a short time.
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Introduction Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication Compliance Statement This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio interference regulations of your country or region.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup SETUP 2 Unpacking the printer If any component shown here is missing, contact your nearest dealer or service center. Notes: The printer is shipped with an integrated belt holder. Cushioning material may vary for different regions. An external battery charger is available separately but is a standard item in the Starter kit.
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MB20xi A6.book Page 5 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Charging the battery pack with a charger If your printer comes with the optional battery charger, you can use it to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect the charger to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights red. 2. Align the battery pack with its metal contacts facing front, and slide it forward into the charger. The CHARGE lamp lights red when charging starts.
MB20xi A6.book Page 6 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Notes: • If the POWER lamp does not light when you turn on the power, check the power cord connection. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light at the start of charging, make sure the battery pack is firmly mounted into the charger. Poor mounting of the battery pack may result in faulty charging. • When the fully charged battery pack is placed into the battery charger, the CHARGE lamp turns on and then off.
MB20xi A6.book Page 7 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Charging the battery pack with the printer If your printer comes with the optional AC adapter, the printer can be used to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack and connect the AC adapter’s DC output terminal to it. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp on the adapter lights green.
MB20xi A6.book Page 8 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Using the battery pack Turn the printer off before removing or replacing the battery. Insertion 1. Unlatch the battery compartment cover. 2. Align the battery pack so that its metal terminals are facing forward. Insert the battery pack while pressing and holding the gray hook. Close the battery cover. Removal Push aside the gray hook in the compartment. The battery pack is released upwards.
MB20xi A6.book Page 9 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Using the battery pack (cont’d) Notes Remove the battery pack only when the STATUS LED is OFF. When the printer is turned off, the STATUS LED goes off. Do not remove the battery while the STATUS LED is on. Otherwise, the information stored in the printer may not be updated.
MB20xi A6.book Page 10 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Using the optional AC Adapter for power If your printer comes with the optional AC adapter, the printer can be operated on AC power instead of the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack and connect the AC adapter’s DC output terminal to it. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp on the adapter lights green.
MB20xi A6.book Page 11 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Using the optional AC Adapter for power Notes (cont’d) A battery pack is unnecessary when an AC adapter is used. If a battery pack and an AC adapter are being used at the same time, the printer will attempt to charge the battery pack (if it is not already fully charged).
MB20xi A6.book Page 12 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Installing the label roll The method of installing label media varies with your choice of the two possible print modes— ’continuous’ or ‘dispense’ mode. 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks. Now push the dark gray Cover Open/Close lever downwards to release the cover. 2. Place the label roll into the printer.
MB20xi A6.book Page 13 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial till the label guides press loosely against label roll. Turn the label roll lightly by the hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly. Otherwise paper may not be fed correctly during operation. Close the dial cover. * When replacing a label roll of the same width as that used previously, adjustment of the label guide is not necessary. 4.
MB20xi A6.book Page 14 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) For operating in the Dispense mode, the following label loading procedures apply. 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks. Now push the dark gray Cover Open/Close lever downwards to release the cover. 2. Peel the first label on the top of the label. This step is unnecessary when a nonseparate label is used.
MB20xi A6.book Page 15 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Insert the label roll into the printer. Make sure the first label emerges from the bottom (not top) of the roll. Ensure that the first label emerges from the bottom (not top) of the roll. 4. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial till the label guides press loosely against label roll. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly.
MB20xi A6.book Page 16 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Setup Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Close the cover after confirming that the leading edge of the label is outside the printer by at least 10mm. * When using nonseparate labels, press the FEED button to feed a piece of label and pull the label upward to cut it along the perforation. If the label becomes jammed, retry the label setting procedure. 4. Push the dispenser unit forward so that it covers the red platen roller.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 3 After setting up the printer and label roll in Section 2, you can now operate the printer properly. Turning the printer ON Press and hold the POWER button. When the STATUS LED lights green, release the button Turning the printer OFF Press and hold the POWER button again. When the STATUS LED goes off, release the button.
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Performing a Test Print Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Set the printer DIP switch for Test Print mode as shown on pages 4-2/4-3. 2. Press the POWER button while pressing and holding down the FEED button. The printer enters the test mode. Press the FEED button again to do a test print. 3. Verify the following using the output of the test printing.
MB20xi A6.book Page 3 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printing via the RS-232C Interface Use the following procedure to print by connecting to a computer or a handy terminal through an RS-232C cable option. 1. Locate the RS-232C interface port cover and lift it up to expose the port. 2. Plug one end of the RS232C cable firmly into the port. Make sure that the arrow mark on the connector of the RS- 232C cable matches with the arrow mark by the side of the printer’s port. 3.
MB20xi A6.book Page 4 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printing via the IrDA Interface Use the following procedure to print through IrDA interface. 1. Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of the computer or handy terminal. Adjust the printer position so that the center of its IrDA filter projects a 30° conical area which contains the IrDA transceiver of the computer or handy terminal. IrDA communication is limited to a 15 to 20 cm range.
MB20xi A6.book Page 5 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printing via the Wireless LAN Interface To print using the Wireless LAN MB200/201i, you need to have a properly configured wireless LAN set up. The next step is to configure the MB200/201i to share the same network settings in order to establish communication. 1) Check the DIP Switches: The printer’s DIP switches are factory set for WLAN operation. Check that Dip switch 1 is OFF and Dip switch 2 is ON.
MB20xi A6.book Page 6 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printing via the Bluetooth Interface To print using the Bluetooth-enabled version of MB200/201i, you need to have a bluetooth-enabled computing device. Two more steps are required. 1) Check the DIP Switches: The printer’s DIP switches are factory set for bluetooth operation. Check that Dip switch 1 is OFF and Dip switch 2 is ON. This is the main setting for Bluetooth operation.
MB20xi A6.book Page 7 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Optional LCD screen The Wireless LAN version of the printer is factoryfitted with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The screen can display the following information: Dispense Mode Manual/Auto status Test Print mode Battery strength Two-line text display MANU T Signal strength ONLINE QTY:0000 Battery strength: Three-segment indicator. When all segments are lit, voltage level is greater than 8.0 V.
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MB20xi A6.book Page 9 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printing Procedure After the proper setup and basic configuration procedures, you are ready to print to the MB200/201i. 1. Make sure the host computer is ready to transmit data, and ensure that the STATUS LED is lit. (Press the PRINT button to take the printer ONLINE). 2. Start the print job from the computer.
MB20xi A6.book Page 10 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Adjusting printing for Non-separate labels When printing on a continuous label roll (nonseparate), if you tear off a label at the wrong place, proceed as follows. 1. Interrupt printing on the computer, or by pressing the PRINT key in the ONLINE state to take the printer OFFLINE. (STATUS LED goes off). 2. Press the FEED button to feed a label.
MB20xi A6.book Page 11 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Choosing the Label Dispensing mode You can choose to dispense labels in Continuous Mode and Dispense Mode. In either mode, test printing and online printing are available. You can select Dispense mode for non-separate labels by using the printer setting tool.
MB20xi A6.book Page 12 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Configuring Dispense mode Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual Print, as described below. Type Operation Auto Print Prints one label after receiving data and waits for peeling. After peeling a label, automatically prints next label. Manual Print (this is the default setting) Prints one label after receiving data and enters offline state. Pressing the PRINT key allows next label to be printed.
MB20xi A6.book Page 13 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Other Printer Modes Available printer modes include Normal, Test Print, Head Check Setting and Online Command Setting mode.
MB20xi A6.book Page 14 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Test Print Mode Enter Test Print mode as shown, by using the FEED and POWER buttons.
MB20xi A6.book Page 15 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Head Check Setting Mode Head checking can be applied to one of two areas: the normal print area and the barcode print area. To specify the area subjected to a head check, follow the settings in the table below: Setting Head Check Area (cover must be left open) H.Check setting DSW-1 DSW-2 DSW-3 DSW-4 Other keys Normal Print Area OFF ON OFF ON hold down PRINT button Disable H.
MB20xi A6.book Page 16 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Printer modes (cont’d) Online Command Compatibility Mode The printer can be set for compatibility with SBPL commands or with the older MB200 commands.
MB20xi A6.book Page 17 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration Offset Configuration via Programming The following offset adjustments for the MB200/201i printer are usually unnecessary. Almost all adjustments are electrical in nature due to the printer’s advanced self aligning and balancing design features. However, if you need to perform the adjustments, they can be sent as commands to the printer.
MB20xi A6.book Page 18 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Operation and Configuration POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Pitch Offset Use the programming command. Takes effect instantly; the value is cleared once the power is turned off. Dispense Offset Use the programming command. Takes effect instantly; the value is cleared once the power is turned off. Tear-Off Offset Use the programming command. Takes effect instantly; the value is cleared once the power is turned off.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Interface Specifications INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 4 Through a combination of DIP switch settings and turning the printer ON with certain buttons held down, you can enable or disable special functions/features.
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MB20xi A6.book Page 4 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Interface Specifications 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.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5 By cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly, you will prolong its durability and reliability, and also reduce the inconvenience of unnecessary malfunctions. Perform the following procedures regularly after turning the printer OFF and removing the battery pack. Cleaning the Print Head Slide the Cover Open/ Close lever to release the cover.
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. Slide the Cover Open/ Close lever to release the cover. If the lever is not accessible, first slide the dispenser unit away by lifting the top edge where the arrow marks are located. (see Step 1 of “Installing the label roll” on page 12). Wipe off any dirt using a cloth (soaked) in alcohol.
MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING 6 When you experience any problems operating the printer, refer to the following tables. What to do in case of... Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged printing 1. Print head is dirty 2. Roller is dirty 1. Clean the print head 2. Clean the platen and dispense roller (See Section 5: “Cleaning and Maintenance”) Vertical streaking in printouts 1. Print head is dirty 2. Print head is faulty 1. Clean the print head 2.
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Troubleshooting STATUS (LED) Mode Description Cause Remedy Light (Red) All modes Low battery Battery charge level is low.
MB20xi A6.book Page 3 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Troubleshooting WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES (OR USE A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE PRINTER OR THE HOST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
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MB20xi A6.book Page 1 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Basic Specifications Attribute Description Printing system Direct Thermal printing system Head density 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) Maximum print area 48 mm (width) x 160 mm (pitch) Print speed Dimensions MB200i: MB201i: 103 mm/s max. (The speed varies depending on print duty and environment of use.
MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Paper thickness 0.064 ~ 0.190 mm (use only SATOcertified paper). Shape of paper Roll paper: Wound with surface out Maximum diameter: 57.5 mm Label size (Liner sheet and eye mark pitch) Width: 25.4 to 55 mm (28.4 to 57.5 mm) Pitch: 13 to 160 mm (16 to 163 mm) Media Roll Size MB200i: 67 mm (2.63”) outer diameter MB201i: 58 mm (2.28”) outer diameter 19 mm inner diameter (core) 7.
MB20xi A6.book Page 3 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Interfaces • RS-232C • Photo coupling • Bluetooth • Wireless LAN Attribute Mini DIN IrDA communication (Complies with IrDA standard Ver. 1.2. Communication range: 15 to 20 cm max.) IrOBex/BHT protocol/Ir Comm Bluetooth Specification Ver. 1.1 Class 2 Wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.
MB20xi A6.book Page 4 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, INTERLEAVED2of5, POSTNET, RSS-14. However, barcode shall be used with the following. Parallel barcode: Thin bar width of 2 dots or more Serial barcode: Thin bar width of 3 dots or more Two-dimensional code Any one of PDF417 (ver 2.4), QR code (ver 8.1 including micro QR), Data matrix code (ECC200) ver 2.0, MAXI code ver 3.
MB20xi A6.book Page 5 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Waterproof feature Rainproof type (JIS protection class 3), Shoulder rainproof cover (option) installed. * Removed when communication cable is connected.
MB20xi A6.book Page 6 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories measure to prevent interference (e.g., installing partitions). MB200/200i Radio Frequency characteristics 2.4FH1 Freq band used 2.4 GHz Modulation system Frequency Hopped Spread Spectrum system 10 mm max.
MB20xi A6.book Page 7 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The MB200/201i direct thermal printer is supported by a wide range of accessories to increase its flexibility. Battery Items Spare battery pack—having a spare pack reduces interruption during extended periods of printer operation. AC Adapter—allows the printer to be operated via an AC outlet, and to charge a battery pack loaded inside the printer.
MB20xi A6.book Page 8 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Portability enhancements Belt Hook—allows users to attach or detach the printer for the waist belt easily. Single-slot Battery Charger— use this to charge a battery pack without using the printer connected to an AC outlet. Installation: Pass your belt through the belt holder. Insert the belt hook into the belt holder until it clicks into place.
MB20xi A6.book Page 9 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Portability enhancements Shoulder Belt—allows users to hang the printer from the shoulder. Installation: Pass the shoulder belt through the belt hole of the printer from the outside in. Pass one end of the shoulder belt through the buckle and adjust the length. If the shoulder belt is poorly secured the printer to may fall off.
MB20xi A6.book Page 10 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (cont’d) Portability enhancements Rainproof case—comes with a shoulder belt to protect the printer during wet weather. Installation: Pinch the Rainproof case with the belt clip of the printer. If the Rainproof case is not pinched with the belt clip correctly, the printer may fall off.
MB20xi A6.book Page 11 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (cont’d) Portability enhancements Waist case—a protective case that hangs from the waist for transporting the printer. Installation: Pinch the Waist case with the belt clip of the printer. If the Waist case is not pinched by the belt clip correctly, the printer may fall off.
MB20xi A6.book Page 12 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (cont’d) Connectivity options RS-232C cable—allows connection of the printer to a PC or handy terminal. Factory-installed options Wireless LAN Interface (with LCD)—allows printing via a WLAN network. The interface comes with an LCD on the front panel to display the status of wireless communication. Bluetooth Interface—allows printing via a Bluetooth connection.
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